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29 Etsy Finds for a Brilliant Garden Season

Published on May 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Favorite garden items from Etsy shops.

I scoured Etsy shops to find items that can make your garden more beautiful or easier to tend—or both. I've also included some shopping tips to help decide what's right for you. Want more? The … [Read more...]

18 Sweet Ways to Memorialize Beloved Pets

Published on January 30, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Products from Etsy shops for memorializing a beloved pet.

If you’ve ever loved a pet, you know how the funny, dear, and silly memories linger long after they’re gone. These ideas offer creative ways to honor them at home or in the garden. If you have a … [Read more...]

60 Garden Sign Ideas—Funny, Sweet, & Practical

Published on February 3, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of funny garden signs.

A great garden sign can set the mood for the entire garden. Have a look at these ideas and find the right one for your space. They're funny, salty, sentimental, and tell-it-like-it-is. Want the … [Read more...]

15 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Green Friends

Published on November 6, 2019Last updated August 28, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sustainable gift ideas from Etsy.

What do you give a friend who leans toward minimalism and sustainability? Nothing. Or, practical, long-lasting useful items made with sustainability in mind. I’ve come up with a list of ideas for that … [Read more...]

14 Crafty Ways to Forget It’s Winter

Published on October 29, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Craft ideas from Etsy

Winter is craft season in our home. With fewer outdoor tasks on the to-do list, there is more time to indulge in creative indoor projects. Start with a beginner kit (below) and happily distract … [Read more...]

10 Winter Hibernation Tips for Gardeners

Published on October 22, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Creative indoor activity ideas for winter hibernation including rooting plant cuttings.

For those of us who love gardening, there are two basic seasons: when we’re out there digging in the dirt and when we’re not. Winter may be inevitable but it doesn’t have to douse our gardening souls. … [Read more...]

28 Charming Recycled Garden Junk Ideas

Published on April 8, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden junk art

Love garden junk? These creations provide great recycled art ideas for your garden or home. They are all from Etsy shops, so you can buy what you love or make your own. I also have DIY … [Read more...]

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