Colorful Wildlife In The Garden

colorful bird

If you’re looking to add color to your garden and don’t know where to start, you could begin by looking in the garden itself. There are so many colorful creatures in nature, take a look around and see what you can discover. You may just end up finding your color scheme in your own back yard.

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Ready, Set, Go Use Your Compost

when compost is ready

Now that you know how to compost and got your equipment, it’s time to enjoy the fruits (er compost) of your labor.
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Eggshell Mini Gardens

eggshell flower vase

Just because Easter’s over doesn’t mean you can’t have fun crafting with eggs. You can make these beauties any time of year and have a great time too. Gather a few friends, make an omelet and plant your mini gardens.
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Leaf Magazine Spring Issue

leaf magazine spring issue

The Leaf Magazine spring issue is here! This is their second issue, it’s a collaborative between four garden designers/writers and many contributors. Producing a virtual mag full of beautiful outdoor design and just plain ‘eye candy’, perfect for any garden enthusiast. Continue reading…

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Making Compost Tips and Tricks

small compost pile

Making compost is one of those things that’s an art and a science. But believe me, it’s really not that difficult especially once you’ve decide what type of composter you are going to use Continue reading…

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For The Birds: DIY Bird Seed Treats

diy bird seed treat

Make some yummy diy bird seed treats for you feathered friends. Not only will they appreciate the free food, but they’ll flock to your garden. They are easy to make and can be made in different shapes and sizes.
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Crate and Barrel Outdoor Mood Board

OB-crate and barrel mood board

We went to the movies this weekend to see 21 Jump Street, very funny. And to kill some time before the movie I went into Crate and Barrel, my husband went to buy cookies.
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Types Of Composter Equipment

tumbler type composter

Ok, so you’re ready to start composting, but what method of composting should you use? There are several ways to compost and the one you choose really depends on how much space you have. And whether you want to keep your compost inside or outside the house.
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Coffee Filter Paper Flowers

Coffee Filter flowers

While searching for spring images for wednesday’s post I came across something very interesting (at least to me); faux coffee filter flowers. Sure I’ve seen plenty of faux tissue paper flowesr in the past but they never looked very realistic and seemed kinda difficult to make. But these looked spectacular. I had no idea you could even make coffee filter flowers and that there were so many great tutorials online. I guess I’ve been living under a rock or something.
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Signs of Spring

spring tulip arrangement

Ahhh, spring is finally here. Although it’s been pretty warm here aside from a few cool days, that’s not the case in most other parts of the country. I’m sure they’re pretty tired of the snow and cold. Now that the days are longer and the winter chill is gone you can get out there and enjoy the outdoors.
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Goodies For The Garden

garden tree stump

Among the freebies was a tree stump. Yay, I’m so happy I finally scored a tree stump!!! I’ve been wanting one for so long now. Some good friends happened to have a few of these lying around their yard and gave me one. How cool is that? Continue reading…

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DIY Projects That Don`t Break the Bank

Many homeowners use the savings in their best current accounts to renovate their home. Renovating does not have to cost a lot of money if the homeowner is willing and able to do some or most of the updating work required.

There are renovations that can be done that allow you to use the money you have saved in the best current accounts, without breaking the bank.
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How to compost

wood compost pile

Welcome to the second installment of the composting mini series. Now that you know the great benefits of composting here’s how to get started.
At first it may not seem like you’ll have much to put into the compost. But you’d be amazed how much you normally throw away that can be composted.
For easy and healthy composting you just need to follow some basic guidelines:
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DIY Pebble Mosaic

pebble mosaic curved colorful

Ever have too much time on your hands and didn’t know what to do? Well, why not make a pebble mosaic?

With lots of pebbles, mortar, a few other supplies and a whole lot of patience you can create a beautiful and intricate pattern that will last forever
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Water Lilies In The Garden

peach water lily

I haven’t done a wordless Wednesday in while, so here goes:

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What Is Compost And Why Should You Care

what is compost

You may be asking yourself (or maybe not) what the heck is compost anyways? Well, compost is basically organic materials that have decayed and have been broken down by living organisms. This process continuously occurs in nature when leaves and other organic matter collects on the ground.
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Diy Wood Garden Bench

diy garden bench

Ok, I have to say. When I first saw a picture of this diy bench project I coulnd’t believe it was handmade. I just looks so perfect, like it was store bought or proffessionally made.
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