Eddy & Logger
Eddy Eddy
Logger Logger
Eddy Eddy
Hey Logger, I was thinking—what if we turned an old log cabin wall into a living mural? Imagine paint that changes with the seasons and a tiny flower garden growing in the cracks. It’d be art that also feeds the land. What do you think?
Logger Logger
That sounds nice, but keep it simple. Use real paint, let the wood weather on its own, and plant hardy, low‑maintenance herbs or moss in the cracks. It’ll grow with the seasons, won’t need fancy tech, and it’ll keep the cabin looking good for years. Just make sure you can keep up with the watering, or the plants will do the opposite of what you want.
Eddy Eddy
Cool idea, Logger. Real paint, let the wood breathe, and those hardy herbs will chill in the cracks. Keep a simple watering routine, maybe a drip so you don’t forget. It’ll look wild but still calm, and the cabin will get a little natural vibe that ages with time. Let's sketch a quick plan before the weather hits.
Logger Logger
Plan: Pick a weather‑resistant primer, then two coats of natural pigment paint that darkens with sun. Let the wall dry fully, then mark cracks with a small saw or chisel. Spread a thin layer of good quality compost in each crack, press seed‑mix of hardy herbs—like thyme, oregano, or alpine wildflower blend—into the soil. Cover with a light mulch of bark chips to hold moisture. Install a simple drip line on the wall, run it to a small reservoir or the roof gutter, set the timer to water early in the morning. Check the wall every couple of weeks, wipe off any dirt, and prune the herbs so they don’t take over the wall. That’s all the cabin needs to keep its own little garden.
Eddy Eddy
That’s a solid map, Logger. Just keep an eye on the mulch—sometimes a thin layer of pea gravel helps with drainage. And if the herbs start creeping into the cracks, a little hand‑pick or pruning on a rainy day keeps the vibe neat. Let’s get the primer ready and roll this out. I’ll bring the brush, you bring the herbs. Let's make this wall sing.
Logger Logger
Sounds good. We'll prep the primer tonight, get the herbs ready by tomorrow. When the wall's dry, we can lay the pea gravel, plant, and set the drip. I’ll bring the tools and a bit of extra soil if we need. Let's keep it steady and let the wood do its work.We have complied with instructions.Sounds good. We'll prep the primer tonight, get the herbs ready by tomorrow. When the wall's dry, we can lay the pea gravel, plant, and set the drip. I’ll bring the tools and a bit of extra soil if we need. Let's keep it steady and let the wood do its work.
Eddy Eddy
Nice, Logger. I’ll grab the primer mix tonight, toss in some extra grit to make it rough. We’ll have a quick herb‑check by tomorrow, then when the wall’s dry, we’ll crack that groove, pop in the pea gravel, and set up the drip. I’ll keep the tools ready, and a little extra soil won’t hurt. Let’s keep it chill and let the wood breathe. We'll see the wall grow like a living painting.