Chile Pepper Sambal Recipe
Looking for new ways to use your homegrown chiles? Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has a recipe for Chile Pepper Sambal, a spicy and delicious condiment.
Gardening
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for hacking nature from plant grafting to building gardening tools and sprinklers.
How-To: Polymer Clay Terrarium Mushrooms
Add a touch of whimsey to your terrariums with this polymer clay terrarium mushroom tutorial from Amanda at Wit & Whistle!
How-To: Trash Can Composter
Commercial composting canisters can be expensive, but spend an hour or less drilling holes in an old trash can, and you can compost to your heart’s content.
How-To: Mini Copper Planters
Add a touch of nostalgic shine or steampunk style to your home decor with this mini copper planter tutorial that Ashley from Sugar & Cloth shared on Poppytalk! [Via craftgawker]
How-To: Rosemary Topiaries
Liven up your fall table with this cute rosemary topiary tutorial that Victoria from A Subtle Revelry shared on Project Wedding!
How-To: Tiered Hanging Pots
Bring a little life into underutilized vertical spaces with this tiered hanging pots tutorial that Kate Pruitt shared on Design Sponge!
Maker Faire New York: Bitponics – Your Personal Gardening Assistant
Bitponics is a successfully funded Kickstarter project that helps indoor growers take care of their plants. They make an internet-connected device that comes with various sensors (water and air temperature, humidity, brightness, and pH). It takes readings and uploads the data to your online account.
