This blog is 3 of 5 tutorials for the July Craft in Style Subscription Box. You can find the other 4 tutorials, more about this box, and other Craft in Style Boxes here. Love succulents? I sure do! They are one of the easiest plants to care for. In most environments they can live indoors […]
If you caught our How to Make Kokedamas tutorial, I mentioned that ferns are one of the best plants to use. And you know once I get started I can’t stop, so I had to tell you Everything You Need to Know about Ferns so you can keep them, grow them, and care for them […]
Not all garden and sidewalk weeds are created equal, a not all are a scourge. Some are delicious, healthy, and pop up from the cracks in the concrete right when you need them most. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is one such annual summer herb. Purslane unfurls itself from between other plants in landscape beds, outdoor containers, […]
Are you in love with these gorgeous little flowers? The state flower of Texas is quite a looker and makes for the perfect backdrop for springtime photos! Here’s everything you need to know about the History of Bluebonnets, Where to Find Bluebonnet Patches, and how to grow them for yourself! The History of Texas Bluebonnets […]
Considering we’ve all become master gardeners this year, continuing our expertise into winter should be easy! One of the perks of living in Zone 9 is year-round gardening, and winter is a great time for growing out nutrient-dense greens for salads, soups, pastas, and sautés. If you aren’t familiar with your plant hardiness zone, use […]
This blog is Part 3 of 3 of the April 2020 Craft in Style Subscription Box. You can shop the box and find out more here. Part 1: How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder can be found here. Part 2: How to Paint a Gazebo Birdhouse can be found here. Can you believe […]
You know a flower is oh so special when it blooms in December and January. It’s the perfect time for the bright colors and gorgeous palettes of Poinsettias. There are over 150 different varieties that range in colors from orange to green, and from a traditional red to a speckled hot pink. They originate from […]
If you live for gardening, then this is for you. Greenhouses are dreamy and they can become a useful tool for your gardening. They can extend your growing season, increase the variety of plants you can grow, especially in the North and in colder climates. They are the perfect place for germinating seeds. They have […]
Are you ready to get obsessed with loquats a little peach colored fruit?! For fruits that are best hyper-local, the loquat and Houston native the dewberry are my favorites. Here’s why. Loquats, also called a Chinese plum, are remarkably common throughout Zone 9. They thrive from the warmth and amount of sun so they have […]
We had a strange and remarkably cold year, so I am particularly excited for spring! One of my favorite things to do is get outside in the yard and garden. Herbs are my favorite because you can use them for cooking and the smell is so wonderful. The Herb Garden Starter Set contains a DIY […]
As they say, April showers bring May flowers. And we are getting ready for spring! You know I love plants and I love a good gardening DIY. And this is such a fun use of oven bake clay. This was part of the April 2019 Craft in Style Subscription Box that you can snag now […]
Spring is here! There are so many things about Texas that are perfect in the springtime. We have wildflowers everywhere like bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes, and more. And don’t get me started on the Dewberries. Even our Texas weeds look like wildflowers! We have so many different weeds that grow everywhere and they are just so […]
Lavender is such an elusive plant! And it can be difficult to grow in certain environments but with easy to follow handy care guide, you can get perfectly healthy lavender with gorgeously scented blooms! Here’s how. The first step is choosing the right lavender for your location. I’m in Zone 9 where it’s hot and […]
Deadheading flowers is totally easy and totally fun but it’s one of those chores that must be done! Across lots of different garden flowers like roses, marigolds, daisies and more, most flowering plants need a regular schedule of deadheading. Here’s a simple guide – It’s the Easiest Way to Deadhead Flowers. What is Deadheading? And […]
Love gardening and the outdoors? These DIY Clay Seed Bombs make the perfect gift or the perfect thing to throw over any fence into an abandoned lot! It’s a wonderful way to spruce up the neighborhood!If you want to grab the supplies to make this for yourself, shop the DIY Seed Bombs Kit here. We’ve […]
This blog was originally created for the Pop Shop America Enews in 2013 by Houston Makerspace. These Paper Seed Bombs aren’t just for renegade gardening! They also make super cute wedding gifts or gifts for just about anytime. There are several different methods to making seed bombs, all of which have their own merits. Here’s […]
The time has come. We’ve had the last of our cold fronts and it’s time to admit that the Houston summer is upon us. So let’s turn lemons into lemonade. Or better yet, let’s plant a lemon tree so that we can have lots of lemons in the future. Here are some of our favorite […]
