One effective way to support climbing plants and vines is to build a teepee trellis. Flowers like morning glory or clematis, and vegetables such as cucumbers, peas and beans can benefit from a sturdy support system. Inexpensive and easy to build, a teepee trellis is not only a space-saver but also allows more surface to grow […]
Living
Dessert stands are a whimsical way to present desserts or appetizers for a special event. Birthdays, weddings, tea parties, or garden parties and other summer gatherings are perfect occasions for a festive table for foods and desserts. A Woodland Dessert Stand goes well with any of the forest themes that have become popular over the years – owls, hedgehogs, […]
How To
Make Utensil Pockets
Utensil pockets are the equivalent of the packages you get at the deli or salad bar that contain a napkin and plastic utensils. You can make these pockets ahead of time and keep them on hand for those on-the-fly moments in summer when you are heading to a picnic at the park, having friends over […]
I had gorgeous hollyhocks for years, but this year a half-inch bug took up residence in the double ones, beginning with the leaves. How can I prevent pest damage to my hollyhocks next spring? — Sister A.C., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY A number of insects can damage hollyhocks: among them, the hollyhock sawfly, the red-banded leafroller […]
At Farmhouse Pottery in Woodstock, Vermont, Zoe and James Zilian offer an eye-catching collection of agrarian-inspired goods, including handmade bowls, pitchers, tumblers, and crocks.
How To
Salt and Pepper Vases
If you are looking for an inexpensive (and quick!) project for displaying or giving flowers, these repurposed salt and pepper shakers are a good fit. They can be made for wedding favors and table decor, to be given as hostess gifts or for someone’s special day, or simply for your own home use. Fill the vases […]
How To
Make Sea Glass Bottles
Sea glass bottles — a lovely beach picnic craft — can be added to any beach themed home decor or used at an under-the-sea themed party, a bridal shower or beach themed wedding (the bottles would make beautiful favors). Materials Needed to Make Sea Glass Bottles Clear empty bottles—mine varied but I experimented with an […]
There are many benefits of mulching your garden. Not only do organic mulches help plants and trees retain moisture and prevent weed growth, they also enrich soil and add a cleaned up, well-manicured look to landscapes. Mulch is also helpful in protecting young and vulnerable plants and shrubs in winter. Although it can be applied […]
Imprinted concrete candle holders are not a quick and simple craft project like I usually post – in fact, this project is messy and time consuming. However, the preparation and time spent on this project is well worth the outcome. These candle holders are imprinted with lace ribbon to add a border around the holder. Materials to Make Imprinted Concrete […]
Gardens
Square-Foot Gardening
Square-foot gardening is a way for gardeners to grow a variety of veggies in small areas such as in a raised bed garden.
Let’s go back to those early years. Before the big house came down, nail by nail, board by board, beam by beam. Before all those truckloads of old timber rumbled through the quiet center of Middletown, Connecticut. Before the tree clearing and the dirt moving. Before the curious onlookers came to see what all the […]
Matt Brown — a self-taught printmaker — has been making prints since 1993. Take a behind-the-scenes look at this studio. Learn more about Matt Brown!