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Spotted: Bicycle Wheel Trellis
May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This bike wheel trellis is not only an ingenious recycling project, but also a great way to grow peas. I just happened to be walking by it and knew that I had to share the project here.
Mason Jar Garden Twine Dispenser
May 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
How wonderful that gardening supplies have entered the hip world of West Elm Market, Willams-Sonoma and Anthropologie (via their sister garden & home shop, Terrain). The range of tools and accessories surely inspires new gardeners to set up a little green in their outdoor spaces and gives more seasoned green-thumbs some new ideas.
How to Build a Woven Bamboo Trellis
April 26, 2013 by 4 Comments
When the sun starts shining those seedlings will soon be reaching up to meet it. Some plants have nice strong stalks to hold them up but others need our help. Peas, beans, and other vining vegetables need some sort of trellis to support their growth towards the sky. This project shows you how to easily build a bamboo trellis with only one material. Yep, you guessed it…bamboo!
Apron in a Jar for Mother’s Day
April 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
I often think that the way a gift is wrapped can be as thoughtful as the gift itself. Combine this with my absolute love of canning jars and you have endless possibilities.
This project for the My Own Ideas blog shows you how to make a Apron in a Jar for that special mom in your life. [Read more...]
Chalkboard Paint Projects to Get Kids Outside
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Please welcome guest blogger and author, Stacy Tornio, who will be sharing some chalkboard paint projects you can do outside with kids. Stacy is the co-author of the new book, The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things To Do In Nature Before You Grow Up. Enter to win a copy of her book as well as some CLIF Bars on her website: Destination Nature.
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Anytime we can get kids outside is a good thing, right? We think so! Whether they’re gardening, playing games or exploring the backyard, we want kids to put down the electronics and spend more time in the great outdoors. One way to do this is by encouraging kids to take arts and crafts outside! And this is where chalkboard paint can be a lot of fun.
Stevie recently had a great project on making chalkboard flower pots. To add to that, we wanted to give you a few more ideas for using chalkboard paint outside with kids. Remember that the rain could wash the chalk off, but don’t worry. You can decorate your items again and again! Here are 5 ideas!
- Make chalkboard stepping stones. You can use the bottom (saucer) of flower pots for this. Just paint, sink it into the ground and write a message. (The sinking in the ground part is important so the saucer doesn’t break if you do step on it.) [Read more...]
I’m So Canadian, Eh?
April 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
I’m elated to be featured today on hodge:podge for being So Canadian, Eh?! You will find many fabulous style makers who have shared their thoughts in the So Canadian, Eh? series. I’m humbled to be in their company.
I like to keep Garden Therapy all about the crafty-gardeny-foodie goodness and limit how much I say about myself. But if you were ever curious as to what makes the woman behind the garden tick, head on over and have a read.
While you are there, check out the uber cool DIY projects from Barbara, hodge:podge creator and style maker extraordinaire. You may just end up tackling a few projects inside the house after you see what she can do with fabric and furniture!
Fairy Garden Round Up
March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last week the we shared these adorable Easter Basket Fairy Gardens from Beverly Turner one of the co-authors of Fairy Gardening: Creating Your Own Magical Miniature Garden and I learned that people just love these little gardens! PS: if you want to win a copy of Fairy Gardening, we are giving a second one away here.
From this post on Hometalk, I’ve seen that there are a lot of fairy garden fans out there. So I did a little snooping around and created this round up of the different fairy gardens that have been shared on Hometalk. (PPS: If you haven’t been to Hometalk yet, you will be delighted to find professionals, bloggers, homeowners and renters who share information, questions, and more in an online community. It’s like having an army of advice right there at your fingertips, and it’s a fun place to show off your hard work around the home and garden.) [Read more...]
Easter Egg Bath Bombs
March 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
Making bath bombs can be a really fun project and save a few bucks but like many things it is an art that develops over time. I have made my fair share of them. I have soaked my troubles away and enjoyed giving them as gifts.
Make Compost Tea With This DIY Home Brewer
March 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Please welcome guest blogger for the day and author of the new book, The Mini Farming Guide to Composting: Self-Sufficiency from Your Kitchen to Your Backyard, Brett L. Markham. Brett is the author of the popular Mini Farming books, including Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre, Maximizing Your Mini Farm, and the handbooks The Mini Farming Guide to Vegetable Gardening and The Mini Farming Guide to Fermenting.
Before writing The Mini Farming Guide to Composting, Brett asked his readers which topic he should focus on next, and composting topped their wish list. Using the same straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions and the photos of his own plot that gained the following for his earlier books, he now turns his green thumbs to this important, yet overlooked aspect of growing plants. Today he shares with us instructions on how to make a compost tea brewer at home!
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