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Tasha Tudor’s Garden & Life (Rare Video Included)

Published on September 6, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tasha Tudor in her garden.

A brief look at the creative life and garden of Tasha Tudor, her books and crafts, and how she inspired generations of gardeners, artists, and makers. If you want your own Tudor-inspired cottage … [Read more...]

Fabric Dyeing 101: Create Beautiful Cotton Fabrics with MX Dyes

Published on July 18, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Rainbow colors in dye cups.

Create colorful cotton fabrics at home with MX dyes. This ebook shows how to dye fabric for quilting, sewing, or even a small hand-dyed fabric business. Also see How to Dye Fabric Naturally … [Read more...]

What I’m Reading: Gardening, Nature, & Life Stories

Published on April 26, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden and Nature book covers.

If you’re looking for gardening and nature books that explore how the outdoors shapes our lives (and vice versa), this is a growing list of titles I’m reading, enjoying, and recommending, covering … [Read more...]

DIY Succulent Wall Planter (Living Picture Frame Art)

Published on January 17, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Framed succulent garden art project.

Transform a picture frame into a succulent wall planter with these step-by-step instructions. Make living garden art with your favorite Sempervivums. This tutorial is from the book, Gardening on a … [Read more...]

How to Grow a Sweet Pea Arch

Published on January 17, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sweet pea arch in garden.

Make a sweet pea arch using these step-by-step DIY instructions. Use willow rods to create a beautiful, scented floral archway for your garden. This project is from the book, Gardening on a … [Read more...]

How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Container Garden

Published on November 15, 2023Last updated September 3, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Creating a pollinator garden in a repurposed trashcan.

Create a pollinator garden in a container using a repurposed trashcan and native flowering plants. No matter the size or location, there are ways to beautify your space and support the local … [Read more...]

The Problem with Jerry Baker’s Famous Garden Tips

Published on January 6, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Strange garden tips involving coca cola, baseball bats, dish detergent, aspirin, and cooking oil.

Does hitting a tree help stimulate growth? Should you shampoo your lawn? These are just a few of the questionable tips shared over the years by popular TV personality and garden book author Jerry … [Read more...]

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