Made & Kept: Growing, Crafting and Keeping Flowers
Flowers that were grown, folded, dyed, piped in sugar or wrapped in moss. The workbench drawer: practical guides with a little dirt under the fingernails.
Gerbera Daisy Care: How to Grow Gerbera Daisies in Pots and Garden Beds
Learn how to grow gerbera daisy plants and keep them blooming: light, watering, soil, feeding, pests and overwintering for pots and garden beds.
The Everlasting Garden: How Faux Botanicals Are Changing the Way We Decorate Our Homes
Tired of bouquets that wilt in a few days? Faux botanicals are a game-changer. Today's artificial flowers are so incredibly realistic, with stunning detail, that they offer all the visual payoff of fresh blooms with none of the hassle. They are the perfect, no-fuss solution for bringing year-round beauty into your home.
Your Backyard Goldmine: Growing Profitable Cut Flowers for Small Growers
Who hasn't dreamed of turning a love for gardening into a side hustle? If you have a green thumb and a plot of land, you might be sitting on a goldmine. Growing cut flowers for profit is one of the best cash crops for small-scale growers. It's a surprisingly profitable and simple business you can start part-time, and it can bring in a steady income all season long.
The Joyful Art of Paper Blooms: A Guide to Making Crepe Paper Flowers
Want to make the magic of a fresh bouquet last forever? Crepe paper flowers are a fantastic way to create vibrant, lifelike blooms that never wilt. This craft may look intimidating, but it's a surprisingly accessible journey for anyone. You can create a beautiful, handcrafted work of art that will always look its best, no watering required.
Your Cake is a Canvas: A Beginner's Guide to Crafting Edible Gum Paste Flowers
Ever marveled at a cake decorated with what looks like real flowers and wondered how it was done? The secret is often gum paste, a magical, edible substance that allows anyone to create stunning, lifelike sugar flowers. If you have a little patience and a desire to learn, you can create your own beautiful, intricate floral arrangements to adorn cakes and other confections.
The Golden Secret: A Guide to Natural Dyeing with Marigold Flowers
Do you love the vibrant, sunny burst of a marigold bouquet? What if you could capture that same cheer and embed it into fabric? Natural dyeing allows you to do just that, creating your own wearable works of art. This intentional act is a little bit of science, a little bit of gardening, and a whole lot of magic, giving a story to every piece of fabric you create.
Angled Paint Brush for Painting Flowers, Leaves, and Everything in Between
What makes an angled paint brush a game-changer for painting flowers and leaves? Its unique, slanted shape allows for incredible versatility and control. This one tool can create everything from sharp edges to soft, feathered strokes, making it a perfect workhorse for artists of all levels. .