Mother’s Day Herb Planters
For Mother’s Day this year, I wanted to create a gift that I could give to my mom, mother-in-law, grandmother and all of my close mom friends, so I created this mother’s day herb planter. It’s thoughtful and pretty, and…
Stephanie Rose
Stephanie Rose is a gardener who lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she has grown over 100 edibles, 400 perennials, and countless other plants in her small urban yard; a hobby that continues to grow with each season. Stephanie writes DIY garden projects, yummy recipes and crafty goodness at Garden Therapy where she hopes you will find something to inspire you to get outside for a little, well, garden therapy.
Hand Painted Market Bags + Personalized Gift Tags
This pretty bag makes such a nice gift that you will want to make a bunch of them for gifts. Everyone can use market bags for grocery shopping to save on all those wasted plastic bags. Cotton canvas is durable…
Edible Gifts: Homemade Fruit Leather
When strawberries are fresh in season, I like to load up on as many organic berries as I can get my hands on. The only problem is that I have to use them up as soon as the flats get…
Summer Treasures Collection Jars
It’s fascinating what you can learn when you talk to children. Closed questions don’t usually get you very far in seeing into their worlds, but open-ended questions, like “What was your favourite..,” can be very revealing. My son is still…
Party Treats: Homemade Fruit Popsicles
Not long ago, I discovered the canning jar toppers over here at Evermine and my mind when wild with all of the different ways they can be used: To top canning jars – well, that’s a given. They are a…
Carrot & Orange Lemonade
Carrot lemonade is not something I ever thought I would like, but I was pleasantly surprised! I now make this unique beverage for just about every backyard party because I love to watch people’s reactions. They start off wary, maybe…
Personalized Daycare Name Labels
Now that my son is in daycare, he tends to need to bring a lot of stuff along with him. Some things he needs to bring (like his lunch, snacks, water, sunscreen, and extra clothes), but some things he wants…
Homegrown Flower Arrangements
There’s nothing better than bringing a bouquet of homegrown flowers to cheer up or delight a family member or friend. The act of growing flowers is therapeutic, and it beautifies your space while creating food for beneficial pollinators. Many stunning…
Bug Inspector Party Collection Jars
If there is one thing I know about gardening with kids, it’s that they are both fascinated and repulsed by insects. I volunteer at a school-to-farm program where we teach kids about agriculture, farming and growing food. Nothing can derail…
Blackberry Compound Butter
Making your own flavored butter is an easy project, but it instantly adds a little something extra to everyday dishes. Compound butter can be made with pretty much any flavor you want. Herbs fresh from the garden are common, as…
Rustic Cherry Wedding Favors
Sweet, dark cherries with arching stems and a glasslike shine are a sentimental memory of summer. They clearly mark the time of year as there are only a few short weeks when freshly picked cherries have a richness and depth…
Homemade Spiced Pecans
There is something about the combination of pecans, cinnamon, cranberries, and oranges that fills me with warmth. With a flavor combination so rich, you would think it was dessert, but I like these spiced pecans on salads… if they are…
Kid’s Party Idea: Monster Repellent Spray
Monsters don’t have to be scary. I mean, look at Cookie Monster. Unless you are a cookie you are pretty much safe from that gravel-voiced blue monster. There are lots of cute creatures that can be used to decorate a…
DIY Aromatherapy Play Dough
Making play dough is a great party activity, and one that the kids can all take home as favors! You can choose any scent that you want, and match it with corresponding colors. I chose lavender essential oil for its…
DIY Water Bottle Maracas
When my son was a baby, I took him to a Music and Me class where an angel of a music therapist introduced different instruments, movement and song to moms and babies each week. We sang and giggled at the…
Homemade Cool Mint Toothpaste
I keep seeing natural toothpaste recipes floating around, and I’ve been eager to try them. Toothpaste is just one of those things I cannot go without, and as I have swapped most of my skincare and health products for natural,…
Cooling Peppermint Foot Balm
I love the smell and feeling of peppermint, especially when it comes to feet. There is something about the refreshing coolness on feet that feels good no matter what time of year it is. In winter, when feet can get…
Pet Recipe: Sweet Potato Dog Cookies
When I adopted my Boston Terrier, I was told that the breed can be a bit stinky. In fact, his mother was affectionately nicknamed “Stinky Tinky,” and his sister was “Windy Mindy.” You can guess by these monikers that the…
“Meant to Bee” Honey Wedding Favors
Rustic outdoor weddings are all the rage. With gorgeous natural elements like wood slice cake stands and wildflower bouquets, a summer outdoor wedding wouldn’t be complete without honey. Especially if that is the pet name for your betrothed! Honey wedding…
Party Appetizers: Puff Pastry Lollipops
These puff pastry pinwheels are easy to make, taste like a buttery slice of heaven, and are just whimsical enough to convince anyone to eat their spinach. I love serving these before dinner whenever I entertain guests. When they come…
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