DIYQueen & Rune
Rune
I’ve been revisiting the lost technique of dry stone walling used by ancient shepherds; could we try to replicate it on a small garden wall? It might be a neat mix of history and craft.
DIYQueen
Oh yes, a dry‑stone wall sounds like a perfect mix of history and a bit of garden drama—just think of all those old shepherds! First, grab a mix of fieldstones in a few different sizes, and let me tell you, sorting them is half the fun, the other half the work. Lay a good base of large stones and then stack the smaller ones to fill the gaps—no mortar, just good compaction. Keep the wall low enough that you can still reach the tools, but tall enough to impress your neighbors. I’ll need a picket fence or some temporary support while I make sure the stones stay where they belong. And hey, once it’s done, we can paint a little flag on the last stone to celebrate the “ancient” craft revival. Ready to start the adventure?
Rune
Sounds like a quiet, tactile journey into the past, and I’ve heard that the old shepherds were quite precise with their stone placement. Just remember to let the wall settle a little after each layer; the earth’s subtle shifts can be just as revealing as the stones themselves. I’ll bring the fieldstones and a few old references—ready when you are.