Pretty peonies are the quintessential romance flower. They come by their popularity as a wedding flower and Instagram-worthy showpiece because of their truly breathtaking form and sweet fragrance. This everything guide to peonies covers the history and symbolism of peonies, the different cultivars, ... Read More about Perfect Peonies: How to Grow, Harvest, and Show Off Garden Peonies
A Beautiful Way to Catch Runoff: How to Build a Dry Stream
There are plenty of great ways to incorporate water into the garden, whether with natural streams and brooks or (wo)man-made ponds and fountains. But what about a design that implies the idea of water, but doesn't require any maintenance? A dry stream is a landscaping design that looks like a ... Read More about A Beautiful Way to Catch Runoff: How to Build a Dry Stream
Protect Your Lips with an All-Natural Sunscreen Lip Balm Recipe
Before you head out in the sun, do you cover your skin with sunscreen? What about your lips? Applying sunscreen meant for your skin directly to your lips doesn't taste very good. Plus it dries out your lips and dulls the shine. Instead, try this homemade sunscreen lip balm. It will protect your ... Read More about Protect Your Lips with an All-Natural Sunscreen Lip Balm Recipe
Make a Beaded Suncatcher Mobile (and Protect Wild Birds)
Whether you want to catch the golden rays of the sun or just want to add a little dazzle to your window, a beaded suncatcher is a fun and easy project you can complete in an afternoon. I have a window in the back of my living room that was a persistent danger to my feathered friends. Birds ... Read More about Make a Beaded Suncatcher Mobile (and Protect Wild Birds)
Wildflower Soap (Cold Process Recipe)
This wildflower soap reminds me of walking through meadow flowers. It’s natural and vibrant, while being nourishing and good for the earth. This is a soap that you spend the time to create and enjoy the journey along the way, not one that you rush through for holiday gifts. For the tutorial ... Read More about Wildflower Soap (Cold Process Recipe)