Garden Diary 2010 Episode #008: How to Make a Milk Jug Greenhouse

This video is Short and to the point. I don’t even give you any commentary. I just show you how to do it. It is simple and can help you start those plants early. Take a look.

Garden Diary 2010 Episode #007: How to Build a Mini Greenhouse Pt2

Now that I have the plastic, I need something to attach it to. in this video, I build a fram for the greenhouse and attach the platic to it.

Garden Diary 2010 Episode #006: How to Build a Mini Greenhouse Pt1

It is February 1st and I wanted to plant my seed for the new year. It is still too cold. So I spent a little time building a Mini Greenhouse. This video is the first part of that process. I wanted to make all the parts from used or recycled items. I cut the plastic from empty soda bottles.

The President had a Beer with Citizens on the Lawn of the Whitehouse… A Beer Summit… How Cool is That?!

I couldn’t believe it when I heard that the president was trying to settle a major conflict between Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley on the lawn of his presidential home; a conflict that should never have been major. It is awesome. I have never heard of a president going out of his way to settle the problems of the citizens personally. Usually it is done through legislation or the court system or something other than getting personally involved.

This is one of the things that I really like about President Obama. He gets in there and spends time with the people he leads. The other big thing is he drinks in public. He has a beer socially. I can’t remember any other president ever doing that. Right after he was elected, he was observed going to a basketball game and drinking a beer. He is real. He is American. I just have to say I am impressed.

What do you think?

How to Build A Birdhouse; You Should Make One Before You Die.

Why should you build a birdhouse?

It is a great problem solving exercise. You first have to find the scrap wood to buold the birdhouse. Then you have to figure out what kind of bird you want to live in that birdhouse, find out how much space that bird needs to live, ho big of a hole the bird needs to get in and out of the birdhouse and how high you are going to have to mount it to make sure a bird actually nests in it. All of that doesn’t include trying to figure out how to build it with the tools you already own.

Birds are good for your yard. They till up the ground looking for food. They rid your yard of pesky insects. They are fun to look at and talk about.

We are killing their natural habitat. We are constantly cutting down trees, taking away their homes. A birdhouse will keep them from nesting in your house.

Its relaxing. There is something zen like about building something with your hands. It brings you peace and gives you an escape from all the other stresses in your life… At least for a little while.

What birds can you build a birdhouse for?

Wrens – There are about 80 species of wrens. Their scientific name is Troglodyte which means Cave Dwellers. They derive this name because wrens are known to get their food from dark caves.

Blue Jays – Found in North America, is a bright blue color with a pronounced crest on the head, a crown of feathers, which may be raised or lowered according to the bird’s mood.

Cardinals – Their diet consists of seed. That are a beautiful red color and have a crest on their head that stands up when they are showing their mood.

Robins – Flock at night. Is one of the first birds to lay their eggs every year. Their diet includes grubs, catterpillars, fruits and berries. They have a re

Swallows & Martins – a group of birds who are known for their habit of aerial feeding.

There are many other birds that you can build a birdhouse for. All you have to do is find out what birds live in your area and build your birdhouse to fit those birds.

Where do I find specifications about birdhouse sizes?

Building Nest Structures – This one has the best information. 53 Pages Worth of Information to be Exact.

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Here is a video i found on youtube. I actually want to build this birdhouse. I will document my progress as I build it for you to watch. Until then, enjoy this how-to video.

How do I build a birdhouse? I will be explaining the following as I go about building my own birdhouse. Make sure you come back to see my progress.

Find birdhouse plans

Find your materials

Find your tools

Assymble the birdhouse

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