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Turn a Real Bed Frame Into a Flower Garden Bed

Published on July 20, 2015Last updated January 18, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bed frame in a flower garden.

Turn an old metal bed frame into a garden feature! This gardener repurposed a headboard and footboard to design a unique flower and vegetable bed. If you want regular garden beds, this has … [Read more...]

Golf Ball Crafts: Ladybugs, Bees, Frogs, & Birds

Published on March 2, 2014Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Cute little toys made from golf balls.

This recycled craft project uses old golf balls to create adorable garden bugs. Itโ€™s a project suitable for adults with some assistance from kids. Most of my projects use second-hand … [Read more...]

DIY Rustic Garden Sign With Rope Lettering

Published on December 10, 2013Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for creating a rustic garden sign.

Grab an old boardโ€”the more rustic, the betterโ€”and make yourself a thrifty, one-of-a-kind sign for your garden. This one has rope lettering for extra charm. For more, also see favorite garden … [Read more...]

DIY Earth-Wise Owls Recycled Craft Project

Published on October 17, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Making earth wise owls from corrugated cardboard.

This DIY owl craft project is made from recycled cardboard and a kitchen spoon. Use items from your recycle bin and create your own little owl family. You can also make owls and penguins … [Read more...]

12 Creative and Frugal DIY Garden Projects Under $20

Published on July 24, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Creative garden projects.

These 12 garden art projects can be made for under $20. Using recycled items, they are low-cost and most are ready in one afternoon. If you like projects like this, also see Creative Garden Art … [Read more...]

How to Make Tin Can Garden Art Robots

Published on July 12, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade garden art robots.

Turn empty food cans into sweet garden art robots and pets with these ideas. It's a favorite old-fashioned garden junk project. And why not make a rubber boot dog to go with it? Make a … [Read more...]

How To Make Garden Art Toadstools

Published on July 8, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade toadstool garden art and gnome.

Make some whimsical garden art toadstools using repurposed items from your kitchen. They make adorable shelters for garden gnomes. If you would like to make a tiny garden, see How to Create a … [Read more...]

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