Willow structures make very useful and attractive features in a garden. They can be used to edge beds, screen off or partition areas of the garden, or even be used as fencing. This short video demonstrates how to make a simple willow hurdle, step by step. View Resource »
Build a Bee House
A step-by-step guide for building a home for mason bees – a native Wisconsin pollinator! View Resource »
DIY PLANTABLE FELT GARDEN BOX
This plantable indoor “garden” made of felt and old brown t-shirt material is a fun way to get early learners talking about gardening even before the spring thaw. This blog shows how to create a felt garden of your own. If you are not handy with a sewing machine, plastic veggies will suffice in the easy-to-create “dirt.” View Resource »
Bucket Hydroponics
This step-by-step guide describes how to set up a simple, inexpensive hydroponics system using a 5-gallon bucket, old hanging plant basket and an air stone. The guide include detailed pictures and planting tips. Each bucket can grow one robust plant, such as a tomato or pepper. View Resource »
Hydroponics Salad Table
This simple hydroponics design was developed at the University of Minnesota and grows up to 24 plants at one time. Because this is a “passive” system, it does not require a pump, and can be used indoors or out. This resource includes building plans, tips on winter lighting, and tips from the systems pioneers. Cost for all materials is about $50, depending on lumber type. View Resource »
