Hearth and Vine

Learn how to make a wooden boot tray that is attractive enough for your foyer. This pretty piece of decor is simple to create and very useful in the home. Have you seen these pretty wooden mats that some people are using for their welcome mat? Some are put together with rope or beads, and...

Learn about some of the best container plants for full sun, including which containers to use, plants to purchase, and how to arrange them. Growing a lush and beautiful planter in full sun is easy. There are many choices at the nursery, maybe too many, so it helps to have a game plan in mind...

This pickled vegetable recipe is made with spices and brine, which can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks, and requires no sugar, so you can feel even better about eating them. As you may know, I'm more of an ornamental than an edible gardener. I do grow a lot of herbs and have...

Learn two different ways to create your own pressed flower bookmarks with just a few supplies. They are fun to assemble and make great gifts. Here's another fun DIY craft to make with pressed flowers. I've experimented with two styles. One is an old fashioned, torn paper look, and the other uses laminating sheets for...

Enjoy this list of 13 pink flowering shrubs that you will want to put on your wish list for this year's garden. Most of them will flourish in a wide range of climates and are easy to grow. When creating garden spaces, flowering bushes can really give you more bang for your buck. They are...