In the country, nearly everything can be re-purposed. Organic matter can go into the compost pile, if not fed to some critter in the barn. Items that can burn, usually go into some type of incino…

Art Knapp nurseries are well known across British Columbia as the place to go for high quality plants, shrubs, soils and fertilizers, as well as expert advice for everything garden related. Also known for an eclectic collection of departments, from the largest selection of specialty hot sauces you’ll find anywhere, to a huge stock of garden trains and accessories, Department 56 collectibles, delicate soaps sourced from Italy and France, imported British candies, craft sodas, one of a kind…

Last week at the end of replacing a leaky toilet tank for a friend I found myself with two entire toilets and a tank. The first step in my reuse project was to dismantle them. After I'd taken the tanks off and removed the spud and fill valve and handle I cleaned everything with Bar Keepers Friend. Then I Googled up reuse ideas for unwanted toilets. Does nobody take them apart but me?! All the ideas were for entire, assembled toilets! Freakin' petunias in the bowl and the tank, just sitting…

Toilet planter w/ gnome~~The ReStore can help you do this! We've got the toilets: the rest is up to you.

We have our gardens FILLED with random things that can be made into planters. I think it adds tons of fun and whimsy – everywhere you look,...

October 22, 2012 Each week in October, which is Support Your Independent Nursery Month, I am featuring one of my favorite Austin-area nurseries here at Digging. To make things even more interesting, I’m also hosting a giveaway every week—one from … Read More

Pink toilet repurposed as a planter in my garden