I did a roundup of the best watering cans. These are cute, affordable, and super functional. Best of all, your plants won't die and your house will look great.
Here's what you need to know about the ~magical~ ingredient that's popping up everywhere and how to make vegan and dairy-free recipes with it.
Here are some unusual plants for the middle to back of a New Vintage border. Just add them for their originality and fun. They are not very common and yet they are all reasonably robust so we can use them very effectively for variety and interest. Nectaroscordum are deciduous bulbous perennials with linear, garlic-scented leaves
Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect DIY project for both beginner and experienced crafters. You can create pots, containers, art... ok, we will just let these cool DIY hypertufa projects speak for themselves, ok?
Everything from intricate tables to rustic watering cans can be arranged to add decoration and style to you favourite home garden.
Bougatsa is a Greek pastry that ranks among the highest of any treats we've tried the world over. So next time you find yourself in Greece, try it!
Today, I’ll show you how to make just about anything you can imagine with hypertufa using inexpensive materials you can buy from your closest home center. I’ll also show you all of the many ways you can use this versatile material to achieve various different textures and finishes without much effort. What is Hypertufa? Tufa is […]
Water lily breeder Pieter van der Walt of Aqua Flora shows how you can make a water garden in a container complete with water lilies.
"I love beginnings. The start of something new gives us hope for what is possible. ... A garden is in a nearly constant state of beginning: turning the ear
Sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, the Lotus is the national flower of India. This hardy aquatic plant is native to southern Asia and Australia, but they can be grown in nearly any temperate climate under the right conditions. You can grow...
Many people have a dream of building their own water garden or backyard ponds around the home. Water garden and backyard ponds are a type of man-made water feature. They have been a home landscaping trend these years. Today we have collected a fun tour of ideas for water gardens and backyard ponds. Share! 1 […]
Niloufer Ichaporia King’s unforgettable, easy-fancy cake is this week’s Genius Recipe.
Digiplexis showcases the verdant, textured foliage of Digitalis purpurea and then marries...
Orchid leaves should be upright, stiff and bright green. If your orchid’s leaves are leathery and limp there is a watering problem.
With the right plants and planting technique, you can cut weeding and watering to almost nothing! Learn how to grow a low-maintenance gravel garden here.
Many Hometalk members have recently posted about succulents, and Debra Lee Baldwin has a useful post on companion plants for them on her blog, Gardening Gone Wi…
This recipe was inspired by the geniuses at aquafaba.com be sure to check them out for more inspiration.
Let's get our hands wet (just a little) with these hands on science experiments exploring water absorption. This kitchen science project for kids of
The February “Blog Blizzard. continues!” Even though it is has been a mild winter here in the valley, I know many other parts of the country have had plenty of snow this month. So in solidarity with fellow flower lovers snowed in, we’ve “faux snowed” ourselves inside too in order to flood the blog with […]
Spoiler: It's soil-free.
Cattails are an extremely useful plant that can be found along streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes - virtually anywhere there is a water source. Did you know that almost every part of the cattail plant
This Vietnamese noodle salad is made with vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables! It’s tossed with a delicious tangy and savory Vietnamese dressing and can be served cold!
A vegan ingredient that mimics some of the properties of egg whites and egg yolks took the world by storm two years ago, and is still growing in popularity today.
Lately I've been trying to learn some authentic korean food recipes to remember my heritage. Today, I'm sharing my mom's 김치 / kimchi recipe.
Korean Soybean Sprouts Side Dish, 2 Ways (Spicy & Non-Spicy)
Electroculture gardening is all over the place right now, but we're about to dive a bit deeper into the science and how to try it out at home
Designed by Matthew Cunningham, this garden is an ode to Maine: colorful and tough, with perennials that stand up to all kinds of weather and varmints.
A few combinations from around our garden this weekend, all with a little pink...
This poached duck egg recipe includes both asparagus and a great dressing. In this Matthew Tomkinson recipe, ham and mustard dressing add extra gravitas to the dish
Elderflower cordial makes a delightful addition to drinks and desserts — like this Elderflower Lemon Cake we shared earlier this week. Though it can be store-bought, we think the muscat-flavored syrup is even better (not to mention less expensive!) when made at home from foraged blossoms. If you have elder trees in your area, keep an eye out for the flowers, which should be blooming between now and June.
Quince paste is a sweet candy made from the delicious apple-like quince fruit and complements the flavor of cheese, with which it is often served.
Learn how to grow and use the Wooly Lamb's Ear - it's really easy. It's also edible, and makes a very nice tea!
Concrete is a versatile building medium. Easy to work with and incredibly durable, you can use concrete in a variety of DIY projects, including home improvement. Two useful projects that you can do yourself will not tax your building skills. One is a new concrete patio, the other a concrete fountain.
Be it cuttings of charming flowers or propagating plants, you can use a vase for both! Here are some Indoor Plants You Can Grow In Vases!
A reflecting pool in a garden offers several advantages, both aesthetic and functional. The hidden benefits of building a reflecting pool
Start growing these wonderful decorative mandevilla plants in pots or outdoors that brings beauty to your home and garden.
July 06, 2015 If you admired the beautiful details of James David’s grand Rollingwood garden, which I had the privilege of visiting last spring, you may have wondered what a smaller, more economically built garden of his might look like. … Read More
When I go to speak to a potential client about a pond, i usually take a moment to look around and look for viewing angles. In other words, where will people be…
Herbs often have medicinal, relaxation, and culinary properties, and it is great if we can have them throughout the entire year in the home. In fact, we can! We will reveal a way to grow
Musical instruments make great garden planters. Most of them have an opening in them somewhere that a plant can fit. And when done, they are unique and different from the standard planter.
Some regions of the garden are for the remainder of the world to admire. The garden of Alice Platt can be loca
Will the real Parmesan cheese please stand up?
