Green-thumbed friends gather among vegetable beds for a laid-back meal in a Phippsburg potting shed.
Strawberries growing in gutters - I love this idea! Plus it is easy enough to do yourself. Strawberries are actually perennials that will come back year
DIY arbor for the garden. How to build an arch that is simple yet beautiful. This is in the back of my yard and the archway has a trellis for
I have a gate which is the perfect backing for a pitter’ Bench and a pallet &some wood. Can I make my own without having any previous skills? This is perfect to catch the mess while potting! This picture shows the fence as the back.
I love my garden; I really do. Sadly though, the feeling isn't always reciprocated. And I readily admit that sometimes my London garden just doesn’t love m
These simple tips in this post will show you how to make a pallet herb garden with what you have on hand. Perfect way to recycle and upcycle.
The event takes place next month in a charming woodland setting near Sheffield, and is aimed at designers and makers, with demonstrations in skills such as…
About a year ago I was a firm believer in a no-till garden and no-dig gardening. But then I had an interesting experience this year that changed my mind.
Is your lemongrass plant looking a bit unwieldy like Cousin It? This tropical perennial herb will grow as big as you let it, continuing to multiply and put out new stalks as the older ones die back. And it can get messy quickly! Learn how to give your lemongrass a haircut with my step-by-step prunin
I'm back in my sons room this week and I'm tackling his windows with a DIY Corrugated Metal Awning! I have been wanting something unique for his windows that would fit the style of his
This is a project I thought I’d never get to the end of. It’s not like I haven’t made lots of picket fences or gates before. But this project was a stinker. I say that because I was replacing a whopper-jawed chain link fence. You can see how it leans and nothing lines up. The ... Read More about finally, finally finished
One evening this week, I opened up my back door to let my dogs outside and I was hit with an incredibly wonderful aroma. Soft, sweet, and intoxicating, little white flowers bloomed by the hundreds …
5 minute garden bed with NO tools! #gardenbeds #gardenbed #gardeninginspiration. Garden Haven · Original audio
Well, this was too fascinating not to share with you. Theft is a problem everywhere–and that includes cemeteries. So, when American flags are put out at the graves of veterans–in a massive effort by Green-Wood volunteers, we put 4,000 out for Memorial Day 2011 to honor our Civil War veterans–one must pause, take a deep ... Read more
The Old Well, Houghton Lodge Now nearly a week ago in Paradise - but it is high summer here, the garden calls me away for much attention and only now am I getting to the keyboard to post few words...
With a pattern in striking Nordic colours on a white background, the matt non-woven wallpaper transports you to a secluded part of a beautiful garden. The design by Swedish designer Linnea Andersson fills the room with the dynamism of a modern floral Scandinavian wallpaper. The pattern has a subtle canvas look
Unfortunately, i didn't get the step by step pictures of this project but I think you can kind of make it out. Since these pictures, I had to take my little Urb…
Not everyone loves cats, so here is a list of the some of the best cat repellent plants you can grow in your garden to keep our furry feline friends at bay. They may not keep them out, but some plants are actively disliked by cats, and may deter some of them from coming in and damaging your garden or the wildlife in your yard.
We have a pretty long growing season here in South Carolina, but I wanted to be able to get a jumpstart on lettuce, broccoli, spinach and other early vegetables…
Cayenne for pain management is scientifically proven to work! The good news is you don’t have to buy the over-the-counter version because you can make your own very easily. Here’s how and why this cayenne salve works for pain relief. Learn how to make this simple recipe so you can experi
Probably my most requested thing on Instagram stories is to share the details of my backyard garden. Today’s the day I share it all, from plants selected to the garden edging used, to the colour of the painted fence. Photography Mark Zeidler
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Simple Exterior Handrail (for Less Than $100): I recently found myself in need of a new handrail on the steps coming down from my back porch. While the project had the novelty (at least for me) of requiring cement anchors...overall the project seemed pretty straight-forward so I decide to take …
This Pavlova has become my favorite desserts to make lately for a variety of reasons: First of all, Pavlova! Chewy, crunchy meringue on the outside that fades into a cloud of pillow soft marshmallow throughout the inside all topped with rose-infused whipped cream, tangy sweet roasted strawberry sauce, and fresh Spring strawberries? You can’t go...Read More »
Summer is finally here and I am so excited to spend some time outside making family memories. My latest Pinterest obsession has been fun and unique ideas for outdoor kid’s play areas! John Woodford loves to be outside as much as possible and I can’t wait to put some of these ideas together! I can’t
Why do we throw so much out when we just need to tap into our creative thinking and we can make some bespoke items for the garden? I really enjoy upcycling, recycling and reusing in my garden.
