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Monty Don on Gardening & Well-Being

Published on September 8, 2017Last updated January 23, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Assortment of perennials flowering in the garden.

Why do we garden? What is the real value of it? How can it help mental health and well-being? And what are the secrets to the best gardens? These ideas come from a presentation by Monty Don, host of … [Read more...]

How to Grow Foxgloves (Digitalis)

Published on September 6, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Foxgloves in bloom.

Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) are biennials with tall, tubular flower spikes that bees love and a long-time favorite in cottage-style gardens. For more ideas, see Flowering Perennials for a … [Read more...]

40 Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style Garden

Published on September 1, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hollyhocks in a cottage style garden.

What are the best plants for a cottage-style garden? Iโ€™m sharing my picks! Join in as I feature favorite plants from my wild-looking, flowering perennial garden. With bee … [Read more...]

How to Grow Evening Primrose (Oenothera) and Possible Problems

Published on August 30, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Evening primrose blooming in the garden.

There are numerous species in the evening primrose genus (Oenothera). Some go by the common name "evening primrose" while others are known as "sundrops." Each can add a beautiful burst of color to the … [Read more...]

How to Make Giant Garden Art Alliums

Published on August 9, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade garden art allium flowers.

This step-by-step tutorial shares how to make giant garden art alliumsโ€”a beautiful, repurposed, decorative flower project for your outdoor space. You can also make giant coneflowers … [Read more...]

How to Make Rubber Boot Dogs

Published on August 7, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Dog sculpture made from rubber boots.

This recycled project shares tips for creating garden art dogs from repurposed rubber boots or wellies. It is inspired by UK artist David Kemp and his garden dogs made from old miner's boots. For … [Read more...]

How to Make Giant Garden Art Coneflowers (DIY Tutorial)

Published on August 2, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Giant homemade garden art coneflower.

Create a giant, garden art coneflower (Echinacea) for your backyard using repurposed kitchen pans, paints, and glass gems with these step-by-step instructions. This is one of many DIY garden art … [Read more...]

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