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Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on February 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

wren bird

Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box for your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, Bewick's and other small wrens. I also have free instructions for … [Read more...]

How To Paint Shoes: Best Tips & Recommended Art Supplies

Published on January 10, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hand painted canvas shoes featuring popular sci fi characters.

Use these tips to hand-paint shoes made from canvas, leather, or vinyl. Weโ€™ve tested a range of art supplies and share our top picks for the best results. We also have tutorials on stone painting … [Read more...]

Naturally Crafty: Stuff to Make From and For the Garden

Published on December 29, 2020Last updated June 8, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creative projects made from natural materials including gift tags and holiday decor.

If you like your garden art on the wild side, Naturally Crafty may be for you. This new ebook features ideas for making stuff from and for your garden using branches, flowers, and other … [Read more...]

5 Science-based Companion Planting Tips for Growing Vegetables

Published on December 28, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Onion growing in garden and marigold flower.

Do carrots really love tomatoes? We've been hearing companion planting advice for years and at last the new book Plant Partners by Jessica Walliser looks at the research to understand which plant … [Read more...]

Growing Vegetables: Weekly Indoor & Outdoor Seed Sowing Plan (Ebook)

Published on December 21, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetable crops including summer squash and tomatoes growing in the garden.

Take the stress out of vegetable gardening with this weekly plan for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors from spring to fall. With some simple organization you can ensure your veggie garden is timed … [Read more...]

Meet Tanya of Lovely Greens (Isle of Man, UK)

Published on December 13, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tanya Anderson of Lovely Greens by her allotment garden at Isle of Man.

Whatโ€™s it like to live and garden on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom? Located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, hereโ€™s a look at gardening life with Tanya of Lovely … [Read more...]

39 Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs to Regrow from Scraps

Published on November 21, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Fruits and vegetables to grow from scraps

Want to regrow kitchen scraps? No-Waste Kitchen Gardening shows how to prep veggies, fruits, and herbs to regrow indoors or out. Itโ€™s recycling you can eat! For more food regrowing also see How to … [Read more...]

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