Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks
A collection of garden crafts made from wood or sticks that you can make by collecting FREE resources. Add visual appeal to your garden by using wood and sticks from nature.
Gardening
Gardening & Habitat
The Gardening category explores practical ways to grow and care for plants in Midwest gardens and backyard spaces. You’ll find tips on planting flowers, growing fruits and vegetables, improving soil, managing garden pests, and supporting pollinators.
This category also includes container gardening ideas, composting guidance, and simple ways to create wildlife-friendly habitat in your yard. Whether you’re planting seasonal blooms, tending a vegetable patch, or maintaining a small patio garden, these posts offer clear, useful advice.
Gardening connects us to the land. With thoughtful planning and care, even small spaces can support healthy plants and local wildlife.
Recycled Plate Garden Flowers
Recycled Plate Garden Flowers
I have seen recycled plate garden flowers in high upscale galleries in tourist towns, like Door County, Wisconsin for a few years now. The price tag on the glass flowers is outrageous. Generally running almost $50.00. So, I set out to learn how they were made and try my hand at making my own.
Drilling Pumpkins
Drilling Pumpkins
Drilling Pumpkins – Halloween Pumpkin Carving Made Easy! Last year my sister-in-law drilled patterns into her pumpkins using a cordless drill and drill bits. They were so stinkin’ cute.
Digging Up Canna Bulbs
In the Midwest we find ourselves digging up canna bulbs to store for winter.
If we chose not to; we will lose our plant and have to purchase new bulbs the following spring. Some gardeners prefer to purchase yearly.
Others, including myself, will lift our bulbs and reuse them.
Enchilada Sauce
Enchilada Sauce
Looking to use some of your garden produce up? Make this homemade garden enchilada sauce to use in your fresh dishes. The sauce freezes rather well too.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
This salad broccoli and cauliflower salad can be used as a side salad or a main dish. My family happens to call it the kitchen sink salad because I normally add any small amounts of leftover veggies to the dish.
The Hummingbirds Are Back Let’s Make Some Food
The Hummingbirds Are Back
My favorite past time during the summer is to sit on my back deck with an ice cold drink in hand and watch the hummingbirds feed.
I love to listen to the sound of their wings, they just amaze me!
Propane Tips From This Grilling Gal
Propane Tips From This Grilling Gal
I have been told MEN run the grill. Not at my house! If you are invited over for a cookout, the woman of the house takes over that job. Let me pass on some propane tips from this grilling gal.
Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds
10 Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds
Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? Your yard has to have elements that hummingbirds enjoy. Learn 10 flowers that attract hummingbirds.
10 Wildflowers that Attract Birds to Your Yard
10 Wildflowers That Attract Birds to Your Yard
If you want to attract birds to your yard and also would like to add a splash of color with flowers, might I suggest the best of both worlds?
Below are 10 wildflowers that you can plant in your yard that birds enjoy. As an added bonus, they are all easy to grow because they are native to the United States. Most attract beautiful butterflies too.
Raspberry Torte Recipe
When you think of a summer dessert many people’s thoughts go directly to strawberry shortcake. Growing up with a grandma that raised raspberries, we enjoyed this raspberry torte recipe. I am pretty sure each of the grandchildren has had the pleasure of eating this sweet and tart dessert.
As a tribute to my grandmother – I include the recipe for each of the grandchildren.
Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder
Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder
Have an old wooden chair that is a little wobbly? Use it as an old wooden chair flower pot holder.
What is Eating My Cabbage Plants
What is Eating My Cabbage Plants Yesterday, I received a question in my Facebook inbox that included pictures. It is an excellent question too. What is eating my cabbage plants? Anytime, I receive a question on Facebook I try and answer it to the best of my ability. If you are finding that any of … Read more
Birdseed Ornament Recipe
Birdseed Ornament Recipe
This birdseed ornament recipe is simple! Just follow the recipe and the next day you have sweet treat for your birds. The ornaments would make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and family as well as wedding favors for your guests.
Feeding and Attracting Butterflies
Feeding and Attracting Butterflies
Want to attract butterflies to your backyard? Provide a yard that offers everything they need.
Old Bird Cage Garden Planter
Old Bird Cage Garden Planter
This bird cage is amazing. Plant your overwintered geraniums in early spring and by midsummer the entire bird cage is flowing with greens and flowers.
Pickled Beets Canning and Preserving
Pickled Beets Canning and Preserving
Ah, summer! The garden is thriving and we all want to preserve our fruits and vegetables as long as we can. One of our favorite vegetables is beets. Fresh, roasted, boiled or canned, no matter how you slice them up, we enjoy them. Today’s job, pickled beets canning and preserving them.
How To Care For Houseplants When You Go On Vacation
How To Care For Houseplants When You Go On Vacation
How do you care for houseplants when on vacation? There was a time when I would hire a house and pet sitter for our home.
Houseplant Food Recipe
Houseplant Food Recipe
If you purchase the ingredients below (around $10.00) will you have a little over a year’s worth of houseplant food recipe, Not to mention the healthiest plants you have ever had before.
Dilly Dally Herb Garden Pot
My dilly dally herb garden pot. The sign reads: Take some thyme to dilly dally in my herb garden This year I decided to place all my herbs in one pot. With the exception of dill and lemongrass. Everything is in one convenient pot.