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Weekend Project: Dried Lavender Wreath
It’s no longer possible to deny that seasons are changing so perhaps it’s best to start winding down along with the temperatures and light. Hanging some dried lavender around the garden could be just...
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Personal-Sized Apple Pies
This past weekend we served up freshly harvested apples as mini pies topped with dulce de leche ice cream and caramel sauce. Personal-sized pies offer modern take on apple pie and ice cream that adds...
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Weekend Project: Halloween Hop Wreath
For this weekend’s project, we took a bunch of golden hops and tucked them into grapevine wreath. With a crow nestled in it has just the perfect balance of “festive” and “ominous” to become Halloween...
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Green Roof Birdhouse Tutorial
Green roofs are all the rage right now but why should we humans have all the fun? In this Weekend Project you will learn how to make a removable, plantable roof addition to a standard cedar birdhouse....
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Doggy John: How to Build a Flushable Dog Run
There is often two sides to a story. In the case of what goes on in the Garden Therapy homestead, the unsung hero is my husband, Michael, who has been working behind the scenes on almost every project...
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16 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs This Winter
The temperature is starting to dip down to where I think about nestling in front of the fireplace. The doors to the garden are no longer left wide open and our living space is just a wee bit smaller...
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My Famous Pickled Golden Beets with Ginger and Star Anise
Today I’ve shared a recipe on the My Own Ideas blog for my famous pickled golden beets with ginger and star anise. The brine is sweet with just a hint of the spices, a beautiful compliment to the...
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Fennel, Chard and Goat Cheese Pie
Please welcome back organic gardenista, Carolyn Herriot, to share with us a tantalizing recipe straight from her garden, Fennel, Chard and Goat Cheese Pie. This is just one of the many garden fresh...
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How to Make Floral, Fruit, and Herb Ice Cubes
It’s always wonderful when we can share diverse perspectives on garden projects and crafts beyond what can be found in my home garden. Different climates bring on new ideas and today I’m just so...
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Swiss Chard: Grow it! Eat it!
Swiss Chard is the colourful star of this installment of the Grow it! Eat it! series, where we will talk about growing, harvesting, cooking, and eating these highly ornamental greens. Grow It! Chard...
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Vegan Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
How do you fit a pumpkin in a canning jar? When it’s made in to a deliciously smooth, spiced pumpkin crème brûlée! This is just one of the recipes you will find in Kris Holechek Peters’ book Vegan...
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Garden Fresh Quiche with Tomatoes, Chives, and Goat Cheese
This quiche is a perfect go to recipe for a brunch party. The flaky All Butter Pie Crust is just decadent enough to stand up to the acid in the grape tomatoes and the creamy, richness of the goat’s...
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Personal-Sized Apple Pies
This past weekend we served up freshly harvested apples as mini pies topped with dulce de leche ice cream and caramel sauce. Personal-sized pies offer modern take on apple pie and ice cream that adds...
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Using Large Leaves to Cast Concrete Stepping Stones
Using large leaves from your garden to cast concrete is a fun and simple project that will inexpensively create lots of stepping stones. Imagine all the secret pathways you could create! I tried this...
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Lavender Linen Water Recipe and Printable Label
This lightly-scented lavender linen water is a must for the laundry room. Use it to fill up your iron to freshen while pressing. Pour it into a spray bottle and mist linens fresh from the wash or those...
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Halloween Crow Feather Wreath
This simple wreath can turn a welcoming front door to downright spooky in just 30 minutes. And you can’t go wrong with a crow theme in these parts. My house in East Vancouver is on the crow...
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30 Sensational Succulent Planters
Succulents are just so versatile as indoor or outdoor plants. They make amazing container displays and are just so darn low maintenance that they appeal to even the busiest gardener. I love to see all...
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Hooty the Owl Pumpkin
This owl pumpkin is an easy way to add a unique spin to your Halloween or fall decor. This year I was playing a bit more with different designs for Jack-o-Planterns and I’m happy with how this one...
View ArticleHomemade Scented Pinecones and a Pretty DIY Diffuser
Use natural scents to fill your home with the warmth of the holidays by making this pinecone aromatherapy diffuser! Scented pinecones are easy to make at home, as long as you follow a few important...
View ArticleNaturally Heal Dry or Chapped Lips with This Honey Lip Scrub
Keep lips kissable and soft with this healing honey sugar scrub. I make this recipe specifically for my lips when they get dry throughout the year. Summer sun, cold winter air, and everything in...
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