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10 Best Vegetables for Clay Soils

Published on May 25, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Cauliflower and potatoes in the garden.

Clay soil can be challenging, but some vegetables not only tolerate itโ€”they thrive in it. From broccoli to potatoes, your favorites might be on this list. Also see 50 Plants for Clay Soil | … [Read more...]

Make a Chickadee Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on May 13, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Chickadee perched on a branch.

Build a chickadee nesting box with these free plans. The hinged roof makes cleanup easy, so you can reuse the box year after year. I also have plans for making a wren nesting box and bluebird … [Read more...]

Welcome Beesโ€”But Don’t Forget These Other Pollinators

Published on May 12, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Lizard in the garden.

In recent years we have seen a greater awareness of the importance of pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. But what about all the other pollinators that form our ecosystems? Find out what … [Read more...]

Container Vegetable Gardening: A Planting Plan for Spring Through Fall

Published on March 29, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Growing vegetables in containers

Yes, you can grow a lot of veggies in containers using these succession planting plans to get continuous harvests from spring to fall. See what you can grow on your patio or balcony. Also … [Read more...]

Free Bluebird House Plans (Audubon Nesting Box Tutorial)

Published on March 29, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bluebird sitting on top of nesting box.

Build a bluebird house with this free tutorial. This Audubon design makes the nesting box easy to build, maintain, and predator-resistant. I also have free plans for a wren nesting … [Read more...]

Joyful Mending: Giving Loved Clothing a Second Life

Published on March 18, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Joyful Mending book cover and sweater for mending.

The new book Joyful Mending: Visible Repairs for the Perfectly Imperfect Things We Love by Noriko Misumi shows us practical and creative ways to give stained, torn, or moth-eaten garments a functional … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Hand-Paint Rocks for Your Garden

Published on February 11, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Rocks and stone hand painted to look like animals including owls and frogs.

Want to paint rocks for your garden? These fun ideas show the best paints and materials for turning stones into long-lasting outdoor garden art. Iโ€™ll show you everything you need to get started … [Read more...]

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