Centerpieces for Pantries AmpleHarvest.org contacted me to help out with a very special project they run throughout the holiday season. It’s called Centerpieces for Food Pantries. The concept is fun and simple: forgo a floral holiday centerpiece and make an edible one that can be donated to a food pantry after your festivities. This is…
It’s Time for Fall! Ok, well technically it isn’t fall just yet. However, it’s after Labor Day and our fall garden in the ground, so I think it’s safe to break out the fall themed recipes and crafts 🙂 Many of you know that Mark and I are freelance writers. We both write for HGTV…
Cards With an Herbal Flair I love herbs; not just cooking with them or growing them. For me, herbs are a wonderful component to my daily life. They beautify my garden, provide a pleasant aroma and give beneficial insects the necessary nourishment they need. Most of all, herbs have an air of romanticism about them….
Lotion Bar Redo For many years I gave my mother-in-law a tube of Gardener’s Hand Therapy from Crabtree and Eveyln. She loved the stuff; it was the only lotion that keep her hands moisturized and help heal her skin after long hours working in the garden. Last year, I switched it up and made lotion…
DIY Plant Labels Do you need some inspiration on making you own plant labels for the garden this year? Look no further. Hometalk asked me to curate a plant label board. Included in the board is my now famous Mason Jar Lid Plant Label tutorial. Hometalk has featured the mason jar plant labels a couple of times…