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What to do with Annuals at the end of the Season
In the mid summer months your flowers are in full bloom. As your annual flowers are in full bloom this is the perfect time to think about what flowers you want to save and use in various ways. Looking around your garden, what are your favorite flowers? What types of crafts, displays, and things can you do with them? I want to give you a few ideas about what to do with your annual flowers as the seasons are coming to an end.Apr. 21, 2006
Basics of Pressing Flowers
If you are looking for a project during your growing seasons, you can learn to press flowers to create beautiful and original works of art! In this article we will talk about pressing flowers without the hassle of buying equipment or extras. You may find you have yourself a new hobby before you get too far in this craft.Apr. 13, 2006
Using Pressed Flowers In Frames
Working in your gardens all summer long you most likely have a wonderful collection of flowers that you can dry and display in your home. You could also press these flowers to make beautiful craft displays. One easy craft display that will brighten your home is using pressed flowers in frames and hanging them as pictures. You can use any type of frame that you want. If you know what type of flowers you are going to use, you can match the frames to their colors.Apr. 11, 2006
Pressing Roses In Full Bloom
Do you have a garden full of roses that you want to keep and display in your home all year round? If you have a flair for growing roses, combine it with this little trick: Press roses in an open form so that you see the textures of the rose, the color of the rose and its overall wonder captured for ever in decorating your home.Apr. 8, 2006
Flower Arranging Mechanics
The mechanics of flower arranging include materials to hold flowers, stems, foliages and such in place in the container of your choice. Sometimes the container that we choose is too big or too wide to hold certain flowers in place. The flowers hold a risk of falling over. This is where holding materials come in.Apr. 8, 2006
Making a Pressed Flower Picture
Have you ever seen flower pictures hangin in craft stores, or in the gardening centers where you shop? You can make those same pictures from flowers growing in your own garden, pictures that you can use to decorate your home, give as gifts, and that are going to display your love of flowers.Apr. 5, 2006
Gardens That Give Back
There are many types of gardens that will provide vegetables and flowers to enjoy- but which flowers can meet your holiday decorating needs? You can have a garden that is specifically used for holiday decorating. You choose the types of plants for this garden depending on what you like to work with in crafting and that are responsive to your climate zone.Apr. 5, 2006
Harvesting and Drying Herbs
As the summer season nears, the herbs that you have diligently been growing in containers have become ripe for drying; preserving for winter use. Historically those who grew, dried, and used herbs productively were well regarded for their knowledge. Effectively drying herbs for use all winter long is going to add to your skills and abilities as a gardener, too.Apr. 5, 2006
Flower Arranging Basics
The flowers from your gardens can make wonderful additions to your home. Learning to work with your flowers to make arrangements is going to be much easier than you think, even if you have not ever arranged flowers before.Apr. 5, 2006
A Garden in a Bottle
Gardeners all over the world have experimented with gardening in a bottle. They've found it an unique way to express their passion for gardening. So, what is gardening in a bottle? Simple: Find a jar that has a wide mouth, like a goldfish bowl, a large vase, or other type of glass containers. Fill the jar with water at least half way to start working with some of your favorite plants.Apr. 5, 2006
Planting Hanging Baskets
I have always had wonderful hanging baskets adorn my front porch, but I have always also hated that high price tag that comes along with purchasing them from a local retailer. Now that I have a greenhouse, I have started several different types of projects this summer, one of which was creating my own beautiful hanging baskets, and with a very small price tag attached!Apr. 5, 2006
Stepping Stones Part 1
Garden paths may bring a little romance into your backyard, but if you've tried selecting stepping-stones, you know that many of them look alike...and they're not cheap. This article can help you to create your own stepping-stones to make a garden path of your own!Apr. 5, 2006
Stepping Stones 2: Paths and Treasures
Cute Bug Garden Picks
Easy to Grow Flowers for Display
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