I consider myself very lucky to live where I do, in the Pacific Northwest. The temperate weather and varied landscape makes it the perfect place to grow a garden and gives a ton of options as to the type of garden that can thrive here. From traditional Japanese gardens to drought-tolerant dry ... Read More about The Many Garden Design Aesthetics of the Pacific Northwest
Mason Jar Candle Wedding Favors
Handmade wedding favors are a really fun thing to make as a group with family and friends. Crafting up something simple to give to the guests can be a lovely bonding activity for bridesmaids, family, or anyone else who is helping with the planning of a wedding or other large event. You will have a ... Read More about Mason Jar Candle Wedding Favors
Botanical Perfume Recipe: Blend Your Own Custom Scent
Roller bottles are popular in aromatherapy as a way to apply an individual dose of herbal benefits for a variety of different moods and ailments. Roller bottles can also make beautiful perfume bottles. By replacing lab-created fragrances with naturally occurring essential oils you'll not only smell ... Read More about Botanical Perfume Recipe: Blend Your Own Custom Scent
How to Grow Trees in Containers (and the Best Ones to Choose)
Growing trees in containers is an easy way to add a variety of color, texture, and size to your outdoor garden or patio space, as well as an effective solution for small-space gardens that don’t have the room for full-sized trees. Plus, trees grown in pots can live in climates that would otherwise ... Read More about How to Grow Trees in Containers (and the Best Ones to Choose)
No Garden? No Problem! How to Grow Tomatoes Without a Garden
Don’t adjust your screen, you have read that correctly. Growing happy, healthy tomatoes is possible, even without an outdoor plot of land. There are plenty of ways to grow tomatoes without a garden, and one of these four methods is sure to suit your individual space and needs. Garden-fresh ... Read More about No Garden? No Problem! How to Grow Tomatoes Without a Garden