How to Make Homegrown Edible Flower Grazing Platters
Long grazing platters, a luxuriously bountiful counter to the restriction of diet culture, are one of the hottest food trends of recent years. In this …
Gardening
Changing a few things about how you plan, plant, and manage your garden can result in higher yields with even less work.
How to Install A Leak-Proof Gravity Drain In Your Garden Pond for Easy Cleaning
One of the most frequently asked questions I am asked about my above ground pond is how it is cleaned out. This …
How to Wrap a Bouquet So it Doesn’t Wilt – Pike Place Flower Market Tip
The flower market at Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA is a treat. Flower vendors stand behind countless buckets of blossoms, creating bouquets with art …
A Collection of Whimsical Garden Ideas
For some time now, I have been curating my own whimsical garden in Missouri and snapping photos of unique garden spaces when encountered them, but …
Turning a Birdcage into a Hanging Basket Planter – Tutorial & Tips
This vintage birdcage makes a unique hanging basket featuring small shade-loving plants and a vintage bird figurine. One element of creating a whimsical …
How to Reuse (And Propagate) Potted Daffodil Bulbs in Mesh Produce Bags
I have made no secret of my affinity for daffodils on my blog. In order to feature them even more prominently in my spring landscape, …
Creating Beautiful Flower Arrangements from Herbs & Native Plants
Hawk Hill’s gardens are home to many flowering plants, but by late summer in Missouri, there’s not much that hasn’t gone to seed, so my …
Caring for a Potted Eucalyptus Houseplant & Tips to Reduce Watering
I potted up a new Eucalyptus houseplant today, and I thought I’d take some photos to document a few things I’m doing uniquely or differently …
Growing Watermelons Vertically on a Trellis, Fence, or a Chicken Coop
You might be surprised to learn that watermelon plants love growing on a trellis! Although the tendrils of a watermelon vine aren’t strong enough …
Turn a 5 Gallon Bucket into a Burlap Planter for Pennies
I love container gardening, but the prices for big planters can be painful- especially when you plant as much each spring as I …
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