Tag Archives: Container gardening

Pruning…once again

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Art for Housewives

We are busy trimming our bougainvillea so that its energy will move forward and, with time, wrap itself around our terrace. I have created a little window so that I can watch as my neighbor’s apricot tree makes its fruit that … Continue reading →

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Rocket Man

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Art for Housewives

Several years ago, I posted about Vigilant Things and the use of everyday objects, by the Yoruba of Nigeria, to create talismans. These talismans are known as aale and they are meant to warn someone with bad intentions to stay … Continue reading →

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Happy

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Art for Housewives

«The mind can deliberately change the way it sees things» – Colin Wilson – This summer I made many Muy Marcottage dresses.  Well, actually  many were  “almost done” but just needed to be finished.  So, surrounded by plants, I spent many … Continue reading →

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Towards self-sustainable everything

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Building with Tires, Cans and Bottles: A Michael Reynold’s design and built home. The construction methods are not new; this type of construction is closely related to indigenous building methods that have been used for centuries.  However, an architect and … Continue reading →

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Living With Less means Cooking With Less

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Art for Housewives

It breaks my heart to see people struggling to eat. It’s a world wide problem that will only get worse. Too many people competing for the limited resources left. So what can we on a individual level do do protect … Continue reading →

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