Grow your gardenand make candles, potpourri, tinctures, wind chimes, birdhouses and much more.
Gardening grounds us in nature, connecting us to Mother Earth and all she provideseven if your garden is just a hanging basket of cherry tomatoes or a windowsill filled with herb pots. It can also bring out our creative sideand in this book, lifelong gardener and bestselling author Becca Anderson combines her love of crafting and of gardening to present a collection of inspired DIY ideas.
Along with tips on growing flowers, herbs and veggies, there are dozens of how-tos in this delightful guide for making candles, potpourri, bath salts, essential oils, floral waters, tinctures, liquors, pickles, jams, and even fountains, birdhouses, and fairy doors. You'll learn:
Time-tested gardening secrets
How to garden in big and small spaces
Recipes for home-grown vegetables and fruits
How to preserve and ferment
How to make DIY garden decorations and fixtures
Anderson's own gardening stories that will inspire, motivate, and lift the spirit