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20 Creative Ways to Use Burlap at Home & Garden

Published on September 29, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Burlap-lined planter with ferns.

Burlap (hessian or jute) is a versatile, natural fabric for home and garden use. Try it for crafts, decor, plant protection, planters, and even growing potatoes. If you're looking for a wonderful … [Read more...]

20 Flower Bulbs to Plant in Fall for Spring & Summer Blooms

Published on September 27, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Spring-flowering bulbs planted in fall.

This handy list of bulbs to plant in fall is organized by bloom times. Pick selections that flower in late winter, spring, and summer for continuous blooms. If you are new to this, see how to … [Read more...]

16 Garden Vegetables That Sweeten with Frost

Published on September 11, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Root vegetables that sweeten after exposure to frost conditions.

Have you noticed carrots, kale, or broccoli taste better after a frost? That's because some cool-tolerant veggies convert their starches into sugars as temperatures drop. Discover how this natural … [Read more...]

7 Fruits & Veggies to Regrow: Kitchen Propagation Handbook

Published on August 21, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Kitchen Propagation Handbook cover

Want to grow houseplants from kitchen scraps? Learn how to grow avocado, mango, orange, lemon, lime, ginger, pineapple, tomato and more using seeds and cuttings. Itโ€™s an excellent way to get … [Read more...]

How to Make a Worm Tower (In-Ground Composter)

Published on August 8, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creating a worm tower with a bucket buried in the ground.

Turn kitchen scraps into fertilizer with a DIY worm tower made from a buried bucket. Add compost-friendly food waste and paperโ€”worms do the rest. Here's how. If you are interested in other ways to … [Read more...]

19 Glass Gem Craft Ideas For Your Home & Garden

Published on August 7, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden balls and decorative frog created with glass gems.

There are so many craft ideas using flat glass marbles from dollar stores and craft shops. Also known as glass gems crafts, there are all sorts of colorful projects to make for your home and garden. … [Read more...]

How to Catch Japanese Beetles (Invasive Pest Tip)

Published on July 31, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Japanese bugs eating plant foliage.

While we canโ€™t eliminate Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) entirely, these tips can help reduce their numbers. Fewer beetles mean less damage to our garden plants. If weeds are winning in your … [Read more...]

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