Learn this simple technique for creating create cheap flower pots, by dressing up basic black plastic nursery containers. Sometimes I come up with ideas, actually many times, after the fact. I bought my sister and good friend some Thunbergia plants aka Black Eyed Susan Vines for their birthday. I did not take the time to purchase […]
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5 Ways to Care for Plants While on Vacation
Learn a few tips and ideas on how to care for plants while on vacation, so you can relax and enjoy your trip. It’s Tuesdays in the Garden, and this month we are talking about summer gardening. Most people like to travel at least some time during the growing season if not several times. Often […]
Eco Printing- A Fun Way to Create Beautiful Fabric with Nature
Learn how to create a beautiful custom design on silk, or cotton fabric, with this amazing eco printing technique. This is a fabulous nature craft that will bring out the designer in you. The result is gorgeous. The time to create this fabric spans over two days, however, it’s easy enough to make with the […]
Hardy Succulents – Easy to Grow Sempervivum, aka Hens & Chicks
Learn more about hardy succulents. Old fashioned hens and chicks just may be the perfect succulent for your next project. Hardy Succulents – Growing Hens and Chicks If you live anywhere north of the deep south, you may have noticed that your succulents don’t make it through the winter. You can try to bring them […]
Missing Bee Mystery – The Buzz on Vanishing Bees
Find out more about the honey bee crisis. There are several things the average homeowner can do to support all types of bees and other pollinators. Have you heard about the missing bees? It seems that honey bees in the United States and Europe have been dying at an alarming rate. A condition called “colony […]
20+ Ways to Use Lavender in the Home
Learn more than 20 lavender uses for your home, including recipes from the kitchen, crafts for the home, and several pampering bath and body DIYs. Lavender is possibly the most versatile and useful herb on the planet. The scent of this easy to grow herb is known to have a calming effect on the mind, […]
Outdoor Wooden Plant Stand You Can Make This Weekend
This outdoor wooden plant stand is easy to make from a wooden tabletop and dowels. It has been painted for protection so that it can be used outdoors during the summer months. This is the third plant stand I’ve made on the blog. This one was actually my husband’s idea, and he was a big […]
