The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for hacking nature from plant grafting to building gardening tools and sprinklers.
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 […]
I was talking to my friend Deborah North on the phone the other day when she suddenly exclaimed, “Oh my gosh! My clematis is in full bloom and it’s beautiful!” She’d been walking around in her yard while we chatted, and the blooms took her breath away. I begged to see a photo, which she […]
Our Bloom month has been incredibly fun and resourceful, and has left me very inspired to do some gardening. We actually have space in our yard for quite a lot of planting, but I’d prefer to do something smaller and more compact and easier to care for. This guide from Small Notebook on designing a […]
Becky Stern shows us how to set up a hydroponic herb garden on her rooftop in Brooklyn. http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/04/hydroponic_herb_garden.html
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 […]
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds has long been a resource for heirloom and rare seeds. They have a very comprehensive online shop, but in 2009 they decided to open a storefront in the building of an old bank in downtown Petaluma. It is one of the most beautiful and inspiring shops I have ever visited. Filled […]
