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Garden project instructions and ideas for items including trellis, greenhouses, raised beds, flower planters, privacy walls, and more.

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How To Make a Stone Birdhouse

Published on December 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Decorative stone birdhouses and a bluebird.

Use these step-by-step instructions to make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden. With the right adhesive these little houses can last outdoors for years to come. To make nesting boxes … [Read more...]

How to Make Pinecone Animals (Penguin, Owl, & Mouse)

Published on November 18, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Crafts created with pinecones including penguin, owl, and mouse.

Learn how to make pinecone animals including a penguin, owl, and mouse. They are fun as ornaments and as natural play toys for school age children. If you enjoy working with natural materials, … [Read more...]

How to Build a Simple Garden Art Ladder

Published on September 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Large blue ladders in flower garden.

Use these instructions to build a simple painter's style ladder to use as decor in your garden. Made from 1x3 lumber, you can get the cuts done at the home improvement store and make it in an … [Read more...]

How to Make a Butterfly Water Feeder

Published on August 11, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade butterfly feeder hanging from a tree branch in the garden.

This simple DIY water feeder is made from an old grapevine wreath, a pie plate, and stones. It's an additional way to ensure butterflies and other pollinators have fresh water available in the garden. … [Read more...]

How to Build a Simple Staircase Plant Stand

Published on August 3, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Wooden staircase stand used to hold potted plants.

This staircase plant stand is inexpensive, easy-to-build, provides a lot of vertical growing space, and works both in the home and garden. For more easy building projects also see 32 DIY Wood … [Read more...]

How to Make Decorative Garden Art Balls

Published on July 8, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade garden art balls with glass gems.

Want to make garden balls? These step-by-step instructions show everything you need to create decorative garden balls. Use a bowling ball or other orb, add some marbles, and design your own outdoor … [Read more...]

How to Dye Fabric Using Plants From Your Garden

Published on June 22, 2020Last updated January 18, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Samples of plant-dyed fabrics.

Many of the plants we grow like lavender, nettles, goldenrod, and elderberries can be used as natural dyes for fabrics like cotton, linen plus wool and silk. Use this starter guide to begin creating … [Read more...]

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