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14 Essential Garden Art-Making Tools & Supplies

Published on August 3, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for making garden art.

Making garden art is a lot easier when you have the essential tools and supplies on hand. Have a look at my favorites and how they are used for creating a variety of creative and useful … [Read more...]

Create a Wildlife-Friendly Fence with Old Branches & Trimmings

Published on July 27, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

DIY tree branch crib.

Hang onto old tree branches and shrub cuttings and create a dead hedge or hedgerow. It’s both a low-cost privacy barrier plus habitat and nourishment for countless creatures. There are more ideas … [Read more...]

How to Hide a Pond Waterfall Spillway Box

Published on July 18, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Waterfall spillway and garden pond.

Want to hide your waterfall box? One frugal option is to use leftover floor tiles. The larger 24-inch ones work nicely and are often available at thrift shops where surplus building materials are … [Read more...]

14 Delightful Early Summer Flowering Perennials

Published on June 25, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flowers that bloom in early summer.

If you want perennial flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, here are some favorites. If your goal is continuous blooms throughout the growing seasons, also see this printable list of … [Read more...]

Life as a Gardener in Hawai‘i

Published on June 4, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Kris is the creator of Attainable Sustainable and gardens in Hawai'i

What’s it like to garden in Hawai’i? Here’s a look at life as a gardener in Ahualoa, Hawai’i (United States) with Kris of the homesteading blog, Attainable Sustainable. I have also … [Read more...]

How to Make Needle-Felted Animals

Published on May 21, 2018Last updated October 21, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Felted toy dogs.

If you enjoy crafting with natural materials, creating needle-felted animals may be your new favorite hobby. This selection from the book, Sweet & Simple Needle-Felted Animals by Sachiko … [Read more...]

6 Organizing Tips to Take the Stress Out of Gardening

Published on May 18, 2018Last updated October 11, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tools neatly organized along inside of shed door.

Keeping organized as a gardener can be daunting as we plan, plant and sow, maintain the garden, and track our progress. Use these tips to get things in order and make your garden life as enjoyable and … [Read more...]

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