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20 Spring Bulbs For Pollinators

Published on September 8, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Early spring flowering bulb in garden.

When it comes to helping pollinators in spring, not all flowering bulbs provide the nectar bees and other insects need. Find out which early spring flowers provide nourishment for emerging … [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...]

40 Shrubs and Vines to Root from Hardwood Cuttings (Tutorial)

Published on September 3, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Preparing hardwood plant cuttings for propagation by dipping the ends in rooting hormone.

Starting new plants from hardwood cuttings is a slow but reliable way to grow free plants from many deciduous shrubs and vines. This step-by-step tutorial includes a plant list so you can propagate … [Read more...]

Get Creative With These Botanical Embroidery Designs

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Botanical embroidery designs.

Looking for plant-inspired embroidery designs? The new book Plant Lady Embroidery features 300 botanical embroidery motifs and designs for beginners. Have a look at the sample designs below … [Read more...]

Make Mini Fridge Magnets (Beginner Wood Burn Craft)

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pyrography fridge magnets.

These decorative magnets from The Wood Burn Book by Rachel Strauss make an excellent beginner craft for learning pyrography. With small wood slices, a wood burning tool, and gel pens, you can create … [Read more...]

Paint a Daisy (Beginner Tutorial Using Acrylics)

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Painting a daisy on a small canvas.

This simple tutorial for painting a daisy is from the book Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 More Small Paintings by Mark Daniel Nelson. With a basic paint kit, brushes and a small canvas you master … [Read more...]

Paint a Lemon (Beginner Tutorial Using Acrylics)

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hand painting a picture of a lemon.

This simple tutorial for painting a lemon is from the book Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 More Small Paintings by Mark Daniel Nelson. Get your paints and brushes and follow along as we … [Read more...]

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