Grow your garden-and make candles, potpourri, tinctures, wind chimes, birdhouses and much more.
Gardening grounds us in nature, connecting us to Mother Earth and all she provides-even 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 side-and 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
