Winter Greenery
The big pots are all empty and I hate to see them sit that way all winter. Several years ago I started filling the big pots with winter greenery. Usually towards the end of October I take a walk … Continued
The Pot Stacker
I seem to have a large number of clay pots in various sizes. I went through a phase where I was buying them at garage sales and just storing them on my potting bench shelves. But many of them … Continued
Yoga Socks
Do you do yoga or do you know someone who does yoga? You could knit them a pair of yoga socks. Others have told me these are great for dancers too. The heel and toe are open so that part … Continued
Sewing: Bag Holder
In an effort to reduce the use of plastic bags most stores now offer the option of buying one of their reusable bags. This certainly helps cut down on waste but there are still times that we accumulate plastic bags … Continued
Garden Danglers
Every garden needs a little bling. I love creating things from wire, marbles, old cds, keys and more. Danglers will sparkle in the sun and are only limited by your own imagination. This garden suncatcher is made using copper wire, marbles, … Continued
Dark Eyed Juncos
On our trip to British Columbia in November 2011 we spotted some different birds than we see here in Ontario. The dark eyed, or Oregon juncos out there are just a bit different from the slate coloured juncos we see … Continued
Think Outside the Pot!
I love to plant in all sorts of things and not just flower pots. You just have to let your imagination get creative and you can find all sorts of things to plant in around the house, at flea … Continued
Bar-headed Goose
While on vacation on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada we spotted a bar-headed goose at the Esquimalt Lagoon. What an amazing place to go and watch water birds.
Chipping is Digging
Do you have a love hate relationship with the chipmunks that reside in and around your garden? I love to watch their cute antics but I hate it when they dig in the pots I’ve just planted with fresh … Continued
Teacup Feeders to Planters
You can be very craf-tea and turn an inexpensive cup and saucer into a teacup feeder or planter. I’ve tried a few different way to make these. The first was using some copper pipe and caps. I glued the cap … Continued
Red Headed Woodpecker
On May 18, 2008 we spotted a red headed woodpecker in the garden. This is a first time sighting in the garden for us. He flitted between several feeders and sampled them all. We were hoping for a return visit … Continued
Never Ending Cup of Tea
Here is another of my craf-tea ideas for using an old teapot, a cup and saucer and a piece of marble. The slabs of marble were a find from my husband. I’ve got green, pink and blue. The teapot and dish were … Continued
Mini Gazing Ball
Every garden deserves a bit of whimsy. Mini gazing balls are very easy to make. You need a solid, hard rubber ball, a drill, some strong glue, grout, and flat gems/marbles.