The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for hacking nature from plant grafting to building gardening tools and sprinklers.
Gardening is a rewarding craft that bridges the gap between art and earth. Plants grow and thrive and all they need to do it is a bit of water, sun and love. They give us colors, textures, and flowers, all of which can be combined in endless ways. Provide them with a container and some […]
I know Brookelynn already posted about the light bulb planter slideshow by arte.sano, but I couldn’t help but point out another take on the same project! Check out tinyterra’s awesome, totally thorough light bulb terrarium tutorial. She sells them in her Etsy shop, as well!
I am so sad to see the last blooming grape hyacinth in my garden. I have always loved the perfect hues and delicate structures of Muscari, and these tiny flowers also boast a soft perfume that is fruity and light. They are so easy to grow, just plant them in the fall and they will […]
A little over a year ago, I posted a how-to on planting an asparagus crown in a pot, and I wanted to share how the project went! While I don’t think a pot is a good place for the long term (asparagus develop complex root systems and live for as long as 15 years), it […]
AmberLee of Giver’s Log points us to a tutorial she put together last year for making your own seed tape. The intent of seed tape as I’ve seen it is to make planting easier when you have teeny tiny seeds that need to be planted just inches apart (like carrots and radishes). But it’s also […]
Drew Emborsky aka The Crochet Dude has a great post on how he created his garden grid to better plan the area for his veggies, herbs, and flowers.
I like my gardening to be easy, and cheap ain’t bad either. Eco-friendly, innovative, and giving a nod to old wives everywhere makes it the best! Here’s a list of the best gardening tips I’ve come across, in no particular order. We’d love to learn about your favorite tips — please offer them up in […]
