Feb 24, 2013 | Container Gardening
Been researching how to make a terrarium. Its a fun, simple little project that can be around for years and it doesnt take long to make. Terrariums are self sustaining environments that need only sunlight to survive. The plants emit water that gathers as condensation...
Feb 24, 2013 | Fairy Garden
Making fairy doors is quick, satisfying and so much fun to do with the kids! They’re really easy to make. In a few minutes, you’ll be a pro, and you’ll have durable fairy doors you can bring (and leave!) outside. You can get really creative with...
Feb 16, 2013 | Winter Garden
Quick Instructions: Wood Build a box out of wood, concrete blocks, hay, or other material.The sides can be at a 45-degree angle to collect maximum solar heat.Place a clear lid of plastic or glass on top of the frame.Make sure there are no air leaks.Set your cold frame...
Feb 11, 2013 | Vegetable Garden, Winter Garden
Dont Make Soup, grow vegetables! Grow an Indoor Vegetable Garden from Leftover Scraps. I’ve been seeing a lot of people growing celery from the bottom 2″ of the stalk, and was inspired to try it. But what other vegetables can you root from parts of the...
Jan 21, 2013 | Garden Ideas, Winter Garden
Each January and February, through our frigid Chicago winters, my only real plan is to sit by the space heater. Until recently, when I saw a photograph of a snow-covered cold frame filled with healthy green vegetables inside. I figured they must be in a more temperate...
