Looking for a handmade gift for someone who loves nature? This gift guide for nature lovers is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast or gardener on your list, just in time for the holiday season! Best of all, these gift ideas…
We had an old cedar deck that was kind of falling apart. The railings had rotted out and the deck boards were starting to disintegrate. It was time for a DIY deck project! DIY deck project: Before We decided to…
Looking for a gift for someone who loves gardening? These gifts for organic gardeners include ideas for those who love gardening outdoors, on the patio, and even indoors. Best of all, they’re affordable and easy to order online or from…
Over the past 5 years, I’ve tested all sorts of potting soil in my organic garden, from generic brands to in-house nursery blends and even my own DIY mixes. After trying all the options out in my home garden, the…
Done well, heirloom tomatoes on toast can taste like candy. The best tomato toast I’ve ever had was when the tomatoes are still warm from the garden. It sounds weird, but trust me, tomatoes on toast are harvest season’s most…
The crisp fall air has finally arrived! That means one thing around here…it’s pumpkin season! We love to decorate our front porch with pumpkins but it’s nice to have some wee pumpkins indoors too. This white pumpkin centerpiece with mini…
It’s pumpkin season! Fall is full of pumpkin decor, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin spice everything. Fall is also a good time to plan next year’s garden, including which kinds of pumpkins you’d like to grow yourself. Here’s how to grow…
What types of soil are in your garden? If you’ve ever had your soil tested, read the ingredients on a potting soil bag, or tried to order bulk garden soil, chances are you’ve come across some of these terms for…
Organic gardening uses naturally derived, minimally processed supplies instead of synthetically produced chemicals and other potential environmental contaminants. Organic gardening treats garden soil as a thriving ecosystem to be nurtured, while conventional gardening views soil as an inert growing medium.…
Flower crowns are the perfect accessory for garden parties, music festivals, outdoor weddings, and even any old Saturday. Fortunately, they’re very easy to make yourself! Here are the instructions for how to make a flower crown with real flowers. Supplies…
Garden weddings are lovely celebrations. There is something so welcoming about a gathering in a garden. If you’re considering hosting a garden wedding but are not sure about renting out a venue, rest assured that you can definitely use your…
Is gardening your new hobby!? Start by learning why many gardeners choose organic gardening. Then move on to planning and planting a veggie garden and some culinary herbs. Then learn about potager gardens and permaculture, perennials, and fruit trees! Gardening…