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Name the Geek Contest

Our friends over at Geek Crafts have just unveiled a new logo, and are hosting a “Name the Geek” contest to give her a proper moniker. You can enter your suggestion by leaving a comment over on their site, and the winning name gets an epic prize pack, including (among other things) a Jayne Cobb […]

Edible Petals

Spring is finally here, and I’ve been spending every free moment planting colorful new additions in my yard. This year I thought I’d try to grow some edible flowers in the half wine barrel on my deck. I started poking around online and found almost too much information, but a lot of inspiration as well. I knew about nasturtiums and mustard blooms, but daisies and gladiolus? Turns out there are lots of flowers that offer more than a pretty face. What are some of your favorite things to do with edible petals?

How-To: Ombre Flowers for Spring

Spring is a time for new beginnings. Whether it’s a baby shower, a wedding, a birthday, or Easter, there is one spring flower perfect for celebrating them all: Ranunculus. Their many layers of petals are like a smaller peony, while their leaves and buds are reminiscent of the delicate poppy. This interesting structure lends them […]