Summer is a busy time! Here are five easy garden crafts that can be completed in under an hour. They are super simple–suitable for any age and don’t require any special tools. Best of all, you can proudly put them out in the garden right away to enjoy! These are very in-expensive crafts. All the… Continue reading 5 Easy Garden Crafts Anyone Can Do
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Use heart garden decor for a touch of romance
Sweetheart of a garden! Do you want to convey a sense of sweetness in the garden…with just a touch of romance? Then, sprinkle some heart garden decor around the place. Personally, I love hearts for this very reason. That’s my heart-shaped trivet on the garden shed in the photo above. I spray-painted it pink to… Continue reading Use heart garden decor for a touch of romance
Dances with Dish flowers: 28 creative ideas
There’s something uniquely captivating about dish flowers. Also called plate flowers, sun catchers or garden art flowers. Whatever you call them, they are one of the most interesting phenomena in recent years to ever grace a garden. As sculpture, which they truly are, dish flowers bring a delightful sense of whimsy wherever they are ‘planted’.… Continue reading Dances with Dish flowers: 28 creative ideas
Dishing it up with funky birdbaths and feeders
Gallery of birdbaths and feeders Springtime is Here! I love to have pretty things in my garden, don’t you? Even if they aren’t used for their intended purpose, my collection of birdbaths and feeders are lovely among the flowers. Plus, they’re a good incentive for weeding. If I don’t get in there and do it,… Continue reading Dishing it up with funky birdbaths and feeders
The Art of the Flea Market Garden
Flea Market Garden: Garden Design Series There’s a peculiar fascination with the Flea Market garden. It’s continued popularity has stumped a lot of those ‘experts’ in garden design and decor. The next-door neighbor peeks over the fence with raised eyebrows. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as the saying goes. Yet, there is definite… Continue reading The Art of the Flea Market Garden
How to make the prettiest birdbath in the garden
The prettiest birdbath in the garden I love pretty things in my garden, don’t you? And I like the satisfaction of making something just for me. Whether the birds actually use it for the intended purpose, or not, it makes me happy to see a special piece of art tucked in among the flowers. I… Continue reading How to make the prettiest birdbath in the garden
Why a bicycle in a garden looks so charming
Bicycle in a Garden Don’t you just love the way a bicycle looks in the garden? There’s just–I dunno– ‘something’, that makes an old bicycle look right at home. A certain nostalgia we associate with simpler times. But a bicycle in the garden also brings a touch of romance, don’t you think? Yes, romance! In… Continue reading Why a bicycle in a garden looks so charming
How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers
A Tutorial for Beginners Note: This Tutorial only covers how to paint on glass plates. Not about making a complete dish flower. SEE links at the end for complete dish flower tutorials. What’s Covered? Selecting glass dishware for garden art Prepping glass before painting The right paint Easy paint techniques, ideas and inspiration Bake-cure process… Continue reading How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers
How to Get the Cottage Garden Look on a Budget
Garden Design Series The cottage garden look remains one of the most beloved and coveted landscape designs of all. The appeal is immediately obvious. It’s casually arrayed in soft, pastel colors often accompanied by a crisp, white picket fence. It’s not in a hurry and conveys just a touch of romance. “There is joy in… Continue reading How to Get the Cottage Garden Look on a Budget
From Kitchen to Garden: Trivets Make Pretty Decor
The artistry of finding and using little things GARDEN DECOR SERIES: Trivets Make Pretty Decor Little things can have a big impact in your garden and trivets make pretty decor. We usually think of trivets in conjunction with the kitchen. But cast iron or stainless steel trivets make wonderful garden art. The trick is learning… Continue reading From Kitchen to Garden: Trivets Make Pretty Decor