Plant Profile: Elephant Ears
Have you ever grown elephant ears or colocasia? The plant gets its name because of the huge leaves that resemble ears on elephants. In my Canadian garden zone of 5b this plant is a tender perennial. I know I said … Continued
Duck, Duck, but not Goose
There are ducks and more ducks down by the bay, you can even find a goose or several. But today I’m just sharing some of my favourite duck photos.
Sewing: Neck Scarf
You can quickly and easily turn a piece of silky material into a neck scarf. I don’t know if there is a proper name for these scarves. I’ve hunted but can’t seem to find the answer or a pattern. I’ve … Continued
How Do Bottomless Pots Work?
How do you grow plants in the garden where the soil is so compacted or rocky that it is hard to grow anything there? I tried using bottomless pots like mini raised gardens which allowed me to fill the pot with good soil … Continued
Knitting and Crochet Stitch Markers
Everyone loves some jewelry to brighten up the day, so why not have some jewelry for your knitting and crochet. Stitch markers can be an important little tool when following along in a pattern. They are used to mark a … Continued
A Winter Daycation
We took advantage of the milder January weather to take a winter daycation to the Wellington Beach in Prince Edward County.
Making a Pinecone Feeder
Here is a quick and easy bird feeder for the kids and grandkids to make. You need a pinecone, string, lard, peanut butter, and some bird seed. The bigger the pinecone the better as you will be able to get … Continued
Festive Tea Bags
Cookie cutters aren’t just for making cookies. I used them as a template to make festive tea bags. These little gifts can be tucked inside a greeting card to send a cup of cheer to the recipient. You need the flat coffee filters … Continued
Whiffin Spit
Whiffin Spit is one of our favourite places to visit on our visits to British Columbia. It is wonderful place to go for a walk and enjoy the sounds of the water and the shorebirds and other critters that … Continued
Little Bird Feeder Ornaments
Nature related ornaments are lovely to hang on the tree. Several years ago when I was in a plastic canvas crafting mode I made some little bird feeder ornaments.I got them out a few days ago to hang on the … Continued
A Candle Centerpiece
While searching through the craft closet for something I came across some wicker plate holders. This reminded me of a craft I had made with the girls when they were young. The wicker plates were used as the base of … Continued
How to Make a Half Coconut Feeder
You can turn a coconut into a feeder with a few simple steps. This is the second style of coconut feeder we’ve made for the garden. The birds love them filled with homemade suet. After buying your coconut, drill a … Continued
Reversible Boot Cuffs
I love finding a pattern that uses up some of the odds and ends of my yarn stash. This little boot cuff pattern was a quick and easy knit and used up some light and dark grey yarn. These are … Continued
Make Festive Envelopes
The holiday season is fast approaching. Giving something homemade makes it a bit more special. It is almost that time of year to send our Christmas cards and instead of those plain envelopes that come with purchased cards why not … Continued
Winter Greenery for the Pots
It has been that time of year … fill the empty pots and containers with greenery to add interest for the winter. I did things a bit differently this year and didn’t fill the two biggest pots because of … Continued