Donna, from FunkyJunkyInteriors, has written a 4 part series on how she transformed an old cow shed. She used some old crates for a flowerbox, some rusty tools for decorations and many more simple hand me downs.
The result is … Read the rest
DIY Deck Garden
Absolutely love this idea. And so simple as well!
Michelle of StitchWishDesigns has created a herb/vegetable garden for the deck and I love the simplicity and the no-messiness of it.
Go get details of the DIY Deck Garden.… Read the rest
How To Chicken Proof Your Garden
ModernFarmer has a great post on what it takes to create a space where you can have a decent garden and still keep chickens. Creating a fence isn’t too difficult, but it is the planning that makes it perfect.
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How To Build A Straw Bale Garden
ModernFarmer.com is fast becoming my favorite garden website. The instructions are clear, the pictures are descriptive and they always have something interesting going on.
Today, they show you how to build a straw bale garden. If you have ever thought … Read the rest
How to build a worm farm
It is my enduring desire, to one day get into gardening with my kids. Before they grow too old.
Because, you know, all kids like to play in the dirt and mess around in the sand – with their bare … Read the rest
DIY Pallet Outdoor Chair
How cool is this. Perfect for a household with teens, this would make a quick DIY project. Use pallets, string them together and hang them up to make a garden chair.
The original instructions are in Greek. But you don’t … Read the rest
DIY Hanging Daybed
I-would-never-get-off-this-bed. Never. Ever.
Picture perfect and ready to “flop” on with a glass of Sangria in one hand and the latest John Grisham in another, this bed would “make” a backyard or outdoor space.
Beware though – even though this … Read the rest
Painted French Linen Table Runner
The homemademom (also known as Val) has transformed an ordinary outdoor table that used to look like this:
To a spectacular faux French linen inspired theme:
With the use of some primer, spray paint and enamel the transformation is nothing … Read the rest
DIY Backyard Pizza Oven
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like pizza, especially since you can customize it to suit any taste buds. I like my pizza with anchovies and a nice crisp bottom. I even love the slightly burnt smoky taste that … Read the rest
8 Creative Gumboot and Croc Shoe Planters
I recall when I was around 12 I wanted to plant some herbs in my brothers old gym shoes. My parents looked at me with those “Oh you’re so creative but weird” eyes. Perhaps it was the fact they were … Read the rest
Yard Art – Crystal Mushrooms
Finally something to do with all that assorted Crystal you got for your wedding day, you know the ones you put into the back of the cupboard cause they were TOO special to actual use. Image source is Arslibrarium
What … Read the rest
Ombre Garden Markers
Each year I get better and better at gardening. I don’t have a full fledged garden flagged off in my yard, but I do have some tomatoes in containers, a huge planter full of many different herbs, and a few … Read the rest
Soup Can Caddy for Your Picnic Table
Memorial Day, while not the official first day of summer, marks the opening of theme parks, campgrounds, and tons of other summertime activities and attractions. It’s also one of the biggest picnic days of the year. No doubt there will … Read the rest
10 Garden Crafts for Spring
Spring is finally here, and the Midwest is shedding its cold, snowy blanket. The tulips are starting to peek through the soil and the snow has finally melted away. As we look forward to the warmer months ahead, it’s natural … Read the rest
13 Planter Ideas for Your Container Garden
People use planters for many reasons: container gardening, indoor plants, kitchen herb gardens and even for decorative purposes. No matter what your reason for wanting or needing a container for your vegetables, herbs or plants, here are several ways to … Read the rest