Creating a Sunny Desertscape: A Succulent & Cactus Terrarium Bowl
If the closed terrarium is a humid, secret forest, then this project is a bright, rocky desert landscape captured in a bowl. After so many of you asked for more succulent…
How I Built My Dream Closed Terrarium (A Start-to-Finish Guide)
There’s something truly magical about a closed terrarium. It’s a tiny, self-sustaining world under glass, a living piece of art that brings the quiet, lush feeling of a forest floor right…
Welcoming Winter Wildlife: A DIY Bird Cafe for Your Garden
Winter in New England signals a shift for us gardeners. Our vibrant summer beds may be sleeping beneath the snow, but if you look closely, you’ll see the garden is far…
Beyond the Vase: Why I Started Growing A Dried Flower Garden
Five years ago, I added my dedicated cut flower garden here at the Cottage. I was chasing the joy of fresh bouquets, but I stumbled onto something even better: strawflowers. That…
Shh, They’re Not Real! Springtime Branches with DIY Paper Blossoms
Transform bare branches into an explosion of springtime with this easy, budget-friendly DIY project! Using simple paper, a trusty glue gun, and a sprinkle of creativity, you’ll create the prettiest blossoms…
My Annual Ritual: Crafting a Modern, Foraged Fall Wreath
Join me for my favorite fall tradition: crafting a wreath foraged entirely from my garden. This year I created a modern, asymmetrical style wreath. This step-by-step guide shows how to use…