Unique Alice In Wonderland Garden

   I needed a project and have always loved the story of "Alice In Wonderland". That's when I decided to turn my garden into the garden from that story. Read here to see the progress. All the projects have step by step instructional tutorials if you get inspired to make some of them for your own garden. See Here

Anything Can Be Turned Into A Planter

  I spend a lot of time hunting though pictures for inspirations and ideas and I love this site.  There are so many great ideas

 Look here for some great recycling inspiration 

Unique Gardening Ideas This Season

  The rules of container garden have gone in the wind. The newest trends are recycled items
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A beautiful broken pot Gnome garden.  Find more here
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Amazing vertical Air Plant Display. See More At Garden Share

I Love Blue Roses

  My favorite flower has always been a rose, but the blue rose took on a greater meaning for me when I asked my Mother if I could have them at my wedding.  I come from a time and culture where the Bride didn't have much say in what was ordered for their wedding. That was the parents job. It was also the parents job to pay for it so I really shouldn't complain. Needless to say I never got my blue roses, but....see more

How I get paint off my work table without inhaling toxic fumes.

I use so much spray paint on my art work I am on a first name basis with the paint people at Home Depot. I can easily go in and buy 10-12 cans at a time and I do it several times a week. If it can be painted I will spray it. Here is the story of how I keep my table clean. I admit to being lazy and just let the paint fly onto my work table. I do get it off and here is how .... see more

I look for whimsy in my garden all the time. I love things that are silly and unexpected. Here is how I do it See More

How To Make An Alice In Wonderland Stepping Stone

Are your garden stepping stones boring. Here is a tutorial how to bring them to life just like the flowers in Alice In wonderland. See here for a full tutorial 

Create Garden Legos Out Of Cinderblocks

  This was one of my best ideas. Everyone loves Legos so I build them out of cinder blocks. I have a full tutorial and they cost under 5.00 each to make soup to nuts. You only need 4 things and you too can have lego land in your back yard. See The Tutorial Here 

Look What I Made From Trash

 I hate waste. I am not a hoarder, but if I can avoid throwing out something I would rather reuse it, recycle it or repurpose it. A lot of my art is designed using things I already have. Not only do I save money, but I feel as if I am saving the planet. Look at some of the things I have made from things I pulled out of the trash  see more 

A Tortoise In My Yard

I have always loved turtles and tortoises and I happen to own one that weighs between 400-500 pounds named Sam. Many years ago I did animal rescue and Sam was one of the animals I rescued from a zoo that was falling apart. Sam is housed in Florida and I don't get to live with him. Imagine the damage a tortoise of that size can do in your yard. So instead I bought a replica see more...

Convert An Old Porch Swing Into A Garden Daybed

I wanted a garden daybed for the longest time. I spend so much time out there I wanted someplace comfortable to read, relax and even sleep. This year I decided to take an old porch swing and transform it into my comfy sitting area. Now I have to fight to get on it because there is always someone in my spot. Read More...

Finding Garden Art In Unlikely Places

More and more you will see people adding the strangest things to their gardens, planting flowers around them and it just works. An old rusty rake suddenly makes a great hanging plant holder if you bury the stick into the ground and secure it with some quick dry cement. Old work boots or rain shoes suddenly take on new light if you plant annuals in them or even better easy care succulents. This turns your local flea market into a garden center with just a bit of imagination. Read More...

How To Divide Succulents

Dividing Succulents is relatively easy and since their root system is fairly small they make excellent small dish gardens. Read more...

Using Cake Pans To Create Stepping Stones

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Garden Casting Recipes

  I am always using different recipes for my concrete casting. To date I like recipe 2 the best, but it's a matter of taste.

Recipe 1  Hypertufa (lightest weight, good for planters)

2 parts Portland cement

3 parts peat moss

3 parts perlite

Water

Recipe 2- (my favorite, good for stepping stones)

1 part  Portland cement

1 part peat moss

1 part Play Sand

Water

Recipe 3-

1 part Portland cement

1 part potting soil

Water

Recipe 4- (easily cracks)

Portland cement

Water

Garden Inspiration That Comes From Nature

Garden Inspiration That Comes From Nature

Welcome to Red Rock Mountain in Las Vegas Nevada. While we are located in the heart of the Mojave Desert we do have our oasis areas. Even the most sandiest sand and brush can be put together to create the feel of the tropics.... see more

How To Create Garden Toadstools For Under 10 dollars

How To Create Garden Toadstools For Under 10 Dollars

  A whimsy garden isn't very whimsical without an Alice In Wonderland toad stool, but they cost so much money to buy in the stores so I decided to craft my own. I made all of these with items I had in my home plus the cost of cement (3 dollars) and paint (6 dollars for 2 colors). See More 

Artwork By Mother Nature

Artwork By Mother Nature

Did you know that Mother Nature dictates what people think is pleasing to the eye. She is the perfect artist. See how her pallet of color transforms rocks into works of art ..See More

Five Ways Of Conserving Your Garden Water

Water wasted in your garden is just money being thrown out the window. You don't need an expensive water system to do this. Here is 5 inexpensive ways to conserve  See More...

Setting A St. Patrick's Day Table

Setting A St. Patrick's Day Table

  Is St. Patrick's Day your lucky day. Why not set a festive garden. You know Spring is right around the corner. If you lucky enough maybe you can eat in your garden. Add a splash of the rainbow these bright ideas.... read more

Store Heirloom Seeds In Plastic Medicine Bottles

Store heirloom seeds in plastic medicine bottles. They will stay clean, dry, dust free and protected from UVB. For more on turning your trash to treasures see more here

Recycling Is Part Of My Yard. Make It Part Of Yours

Look What I made from trash   This used to be a cat food container. I applied some Sculpy clay and baked it. Just fill it with sand and add a tea light candle.  For more trash to treasure ideas read more here

Adding Garden Color With A Spray Can

Ten years ago I was looking on Ebay when I found a 4 foot fiberglass garden tortoise. It looked way to large and heavy to ship, but I inquired about him from the seller. Much to my surprise the seller was only twenty minutes from my home so off to his place I went.

  I fell in love with the tortoise as soon as I saw him and made him mine. At the time he had a natural color shell and looked like a real tortoise. This only lasted a few years out in the garden year round so I decided to give it a try and paint him with some outside spray paint.

  The paint only lasts for about 2 years in the desert sun so I give him a new look every once in a while. It's fast and fun.  This was my garden tortoise after his last paint job.

  This year he is more subdued. He is sporting a turquoise shell and black skin.

Here he is hiding in the bushes when we first got him

You too can own A Giant Garden Tortoise Read More...

How To Create An Easy To Care For Terrarium

 If your anything like me there is a fine line between loving plants and killing them so that why I turn to the easier to care for plants. Here is an article about some of the easier to care for plants and how to create environments for them.

How To Create An Easy To Care For Terrarium

The Original Magic Garden

The Magic Garden was a popular children's show back in the 70's. I didn't find out until I was in my teens that Paula was my cousin. I have no idea why I was not told, but I would have gotten a lot of clout on the playground had I been able to brag on that one when it really counted. 

I loved this show growing up and I hope you enjoy one of their videos.

How To Create A Secret Fairy Garden

How To Create A Secret Fairy Garden

How To Create A Wine Bottle Fountain

How To Create A Wine Bottle Fountain

  Let the wine flow 24/7 with this adorable wine bottle fountain. Check this link out for step by step instructions how to bring the grapes to your yard also.