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How to Make Super-Mini Bonsai

Published on January 13, 2020Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Miniature bonsai plants.

Love bonsai gardening? How about super-mini bonsai just a few inches tall? Itโ€™s the charm of bonsai crossed with a love of miniature gardens. In the new book, Miniature Bonsai: The Complete Guide … [Read more...]

How I Learned to Run at Middle Age

Published on December 31, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Woman jogging in woods.

Want to learn to run but don't know how to start? Follow along as I share my journey from zero to runner, and all of the challenges and victories along the way. And yes, whether you are 40 or 50 or … [Read more...]

Beginner Watercolor Painting with Painterly Days

Published on October 21, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Watercolor painting book.

If youโ€™ve wanted to learn watercolor painting, start here. These adult coloring books offer a stress-free way to explore how the paints work without the worries. If youโ€™d like to wear your art, … [Read more...]

7 Fruits & Veggies to Regrow: Kitchen Propagation Handbook

Published on August 21, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Kitchen Propagation Handbook cover

Want to grow houseplants from kitchen scraps? Learn how to grow avocado, mango, orange, lemon, lime, ginger, pineapple, tomato and more using seeds and cuttings. Itโ€™s an excellent way to get … [Read more...]

Surprising Urban Food Gardens in the 1800s

Published on April 30, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flower boxes in front of a Victorian home.

We hear so much about urban farms and growing vegetables in any size space but would it surprise you to know Charles Barnard was touting the value of front yard veggie growing back in the 1880s? Yup! … [Read more...]

The Art of Stone Painting (Bird Tutorial)

Published on April 26, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

The Art of Stone Painting book.

You can create stone painting art like these beautiful bird rocks with these instructions. Be sure to get the right materials for long-lasting designs on rocks and stones. This project is from … [Read more...]

How to Get Started with Straw Bale Gardening

Published on April 22, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Straw bale garden.

Straw bale gardening advocates say it is an excellent solution for many gardeners around the world providing an economical, flood-resistant way to grow veggies and other annuals right where you want … [Read more...]

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