by Shelley Levis
Recycled Jean Planter I saw a fabric planter made to hang on a wall a while back and started to think that this would be easy enough to make out of a durable, breathable material like an old pair of jeans. Zip one of these together in a snap and...
by Shelley Levis
Lavender Balsamic Lamb Marinade Grilled lamb chops will never be the same after you try it with this marinade! My husband and I loved this recipe and you will too. Lavender is similar to rosemary in it’s woodsy flavor when used as a savory ingredient to...
by Shelley Levis
Edible Flower Planter How adorable is this bucket? Well, I have to give thanks to Carrie over at The Passionate Home for this contribution. She painted up this bucket with chalk paint for my talk at the McBurney Summer Series Event on Edible Flower Planters....
by Shelley Levis
Two things every garden is full of right now… basil and cucumbers! Mojitos are a summer time favorite, but if you have a large group or party, trying to make individual cocktails can be a pain. Prepare this batch version recipe ahead of time so you can...
by Shelley Levis
Red Wine Blackberry Vinegar How does a blackberry vinaigrette served on fresh greens and with local goat cheese and toasted sugar glazed hazelnuts sound? Mmm… it was delicious and it certainly celebrates being a locavore. Make this flavored vinegar and...
by Shelley Levis
Pallet Trough Planter If you have a small patio, then you don’t have a lot of room for big planters. This easy DIY Pallet Trough Planter can be made in an afternoon and it’s perfect for pushing up against a patio wall. I am very happy to...
by Shelley Levis
Herb Cheese Stuffed Nasturtiums Recipe I have been dreaming for these beauties to start blooming and the day has finally come! It started out with one today, one tomorrow… but I needed at least 6 to bloom all the same time because I knew that once I made...
by Shelley Levis
Pallet Wood Serving Tray 1 Pallet, 5 Projects. This is the second project in my DIY recycled pallet wood series. The goal was to create as many garden related decor items I could from just one simple pallet. Why? Cause I’m a decorating on a dime diva and...
by Shelley Levis
DIY Outdoor Chandelier Ok… so I do a ton of projects in spring. But then everything happens in spring for a garden writer. We’re planting, watering, growing, creating and well… just celebrating… like the BEST season of the year. (until...
by Shelley Levis
How to Harvest a Flowerfetti Everything is blooming! I’ve been so busy gathering flowers for drying and making Flowerfetti’s that I seem to be spending all my time in the garden. No complaints here, but my husband has learned that if he...
