The black soldier fly is a common and widespread fly. The larvae and adults are considered neither pests nor vectors. Instead, black soldier fly larvae play a similar role to that of redworms as essential decomposers in breaking down organic substrates and returning nutrients to the soil. In addition black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are an […]
We love recycling projects so much, because we are fascinated by the process of creating something new and beautiful from an old and seemingly useless object. The beauty lies in the fact that almost every old item can be recycled and the result depends only on us and our imagination. Instead of gathering more and […]
A worm tower goes directly in the garden and provides a habitat for your red wiggler composting worms. Feed them with your kitchen scraps and coffee grounds and they’ll convert these “waste” products into organic fertilizer for your garden. In this video you’ll learn how to make a simple DIY composting worm tower using 4 […]
If you want to make a really simple (and cheap) mini greenhouse for your garden, then here’s a really simple project that uses hula-hoops and a few other pieces of equipment. Here’s what you’ll need… 4 wooden planks 4 Hula-hoops A hose pipe 8 metal bars Shade cloth Conduit First you’ll need to create a […]
For many, the idea of building a Tiny House on wheels is a wonderful pipe dream, however young kiwi furniture maker Annelies Zwaan has turned that dream into reality by building her very own cottage-in-the-woods style Tiny Home. Despite having gained many skills working with timber as a furniture maker, the learning curve when it came […]
In this 3 part series you’ll learn how to make your own flow through worm composter, how to set it up correctly & finally how to harvest worm castings from it… How To Make A Flow Through Worm Composter… Make a flow-through worm composting bin using a 13-gallon kitchen trashcan, some scrap wood and string […]
Save rainwater and join any number of barrels together in an array to collect rain water for your garden or any other purpose you can think of. Rainwater harvesting saves you money by not paying high water bills. It’s free! I also explain what a “first flush” is and how they work. I then show […]
This cool little DIY woodworking project turns an old wooden industrial cable reel into a “stand or sit around” BBQ for grilling (referred to as a Braai in South Africa). A great way to entertain guests who can sit around the table socializing, while their meal is cooking in the middle… Step 1: Find an […]
Here’s how to build a trommel (rotary screen) for sifting compost or shredded leaves. The purpose of sifting is to separate coarse unfinished compost materials from the finished product or to separate out trash and debris from other organic materials before use in the garden. My city has trucks that go around sucking up all the […]
I built this hut in the bush using naturally occurring materials and primitive tools. The hut is 2m wide and 2m long, the side walls are 1m high and the ridge line (highest point) is 2m high giving a roof angle of 45 degrees. A bed was built inside and it takes up a little […]