A Trash Can Compost Bin
Do you compost? Â Or, have you wanted to try composting? A couple of weeks ago, I went on a ‘edible
DIY Grapevine Balls for Nesting Birds
Nesting birds use a variety of materials to create the perfect place to lay their eggs. You can help attract...
Got Large Pots? Use Plastic Containers to Fill Extra Space
Do you like to grow ornamental plants in large pots? Â I do. Â Especially brightly-colored pots that add color to the
Mini Message Vases for Valentine’s Day
After my wearable vases project from earlier this week, I had a bunch of little brown bottles left over and
Slinky DIY Bird Feeder for Peanuts
A few years ago, a new style of feeder started appearing in wild bird supply stores and catalogs. It’s basically
DIY Plant Watering Bottles
Are you ever faced with going away for a few days only to return to dried out, thirsty plants? Â Or
Popcorn Cranberry DIY Bird Feeder Wreath
This DIY bird feeder wreath idea is simple and classic – a different twist on the once so popular popcorn and cranberry
Berry Wreath Garland Homemade Bird Feeder
Fall and winter seem to be wreath season. Although they can be hung any time of year, wreaths are certainly
An Old, Rusty Watering Can Finds New Purpose
I like old things. So, when I spotted an old, galvanized watering can at an antique shop – I knew
DIY Drip-Water Plants Using Milk Jugs
Many areas of the United States are suffering from extreme drought and your garden may also be showing signs of
Make a DIY Garlic Spray to Keep Bugs Away
Learn how to make an organic DIY garlic spray that will deter and eliminate damaging garden insects.
Fourth of July: Tin Can Patriotic Planters
Make this easy and inexpensive Fourth of July outdoor decoration
Tips for Growing Birdhouse Gourds
Learn gardening tips for growing birdhouse gourds that are perfect homes for your cavity nesting birds, such as swallows and...
Recycled Backyard: Tire Gardens
Got some old tires on hand? Building a tire garden is easy!
Create an Instant Indoor Garden Using Carrot Tops
Next time you are chopping carrots for soup or making carrot sticks, don't throw out the tops. Plant them instead...
Transform a Fountain Into a Garden Planter
Do you have fountain or other water feature that you no longer use? Transform it into a planter, filled with...
DIY Hanging Birdbath
As I promised in an earlier post, here’s my version of a hanging birdbath. Supplies… Terracotta saucer (8.5″ diameter) All-purpose
Build a rustic orchard bee house
With all the talk about the threat to our honey bees, it is easy to forget that there are many