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How To Make a Stone Birdhouse

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

Decorative stone birdhouses and a bluebird.

Make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden with these step-by-step instructions. With the right adhesive, it can last outdoors for years. To make nesting boxes suitable for wild birds, see … [Read more...]

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

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

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

Turn pinecones into delightful pinecone animals with this tutorial. Instructions show how to create fun and festive penguin, owl, and mouse ornaments. 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 โ™› 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 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

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

While butterflies rely on water from puddles and ponds, a simple waterer like this can also help. Made from a repurposed grapevine wreath, it's pretty yet cheap and easy to create. Not sure which … [Read more...]

How to Build a Staircase Plant Stand (Beginner Project)

Published on August 3, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› 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. Made from ready-made stringers from a home improvement … [Read more...]

How to Make Decorative Garden Art Balls

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

Homemade garden art balls with glass gems.

Create decorative garden balls with these step-by-step instructions. Use a bowling ball or other orb and flat marbles to create dazzling yard art. If you'd like some design ideas, I have a gallery … [Read more...]

Creating Beautiful Fabrics with Natural Dyes from Plants

Published on June 22, 2020Last updated January 18, 2022 โ™› 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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