Gardening Projects
Garden projects are a never-ending part of the gardening process. Whether you’re playing around with different garden design ideas or creating DIY garden art, there’s always something to be done in the garden. Many garden projects include simple things like garden renovation and propagation. Other projects for the garden may include things such as caring for garden tools, learning about pruning methods, or how to preserve plants for flower arrangements and the like. So whatever your gardening projects may be, we are here to help accomplish them.
Gardening Projects
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Upcycled Easter Egg Ideas: Ways To Reuse Easter Eggs
While reusing plastic Easter eggs is an option each year, what are other ways to reuse them, like in the garden? Learn about upcycled Easter eggs here.
By Tonya Barnett
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DIY Slow Release Watering: Making A Plastic Bottle Irrigator For Plants
Just as we rely on our water bottles throughout the day, plants can benefit from a slow release watering system as well. While you can purchase fancy irrigation systems, you can also make a plastic bottle irrigator. Learn how to make a soda bottle drip feeder here.
By Darcy Larum
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Painting In The Garden – Learn About Painting Flowers
Interested in painting in the garden? Painting plants and flowers is a rewarding activity, so just grab a few art supplies and get busy!
By Mary H. Dyer
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Plant Photography Tips – How To Take Good Photos Of Plants
With cell phones, we can all be plant photographers. That means we can all benefit from some plant photography tips. Read on to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Herbs For Homemade Salves - Learn About Making Herbal Salves
Most herbs are suited for homemade salves -- it just depends on your preference, availability, and uses. Read on for more.
By Amy Grant
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Ornamental Gourd Wreath: Decorate With Pumpkins And Gourds From The Garden
Are you looking for an easy craft project to celebrate the gorgeous colors of the fall season? Read on for more.
By Laura Miller
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Gourd-geous Ornaments - Decorate Dried Gourds For Your Christmas Tree
Prior to trying your hand at DIY decorative painted gourds, it’s important to learn how to dry them. Click to learn how to prepare painted gourds.
By Amy Grant
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Garden To Thanksgiving Table - DIY Gourd Candle Holders
Fall is gourd season. While you can just pile them up in a basket to use as decor, why not make gourd votive candles instead?
By Amy Grant
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Natural Bird Feeders - Easy DIY Bird Feeder Ideas
Get some tips on how to make homemade bird feeder crafts that will provide much needed food for members of the Aves genus.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Donate Old Clothes To The Garden - How To Reuse Old Clothes For Gardening
Before you send your box of unwanted clothing to a resale shop, pick through it for items you can use in the garden. Read on to learn how.
By Susan Albert
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How To Make Vine Charcoal From The Garden
Art supplies from your yard or garden? It's true! Make your own lifetime supply of vine charcoal using these tips.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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DIY Mushroom Art – Creating Garden Mushrooms
Avid admirers of the fungi have started using the likeness of mushrooms in various craft projects. Click here for ideas on glass mushroom décor.
By Tonya Barnett
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Tips On How To Make Willow Water
Did you know rooting cuttings in water can be sped up by using willow water? Willow trees possess a certain hormone that can be used to enhance root development in plants. Learn more in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Corn Husk Wreath Ideas: How To Make A Corn Husk Wreath
Making a corn husk wreath is an ideal way to celebrate the harvest season. Click here for corn husk wreath ideas and learn how to make one.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Concrete Planter Ideas – How To Build Concrete Flower Pots
There are many creative garden ideas out in the world. One of the most family friendly and fun is making cement planters. The materials needed are easy to get and the cost is minimal, but the results are as varied as your imagination. Learn the basics in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Using Bottles To Feed Birds – How To Make A Soda Bottle Bird Feeder
Making a plastic bottle bird feeder is an inexpensive and fun way to provide food for wildlife and entertainment for the family. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Build A Cheap DIY Cold Frame From Hay Bales
An easy, DIY cold frame design is that of a hay bale cold frame. Click here to learn how to make a cheap cold frame using hay bales.
By Amy Grant