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Chick Brooder DIY Tutorial

February 15, 2016

Day old baby chicks can’t wait to warm up in their brooder. The first temporary home where day old chicks will live until they are six weeks old is called a brooder. A brooder can be created from practically anything as long as you keep your baby chicks safe and draft free.…

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DIY Adjustable Chicken Run Tarp

February 4, 2016

The tarps are rolled back up after a recent snowfall. Living in a place where we experience all four seasons including what can be a sometimes very snowy winter, I have had to come up with some pretty ingenious ways to care for chickens during weeks on end of nasty weather.…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Summer

Make a Succulent Wreath

November 14, 2015

I just adore succulents. Today I wanted to show you how to make this succulent wreath. To make a succulent wreath like this, I borrow bits and pieces from larger plants in my garden.Read more

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Crafts Fall Gardening Projects Seasons

Gathered Fall Wreath

September 4, 2015

I love making a fall wreath. I adore walking in the woods and collecting beautiful things from nature. Pine cones and acorns are no exception. I also love to decorate my home with natural elements through the fall and winter holidays. So, I combined my love of the woods and created this perfect gathered fall…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Summer

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

May 12, 2015

Kokedama appeared hundreds of years ago in Japan. The art of kokedama is based on the age old tradition of bonsai. Kokedama or string gardens are often created when groups of these assorted plants are hung together to form a beautiful living arrangement. These pot-less plants are wrapped in moss and watered by soaking. They…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Spring

DIY: Magnetic Air Plant Terrariums

April 26, 2015

Sometimes I think I might be just as addicted to air plants as I am to succulents. Both are super easy to care for and really add so much diversity to my collection of houseplants. For these, I re-purposed some small tins into these magnetic air plant terrariums which are just perfect for my fridge.…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

April 6, 2015

A few weeks ago, the kids started asking if they could keep some fish. I hadn’t had fish in years, but I knew how to do it. For years, growing up, I had such fond memories of my Dad teaching me to raise tropical fish. Some weekends, just the two of us, would sneak away…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Wall Art with Airplants

January 14, 2015

I love picking up old frames at antique fairs. I just adored this one. I found it at the Vintage Bazaar and I loved that it was already painted this lovely blue. For a few dollars, it came home with me ready to be transformed into a living piece of art. Creating airplant wall art…

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Christmas Crafts Holiday Seasons Winter

DIY: Woodland Birch Table Place Settings

December 23, 2014

Christmas is always at our house. The holiday is one of my all time favorites. We have a ham and all the side dishes. Family and friends are always welcome, especially for those who have no place to go. A few days before Christmas when the kids are off from school, we sit down together…

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Christmas Crafts Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Holiday Horse Wreath

December 19, 2014

Last year I shared with you all how to make a holiday chicken wreath. It was a huge hit! This year, HGTV Gardens asked if I would make a wreath in the shape of a horse. I got to work and created this beautiful holiday horse wreath. Once again, it started with chicken wire.Read more

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Chick Brooder DIY Tutorial

DIY Adjustable Chicken Run Tarp

Make a Succulent Wreath

Gathered Fall Wreath

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

DIY: Magnetic Air Plant Terrariums

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

Wall Art with Airplants

DIY: Woodland Birch Table Place Settings

DIY: Holiday Horse Wreath

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