The Balcony Garden – 5 Great Ways to Grow a Balcony Garden

  If you worry about growing a garden because all you have available is a small balcony in an urban setting, have no fear! There are several solutions to your problem, each one unique and simple, yet elegant and gorgeous. … Read More

Spring & Summer Painted Flower Pots DIY

DIY Painted Flower Pots O.k. I know it is Fall now, with winter (ack) quickly approaching. And, I think that it is the perfect time for these lovely, summer flower pots. The sherbet and pastel colors with the bright silver … Read More

Flea Market Hanging Planter – Ombres Planter from Wood Bowls

  Here is another hanging planter project made from flea market finds. These bowls were bought a while ago from Goodwill – I had planned on making more serving bowls on pedestals, but they just didn’t work out. They were … Read More

DIY Hanging Planters made with Pop Bottles Tutorial

Pop Bottle Hanging Planter – Upside Down One type of pop bottle planter that has become more popular recently is what I call the upside-down planter. It is fairly simple to make and ensures plenty of water for the plant. … Read More

DIY Plant Hanger – Copper Strapping and Leather Cording

  I have become so enamored with hanging planters. Any way to put a plant on a wall is good, but the creative hangers seen online are so fun! I have started to make hangers out of anything and everything … Read More

DIY Plant Pots – Decoupaged and Painted Flower Pot

Decoupage has come a long way, with the advent of the many beautiful papers that are abundant in craft stores. I am partial to the natural look, so used a lovely rice paper with leaves embedded. Method to make decoupaged … Read More

DIY Plant Hanger – Leather Scraps and Rivets

Last Christmas, I had picked up some leather scraps at a local fabric store. I ended up making leather flowers, decorations and jewelry for family, but ended up with lots of leftover leather scraps. I found that leather is fairly … Read More

Creative Gardens – How to Rejuvenate an Old Flower Pot

Do you have an old, ugly flower pot? This old planter is at least 10 years old. It is one of those foam flower pots with a thin coating of faux terra cotta. It is old, cracked, flaking, and the terra … Read More

Hanging Plants – 10 Best Plants for Hanging Wall Planters

Hanging plants are beautiful and growing in popularity. The styles of hanging planters are varied and modern, so it is no wonder that more and more people want hanging plants in their home. But, once you have bought or made … Read More

Urban gardening, Container Gardens, Hanging Planters seen in the Wild

People are so creative when it comes to growing and decorating. Here is a collection of container gardens and hanging planters collected as I find them, “in the Wild.”   Vegetable garden in a small space using buckets for garden … Read More

Creative Gardens – Fall Self-Watering Planter

I am so excited. This is my favorite project so far! An old wooden crate turned into a self watering planter – and It turned out amazing! I was looking for a creative garden ideas for a fall planter. My … Read More

Recycled Garden Ideas – DIY Herb Planter

Recently, I have been fascinated and amused by all the clever upcycled garden containers I see on Pinterest. I am challenging myself to see how many re-used items can be found and made into DIY indoor planters and creative outdoor … Read More

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