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Herb Gardening and How To Paint A Sign

Hi everyone! So far I got my herbs planted and then decided to make a little sign for that container. I’ll do the tutorial on sign making at the end since so many of you have seen me do it before. I planted my herbs in a large container on my deck, right outside my kitchen window. It’s more convenient to have them right by the kitchen as I can just pop outside to cut some fresh herbs ... Read More about Herb Gardening and How To Paint A Sign

Spring Garden In A Gravy Boat

By Manuela Williams

I usually don't like to keep the plants I buy for indoors in the containers they come in. So when I found a large white gravy boat on clearance at Target a few weeks I ago I knew it would make a great planter.I planted some little Grape Hyacinths and some mini daffodils in it!I've planted various Paperwhites and Jonquils in this black transferware tureen all winterThis Campanula is planted in a ... Read More about Spring Garden In A Gravy Boat

The China Garden

By Manuela Williams

I don't know about you, but I name my various gardens. We have the White Garden, The Riverbirch Walk, The Sahara, Hydrangea Alley etc. One of my very favorite little gardens is in front of my vegetable garden - that's my Cottage Garden(pictured above). Right next to it is the China Garden. No it doesn't have an oriental theme! It's called that because I placed lots of my dishes and teacups in ... Read More about The China Garden

A Day In The Life Of a Frugal Homemaker

By A Cultivated Nest Team

What a Frugal Homemaker Does Daily to Save Money. I talk about frugal living all the time, but I know that those who are new to living a frugal life often wonder what exactly an average frugal day looks like. So today I decided I'd share with you an example of a day in my life, full of all the frugal things I do! Here is A Day In The Life Of A Frugal Homemaker! And remember, this is just ... Read More about A Day In The Life Of a Frugal Homemaker

7 Tips for Growing Parsley

By A Cultivated Nest Team

Handy Parsley Growing Tips. If you are trying to decide which herbs to grow this summer, you should definitely put parsley on your list. Not only is parsley excellent for using as garnish, but it can be added for flavor to numerous recipes, and can even be used as pest prevention! Look below at my 7 Tips for Growing Parsley, and see why parsley is such a fantastic herb to grow and have on ... Read More about 7 Tips for Growing Parsley

20 Beautiful Upcycled Planter Ideas

By A Cultivated Nest Team

Cute DIY Repurposed Planter Projects. Discover creative ways to breathe new life into your garden with some new planters! If you're a frugal gardener, then you'll definitely want to consider DIY upcycled planters. From repurposing old furniture to transforming everyday items like rain boots into charming planters, these 20 Beautiful Upcycled Planter Ideas add a touch of personality and ... Read More about 20 Beautiful Upcycled Planter Ideas