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10 Common Garden Worries That Aren’t Worth Your Time

Published on August 21, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage with images of backyard garden including flower beds, birdhouse, compost bin, apples, and tomatoes.

Garden myths cause needless stress. Discover 10 common garden worries you can ignore and where to focus instead for a healthier, more productive garden. From supposed calcium problems to the … [Read more...]

7 Fall & Winter Garden Projects to Brighten the Cold Months

Published on August 19, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage of images from a winter garden including a garden art teacup and bird with snow.

Make the most of fall and winter with these outdoor garden projects for cold climates. Some have time crunches, while others add winter beauty or prep for a successful spring. If you need more fall … [Read more...]

Fall Tasks For Your Best Ever Spring Garden

Published on August 9, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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Spring beauty starts in fall. See what you can do now to give your garden a jump-start for the season ahead. Also be sure to get the free, printable Fall Gardening Checklist for more ways … [Read more...]

This to That→ 10 Creative Secondhand Projects

Published on August 6, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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Turn everyday items into something useful or decorative with these secondhand DIY ideas. Repurpose what you own for a one-of-a-kind home and garden. If you're not sure where to start, check your … [Read more...]

2025 Fall Hummingbird Migration (Canada & United States)

Published on August 1, 2025Last updated September 1, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fall hummingbird migration map for the United States and Canada.

The fall hummingbird migration south from parts of Canada and the United States begins as temperatures start to cool. When it starts depends on their summer location and how far they have to travel. … [Read more...]

August Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

Published on August 1, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Backyard garden in full bloom in August

August is our time to savor summer—harvesting, crafting, and soaking it in—while also preparing the garden for fall vegetables and planting for the year ahead. If you'd like an overview by season, … [Read more...]

Fabric Dyeing 101: Create Beautiful Cotton Fabrics with MX Dyes

Published on July 18, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Rainbow colors in dye cups.

Create colorful cotton fabrics at home with MX dyes. This ebook shows how to dye fabric for quilting, sewing, or even a small hand-dyed fabric business. Also see How to Dye Fabric Naturally … [Read more...]

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