Read about the history of Halloween and a few legendary mystical properties of plants to get you into the holiday spirit. Halloween Plant Lore We’ve all heard about Jack O’Lanterns carved out in scary patterns that are meant to ward off evil. This tradition is believed to have started in Ireland with the myth of […]
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Fern Printed Tea Towels – Great Gifts to Make at the Holidays
Fern printed tea towels make great gifts at the holidays and you can use this technique with just about any pretty foliage. More Tea Towel Projects: Tea Towel Apron, Family Recipe Tea Towel, Eco Printing I love using flour sack towels to wipe down the counters and dry pots and pans. They are very absorbent and really […]
Staghorn Fern Mounting – Creating Beautiful Living Wall Art
Staghorn fern mounting is an easy indoor gardening project. A wonderful way to create beautiful living art for your walls. More Indoor Gardening Projects: Kokedama String Garden, Succulent Birdcage Planter, and DIY Modern Indoor Plant Stand Have you ever seen a wall mounted staghorn fern? I’ve had this one for a couple of years in my […]
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi – A Beautiful and Easy Houseplant
Learn about Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi commonly known as Lavender Scallops, and how to care to for it as a houseplant. My daughter gave me this pretty Kalanchoe pronounced Kal-uhn-KOH-ee, and Haworthia succulent a while back. She is a huge succulent lover. In fact, she even wrote a nice post for me on successful tips and mistakes when […]
Fall Garden – Top Dos and Don’ts To Wrap Up the Season
Learn about several fall garden dos and don’ts as you wrap up the season and prepare for next year’s garden. It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and that means it’s time for Tuesdays In The Garden. This month’s theme is all about fall gardening. Don’t forget to stop by and see what this […]
Gardening Podcasts – A Fun Way to Learn While Working in the Garden
My favorite gardening podcasts. Listening to the experts is a great way to learn, and helps the time fly while you are tackling garden chores. If you are a podcast listener then maybe you’ve already discovered some of the great gardening shows out there. I really love listening to them as I work in the garden. […]
Herbal Infusions: How to Make Infused Oils and Vinegar
Learn how to make herbal infusions by combining oils and vinegar with herbs from your backyard. Use them in cooking, cosmetics, and more. Making your own infused oil and vinegar is a lot cheaper than buying them at the store. You can also infuse oil with herbs and use them to make healing salves, creams, […]
