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Now that the holidays are fully upon us, I’m thinking about making 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 then it’s […]
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In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share a video I’ve made on how to make pumpkin pie from scratch. And best of all, from your own homegrown pumpkins. In this video, you’ll learn how to roast a pumpkin and make a pie crust. Then you’ll assemble the filling ingredients and bake it. I also share my thoughts on great […]
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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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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. That way, you can enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of our garden. So this week’s video is a little profile of my snow day! I had […]
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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 for a bit while taking photos. I also stopped […]
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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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For my December column, I chose to write about creating holiday decor by using natural materials in the garden. Here’s a link to it in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Branching out for the holidays. Or you can read my column below. (and don’t miss this week’s video underneath it!) I’ve been making our wreaths for years and love every […]
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Since Thanksgiving is just a week away, I have a treat for you! I shot a video on how to make a pumpkin pie with your very own homegrown pumpkins. And it’s OK if you didn’t grow your own because there’s always next year, you know. In the meantime, you can find pie pumpkins at the grocery store. I usually […]
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Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of participating in a Holiday Decor workshop hosted by my dear friend, Carol Newcomb. Carol and her husband, Terry, own Northland Rosarium in southwest Spokane County. Several other folks joined in and our goal was to create some festive holiday decor for our homes and front porches, primarily using natural materials from our gardens. […]
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