DIY & Projects
Hello! Here in “DIY & Projects” you’ll find all our favorite projects we have completed here at our urban homestead. Simply scroll down this page to see all our DIY articles. If you are looking for a particular project, like one you may have seen on my Instagram, feel free to use the search icon above or select a subcategory from the drop down menu. Enjoy ♥
DIY Garden Arch: How to Build a Cattle Panel Trellis
Three years ago Sam built me a set of two cattle panel trellises in a very barren corner of our yard. They were part of my design to increase our growing space for fruits and vegetables. To this day, our cattle panel trellis DIY continues to be one most popular garden...
An Urban Pallet Compost Bin Design
Welcome to the 2nd article in our composting series! If you missed it, last time I discussed how we got started composting and the compost tumbler basics that we have been practicing for years. If you are gardening in a small space, urban area, or are just nervous...
A DIY Seed Starting Soil Mix Recipe
If you want to start a garden from seed, it is very important to choose the correct soil medium for starting and raising those seeds. Using a good seed starting mix will improve your chances of success. Now, you do have some choices, but it's important to not feel...
My Favorite Gardening Hacks
I'm not a very "gadget-savvy" person. I don't like clutter or buying tools. My garden style is very much "use what you have" and don't overthink it. This article covers some of the fun things I've discovered while gardening over the years. By now we have family,...
Fresh Homemade Holiday Wreath Tutorial
Being a gardener and a plant lover, it's no surprise that I spot fresh, local greenery that is perfect for home decor everywhere I look. As the holidays approach, I like to find ways to bring the garden indoors to enjoy. I'm going to show you how it's possible to take...
10 Gifts for Gardeners Who Love to Cook
I'd like to preface this list by saying that I LOVE homemade gifts---jams/jellies, herb mixes, fresh baked cookies---you know what I mean. But, I also know that sometimes you prefer to buy a gift. Maybe you don't enjoy baking or crafting, or maybe you ran out of time....
DIY Dried Orange, Spice, and Everything Nice Garland
Who doesn't love a rustic, dried orange garland? While I typically make one to decorate for the holidays, who says you couldn't make one for any season or special event? This is my twist on the ever-popular dried orange garland, and can be customized using whatever...
3 Simple, Garden Inspired Centerpiece Ideas
Table centerpieces aren't just for fancy parties. Even just a simple posy from the garden can create the kind of inviting ambiance that gives any meal a boost. One of my favorite things is being able to run outside to the garden and clip something fresh for the table....
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