Earth Day Tips – How to Celebrate Earth Day Happy Earth Day! Try a few of these Earth Day tips to celebrate the holiday this year. Here’s how to improve your home, office, yard, and commute. Pick a few of these ideas and share the tips with your friends and coworkers. Earth Day Tips: Connecting […]
Wreath Supplies: What You’ll Need for Wreath Making
Wreaths are easy to make when you’ve got the right wreath supplies! Here’s what you’ll need for wreath-making (in any season). Wreath Supplies Here’s the required supplies for most DIY wreaths: Wreath Supply List Wreath Form Florist Wire Paddle Main Bulk Decor Material, such as: Boxwood Branches Magnolia Leaves Eucalyptus Branches Burlap Accent Decor Materials […]
Concrete Dining Table – A DIY Round Dining Table for Outdoors (or Inside!)
Am I the only one dreaming of patio furniture that’s WAY outside the budget!? Last summer we remodelled the patio of our heritage home. This summer we’re tackling the new sundeck at my folks’ newly-renovated mid-century modern rancher. After realizing that the round dining table my mom wanted was crazy expensive, my dad and I […]
Vernon Grows: The Seed Library at Okanagan Regional Library
Our local public library is home to a free community seed exchange! The Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has created a seed library to share garden seeds with the community. Seed libraries preserve and share our heritage through seed exchange and seed saving education. Vernon library visitors can “check out” seeds in the […]
“Love Grows” Green Valentine – How to Make a DIY Valentine’s Gift
This DIY Valentine’s Day gift is perfect for the plant lover, green smoothie enthusiast, or home chef in your life. It’s a love grows themed green valentine where the recipient receives the supplies and instructions to grow their own edible microgreens. Make this thoughtful springtime valentine kit for someone you love and let them watch […]
