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Now that the holiday season is fully upon us, I’m thinking about making holiday decor from our garden. Every year, I make our holiday wreath. It’s super easy, very special, and extremely economical! In this week’s video, I show you different types of plants that work well in wreaths. Then I cover the basic materials you’ll need (or want). And […]
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In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share a video I made on how to make pumpkin pie from scratch – and from your own homegrown pumpkins. In this video, I take you through the steps of roasting the pumpkin, making a pie crust, assembling the filling and baking it. I also share my thoughts on great uses for winter […]
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Every so often, I will post a quilt photo on my social media accounts and I always get the same response: “We want to see more of your quilts!” So for this week’s video, I created a mini quilt show for you. I’ve been quilting for about 12 years and it has been such a delightful journey for me. I […]
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Do you have some gardeners on your gift list? Or are you looking for ideas to give to Santa? Well, this year’s Gardener’s Gift Guide is packed with some wonderful suggestions. You’ll find well-made, handy tools. There are books to help you increase your gardening knowledge and success. And lovely items to add beauty to your garden. Any links that […]
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Ho ho ho! Are you a gardener? Do you have gardening friends and family members who would love a garden-related gift? Well, I’ve put together a holiday gift guide that is sure to please you all! I’m frequently asked about the garden tools you see me using in my videos, as well as about garden book recommendations. Take a look […]
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We’ve been getting quite a bit of precipitation lately, mostly in the form of snow. Since I had a few outdoor chores to take care of, I thought I’d take you along with me so you could enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of our garden. So this week’s video is a little profile of my snow day! On my list […]
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Ho ho ho, everybody! ‘Tis the season for festive decor and my favorite projects are making a holiday wreath and swag. That’s the subject of this week’s video, which you can watch below. I have to tell you, making your very own holiday wreath is one of the most satisfying garden-related projects. It involves gathering natural materials, arranging them in […]
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I know many of us are wishing gardening season was back again but it’s important to take time to appreciate the fall and winter beauty around us. We recently got a bit of new snow and I’m always amazed at how it transforms the landscape. So I wandered around our garden, taking photos and stopping to admire the magical scene […]
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Are you a gardener? Do you have gardeners on your holiday shopping list? This year, a perfect way to embrace the “Green Friday” movement is by pre-ordering my new book, The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook! What’s Green Friday, you ask? It’s an anti-Black Friday movement in which proponents suggest making mindful purchases that are kinder to the environment. So, instead […]
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If you are a gardener or know someone who is into gardening, chances are you’re pondering what to get them for a holiday gift. Well, have I got some ideas for you! Gardener’s Supply has come to the rescue by putting together some holiday gift guides which should solve your dilemma. The gift guides contain all sorts of awesome ideas […]
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