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Create Seed Pod Bouquets for Winter Birds

Published on October 9, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seed pod bouquet created with a burlap ribbon.

Hereโ€™s a sweet way to dress up your garden for the winter: bundle up old flowering perennials with burlap ribbon and leave the seeds for the birds. You will nourish wildlife and, come spring, itโ€™s … [Read more...]

DIY Hummingbird Feeder with Mason Jars

Published on June 25, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird landing on mason jar feeder.

Make a DIY hummingbird feeder with small mason jars. Theyโ€™re easy to assemble, simple to clean, and hummingbirds approve. The recipe for how to make sugar water for hummingbirds is … [Read more...]

How to Make Water Bottle Bird Feeders

Published on June 17, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

A bird feeder made from a plastic water bottle.

These DIY bird feeders made from plastic water bottles and attract birds like goldfinches, juncos, and finches. Itโ€™s a fun, low-cost project for kids or adults. Also see, DIY bird and … [Read more...]

How To Make Tipsy Pots

Published on June 10, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tipsy pots planted with pansies.

Tipsy pots, or topsy turvy planters, are stacked flowerpots that look ready to fallโ€”but donโ€™t! Theyโ€™re a fun and easy garden project to try. This is part of a series featuring creative garden … [Read more...]

How to Make Garden Treasure Jars

Published on June 10, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden treasure jars made with glass gems.

Turn old jars into garden treasure jars by covering them in glass gems from the dollar store. They sparkle in the sun and, with votive lights inside, add a warm glow to the evening garden. You can … [Read more...]

How to Make a Fairy Garden in an Old Suitcase

Published on June 3, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creating a fairy garden in a vintage suitcase.

These step-by-step instructions show how to create a container fairy garden. Choose one of the suggested themes and create your own little portable world. Want to use real plants? This guide … [Read more...]

7 DIY Garden Art Flower Tutorials

Published on May 23, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

DIY garden art flowers.

These thrifty DIY tutorials share a variety of ways to create garden art flowers to decorate your outdoor space. Each project uses repurposed items from around the house and offers a one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]

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