30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: Gifts for the Gardener

Welcome to day 21 of

Hi All! I have switched my focus onto the up-coming holidays that will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! For me, some of the best memories and gifts have been what is handmade and from the heart. And, I love giving and receiving handmade and locally crafted gifts. So, I am going to share a new project every day for the month of November to get y'all (and myself) into the spirit of the holidays! I hope you enjoy the next thirty days with me! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

Gifts for the Gardener

Here are just a few D.I.Y. gift ideas for the gardener in your life. You can find more ideas at my Pinterest account. 

Seed bombs from Everything Nothing Wonderful with label download.

What gardener wouldn't love a good hand, nourishing hand scrub by Elizabeth at The Nourished Life.

Are you kidding me!? These are awesome! I may have to make these for myself! Project by Ann at Our Garden Path.

These are so cute! From Martha Stewart.

Giant Allium's are one of my favorite blooms in the garden. These are made with spray painted chicken wire. Check them out HERE.

Tomorrow: Giant Glitter Ball Ornaments

Showing signs of Summer-itis

On these rare, warm, blue sky spring days in the Northwest, I tend to get Summer-itis. 

I lay in the hammock in the back yard and stare up through the Curly Willow tree at the sky. I daydream about harvesting goodies from my (hopefully) full veggie garden boxes while the kids play in the splash pool. Of warm days running errands with the windows down and the wind blowing the kids' hair. 

I daydream of the smell of the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries that I hand pick with the kids at my local farmer's. The birds chirp, the wind gently rustles the tree leaves while parents teach their children how to find that perfect berry. 

Yep, I have caught Summer-itis. Big time. I know this warm, spring weather won't last so I try to enjoy it while it is here. And I am thankful and excited for what is to come with summer. So, what do you daydream about when you get Summer-itis? 

Anticipating Spring

 The sun has been peaking out from behind the clouds more and more lately. 

It has me anticipating Spring's arrival and the garden that I will be planting soon.  

As I plan out my planting calendar, I am remembering last years great harvest. 

Lettuce, basil, carrots, radishes, peas, bush beans, basil, mint, strawberries, and tomatoes. 

So many wonderful tomatoes. 

This year I plan to add a few things too. Kale, cilantro, parsley, spinach, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions. 

So I wonder.......

Do you plant a garden? 

What are you anticipating with Spring's coming?