Garden

See how breaking a terracotta pot turned into my favorite succulent planter! (Every now and then, a bit of destruction can create something truly beautiful!) I’ll confess…I intentionally used a hammer on a perfectly good terracotta pot. Why? I had a plan in mind: a rustic, tiered succulent planter with a cozy spot for each … Read more

Give your fairy garden a magical touch with these delightful, simple-to-create clay mushrooms! Crafted from basic air-drying clay and fallen twigs, they bring a burst of color and playful charm to any outdoor (or indoor!) fairy display. The best part?No kiln or sculpting experience needed-only creativity and fun! No-Bake Clay Mushrooms for Outdoor Fairy Gardens … Read more

Hello friends! Is there anything more satisfying than taking something old, slightly neglected, and perhaps a little “junky,” then transforming it into something lovely? Those are the projects I enjoy most! DIY Rustic Succulent Planters: Transforming Junky Finds into Garden Décor Who would have guessed that rust and succulents could make such a perfect pair? … Read more

If a closed terrarium resembles a damp, hidden woodland, this project is a luminous, stone-filled desert scene displayed in a bowl. After so many of you requested additional succulent projects, I realized I needed to make the ultimate guide to anopen terrarium dish garden-theproperway. The main distinction?Drainage and ventilation.Succulents and cacti cannot tolerate “wet feet,” … Read more

There’s a special kind of wonder in a closed terrarium. Beneath the glass, it becomes a miniature, self-sustaining universe—a living artwork that brings the calm, leafy atmosphere of a forest floor into your home. I’ve always found them captivating, though I’ll be honest—they may feel somewhat daunting at first. Which plants should you choose? What … Read more

I’ll admit something. Whenever I step inside a thrift shop, I’m rarely searching for one specific item. I’m searching for possibility. A jar that might shelter a miniature woodland. A creamer destined to become a plant pot. A colander practically pleading for succulents to tumble through its openings. I can’t always say why I pick … Read more

There’s a special charm to gardening in early spring—the cool breeze, the first shoots emerging from the earth, and the anticipation of harvesting fresh, homegrown vegetables only a few weeks later. If you’re just as excited as I am to start working the soil, these are my favorite early spring vegetables that flourish in chilly … Read more

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or only beginning to imagine your first garden plot, the right book can make a remarkable difference. A helpful gardening book is much like having a knowledgeable friend nearby to offer advice and encouragement. Today, I’m sharing the gardening books I love most – consider it a little preview of … Read more

Well, New Hampshire, that was quite the spectacle. After a spring that seemed more like a swamp than a growing season, my garden has finally decided to join the celebration—fashionably behind schedule, butdramatic. At the moment, the zinnias are stealing the spotlight, the strawflowers are stretching taller by the day, and the gomphrena are swaying … Read more

When I spotted the natural cavity at the bottom of our crabapple tree, I immediately saw its possibilities. Rather than letting it remain an ordinary garden detail, I chose to transform it into something enchanting—a fairy tree garden. The goal wasn’t to build a flawless fairy-tale setting (although it is wonderfully whimsical!), but to bring … Read more