My husband and I are avid gardeners, so putting together a post on Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects was an absolute blast. Come with us today as we look into planting, pruning, decorating, and crafting. There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy!
I hope your weekend is off to a great start and that you’re ready for some garden fun! Join me today as we explore a range of garden and craft projects together.
Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 163
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My Uncle George shared my mom’s passion for gardening. As kids, his back patio was our playground—a haven with a little fish pond and a path lined with flowers leading to the backyard. When I grew up, he gave my mom a small start of his prized Siberian Iris, which she later passed on to me.
During our move from Seattle to Northern California, amidst the chaos of packing, I made sure to take a small sample of that beautiful bush with me.
Last year, we finally found a new home for the iris in our garden. Today, I spotted four blossoms ready to bloom. I’ll be sure to snap a photo and share it with you next week.
And speaking of gardening, there’s a quote I adore:
“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.” – Gertrude Jekyll
Happy Gardening to you all!
A Personal Note from Janine
This time of year, my husband and I practically live in our garden.
Every weekend, we go to our local nursery, losing ourselves among the rows of plants. It’s a bit of an obsession for both of us.
Our garden is coming together now, with our plants finally starting to flourish as we’d hoped. We’ve got cascading rosemary draping beautifully over the garden wall we wanted to hide and planted many flower seeds that we’re excited to see grow. I’ll list the ones we picked out below.
Our garden’s color scheme is centered around white, purple, pink, and lime green.
We spend even more time outdoors with our new puppy, Maisy. Let’s hope she doesn’t get too curious and mess with our plants—she’s tiny, so fingers crossed!
Well, happy gardening!
Cheers,
PS: Make sure to check out my self-water glass globe down below. It’s so COOL!
This Week’s Inspiration – Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts
Old Fashioned Lemon Squares Recipe
How to Hang Outdoor String Lights
So now that it is officially summer, do you want to learn How to Hang Outdoor String Lights? Our backyard is lovely when the sun goes down, and our outdoor Vintage Edison Bulbs create such a magical atmosphere! My outdoor container garden post shows you more of our summer backyard.
How to Start a Hydrangea Plant
I bought some hydrangea flowers from our local farmers market, and they surprised me by rooting in the vase. Some I planted in the soil, while others I left in the water. The outcome has been fascinating, and now I’ve got a handful of mature hydrangea bushes in our flower garden!
Want to learn how to start your own hydrangeas from a stem? Come check it out!
Pruning Endless Summer Hydrangeas
Pruning Endless Summer Hydrangeas is essential for keeping them healthy and looking good. Let’s explore what you need to know when it’s time to prune these gorgeous perennials.
This summer, we changed things up in our yard. Our new outdoor dining room is fabulous, and so today, I’m sharing Small Outdoor Patio Ideas in this post. Here are a few things to consider when decorating your outdoor patio space.
I’ve chalked paint a lot of our furniture—it’s like magic for giving new life to old metal chairs! Seriously, it’s amazing. I shared all the details of my project in this post, so come take a peek!
An Easy Outdoor Summer Table is my favorite kind of table to style. In this post are nine helpful tips on how to create a beautiful outdoor tablescape.
For those of you who are unaware, Lady Banks Rose is a vigorous climbing rose. It comes in white and yellow and has a slightly sweet scent. It is a thornless rose that is easy to care for. Prune it to train it to grow up arbors, along a fence, or any stable structure!
Despite being a novice gardener, this climbing rose has thrived along our backyard fence. It’s done so well that we planted seven more bushes in our yard.
So if you’ve been searching for the perfect bush to decorate your backyard with, the hunt is over. This climbing rose is your winner!
Check out this winner of a bush to see why it’s the best for the backyard!
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Plastic Outdoor Chairs
I tackled this project a while back, but I still can’t get over how incredible the results were with chalk paint on plastic. If your plastic Adirondack chairs are looking weathered, you’ve gotta check out this post!
In today’s post, I’ll show you how to make suncatchers. It’s such a fun craft for adults and kids. All you need are a few materials, and in just a few minutes, you’ll have a stunning piece of art to hang on your wall or window.
Boutique of the Week – Simple Porch Decor
Amazon Simple Porch Decor offers solutions for transforming your favorite outdoor space into a cozy retreat. From gorgeous garlands and wreaths to outdoor rugs that tie the look together, Amazon’s vast selection caters to various tastes and budgets.
More Garden Projects From Friends
You’ve gotta see my friend Leslie’s incredible vegetable garden—it’s seriously impressive! And her homemade tomato cages? They’re absolutely stunning and so effective. If you plan to grow tomatoes this summer, you must check out her fantastic tutorial!
Before and After Front Yard Makeover
You won’t want to miss my friend KariAnne’s incredible post about transforming her front yard. She covers everything from the layout to all the plants—it’s a must-see for any garden enthusiast!
This Week’s Tip – Self-Watering Glass Globes
Self-Watering Glass Globes
I recently ordered two self-watering globes for my patio flower planters, and they’ve been a game changer. Seeing how well they work, I just went ahead and bought six more! I’m absolutely hooked on these handy garden gadgets.
I filled them with water, and one needs refilling every 2-3 days, while the other can go a whole week without needing more water. It’s clear that each planter has its own watering needs.
I plan to use the extra globes in my Fiddle Leaf Fig containers and some hanging pots. It’s a relief not to have to set up irrigation for all our patio plants!
They will come in handy when we are vacationing this summer!
Latest Obsession – Raised Garden Container
Raised Garden Container
I’ve been busy with my first raised veggie garden project. I grabbed one of these affordable containers and have been slowly working on it.
Putting it together was a breeze. I lined the container with a weed-proofing liner to prevent water from leaking out the small holes on the sides. Then, I had some rich organic garden soil delivered—about 1 cubic yard—and I’ll transfer it into the container today.
This weekend, we’re off to the nursery to pick up a variety of vegetable starts. I’m eager to get this garden up and running, and I’ll share more updates once I’m done!
My Amazon Finds – Gardening SALE Items
Please tap on the photos below to shop the link.
Shop My Favorite Summer Flower Seeds!
Here’s the link to my favorite flower seeds and more summer things!
What a whirlwind of a week it’s been for us!
We welcomed our new puppy, and navigating life with a furry friend brought its fair share of surprises. Needless to say, our projects took a bit of a backseat. But fear not, this weekend, we’re diving back into the swing of things with some garden work.
I’m itching to kickstart my vegetable garden, while my husband has his sights set on building a pergola for our pool equipment.
And of course, in between all the DIY, we’ll be showering our puppy with love and attention.
Wishing you a happy time in the garden and a fantastic Saturday!
Cheers,
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