gardening

DIY CREATIVE GARDEN MARKERS

In a garden, the plants, vegetables, and flowers usually steal the show. Why not add some art to those natural features? These creative garden markers are both fun and functional – and they are easy to make! Garden markers can be as simple as painted rocks. Crafts by Amanda used patio paint (craft paint designed …

Maximize Your Small Garden Space

Garden season is in full swing at last!  I always admire a large lush garden, but the reality is that time and space often don’t allow for that.   In fact, compact gardens can be just as enjoyable as sprawling beds of flowers, shrubs, and vegetables, while having the benefit of being easier to maintain.  All …

Plant Your Own Herb Garden

I love spring. I have a vegetable and herb garden and tending it makes me happy, all spring and all summer long. You don’t need a plot of land to have an herb garden – you can have one inside your home or in small spaces outside. Here are some ideas for how to have …

Weekend Project: Make Your Garden Pop

Spring is in the air, which means sun, a blooming garden and a lot of outside time (hello, vitamin D)! But if you’re a busy family like us, you only have a day – maybe two- to execute an outdoor project. This week’s project is all about the garden and how to make it pop …

DIY Herb Container Garden

I’ve been longing for a garden for quite some time now.  There’s nothing like eating fresh from the garden, especially in the summer time!  Alas, our yard isn’t conducive to creating a vegetable or herb garden.  But we do have a sunny back deck just off our kitchen, so I decided a container garden was …

Weekend Project: Succulent Dish Gardening

Noticed lately all the impossibly gorgeous pics of succulents and cactus gardens and terrariums popping up in DIY blogs and home décor magazines? I certainly did and was intrigued by the idea of a DIY “gardening” project that called for little to no gardening skills or knowledge. Sure, you can find ready-made ones at your …

Beautiful Spring Gardens in 3 Easy Steps

Spring is officially here! That means it’s time to rediscover your garden and put those green-fingers to good use. Don’t know where to start? Try these 3 easy steps to a beautiful spring garden. 1.    Expert knowledge at your finger tips If you’re new to the joys of gardening and eager to learn, or …