I love orchids. They’re a wonderful way to bring blooms and greenery indoors and they’re not as hard to raise as people seem to think — you just need consistency and the right window. They also need to be repotted once they start climbing out of their pots. Here’s how! (This tutorial is for an […]
By Jen Wallace I love English peas and decided that I would grow my own to get the freshest-tasting peas possible. One thing I discovered after making that decision is that peas grow on a vine and need some kind of support, like a trellis. So, since I had to figure out how to make […]
By Leah Peterson I’ve loved making jewelry since I was a teen. I’d try to copy anything someone else was wearing and, most times, I’d be able to figure it out. When I saw tassel earrings come down the red carpet worn by Kate Hudson at the Golden Globes earlier this year, I knew I […]
By Wendy Tremayne This article is part of a series on the theme of plants for health. The first part of the series is Your Local Living Medicine Chest: Identification & Collection. Tincture provides a way for us to preserve the beneficial properties of wild-harvested or homegrown medicinal plants for years. The process is easy […]
Hanging baskets are hot. I’ve seen them in major cities hanging from street signs, they decorate the outdoor patios at swanky restaurants, and have even become a major trend in wedding decor. I think it’s because they are such a clever use of space. They bring beautiful lush plants right into the sky. It’s easy […]
By Diane Gilleland With less than a yard of oilcloth and some simple sewing, you can have a pretty way to carry your trowel, cultivator, pruners, and gloves. And if it gets dirty in the garden, just hose it off and hang it up to dry.
By Becky Stern This unisex pattern will keep your wrists warm while you bike, type, or play bass. It’s great as a quick and satisfying knit for yourself, or make and give them to a friend! Fingerless mitts keep you warm on chilly spring nights while keeping your fingers free for more projects! Download and […]
