Back in 2013, I built some raised beds for my blueberry bushes and decided to try an experiment with surface treatments to see if I could find a non-toxic option that would still protect the wood from the elements. (See…
Quest for Non-Toxic Garden Paint: 1-year Update
So last year I put in four new blueberry plants in raised beds and figured it would be an ideal way to test out a few different non-toxic wood-protection products. It was suggested that I give an update after a…
Fruit Tree Diversion
A switch to gardening for a bit. I finally bit the bullet and ordered some fruit trees. Choosing was a bit complicated. First, the water table on our property is pretty high, so it’s not really ideal for fruit trees.…
Quest for the Holy Grail: Non-Toxic Garden Paint
A brief diversion from bees today. I’ve been planning out some new raised beds for vegetables and have been searching for the best wood preservative that won’t leach toxic nastiness into the soil. A little context: Pressure-treated wood today no…