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29 Rusty Metal Garden Junk Art Ideas

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

Rusty garden art orb.

If you love rusty garden junk, this gallery of old metal garden art is for you. From old tools made into creatures to orbs and old bed frames, just about any old metal pieces can have a new life in … [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...]

How to Make Junk Art Owls (Easy Tutorial)

Published on May 17, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art owl made from kitchen supplies.

Make your own garden junk sculptures including owls, cats, and robots, using cheese graters and other repurposed items. If you love a good rusty patina, also see these rusty garden art ideas. … [Read more...]

Canadian Garden Plant & Seed Sources (By Province)

Published on May 6, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Scenes from the garden.

A directory of seed, bulb, and plant sources in Canada including catalogs and online shops. Listings are sorted by Province. I also have a directory of seed and plant sources in the … [Read more...]

How to Find Your Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone

Published on May 5, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hardiness zone map of Canada.

Your plant hardiness zone is an important piece of information to guide your garden decisions. Here in Canada we have a wide range of garden zones with variations in each province. Have a look at the … [Read more...]

The Best Fade-Proof Marking Pen for Plant Tags

Published on May 3, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Different types of marking pens for plant tags.

Looking for the best marker for outdoor plant tags? I tested several to find one that stands up to sun, rain, and snow without fading year-round throughout the seasons. If you want to reduce … [Read more...]

Surprising Urban Food Gardens in the 1800s

Published on April 30, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flower boxes in front of a Victorian home.

We hear so much about urban farms and growing vegetables in any size space but would it surprise you to know Charles Barnard was touting the value of front yard veggie growing back in the 1880s? Yup! … [Read more...]

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