Useful Plants & Botanical Projects

Pine Cones: Why the Same Species Opens, Holds and Ages Differently

Pine Cones: Why the Same Species Opens, Holds a...

Why pine cones open and close in different settings, how species like white pine, Scots pine and ponderosa differ, and how to dry, store and use cones in projects.

Pine Cones: Why the Same Species Opens, Holds a...

Why pine cones open and close in different settings, how species like white pine, Scots pine and ponderosa differ, and how to dry, store and use cones in projects.

Beyond the Scented Leaf: Turn a Scented Pelargonium Collection into a Fragrance and Dried-Botanical Workshop

Beyond the Scented Leaf: Turn a Scented Pelargo...

Go beyond display with scented pelargoniums: learn how leaf oils behave, grow and harvest for material, dry leaves for sachets, and make a simple alcohol infusion to compare scents.

Beyond the Scented Leaf: Turn a Scented Pelargo...

Go beyond display with scented pelargoniums: learn how leaf oils behave, grow and harvest for material, dry leaves for sachets, and make a simple alcohol infusion to compare scents.

Choosing a Container for English Lavender's Real Job

Choosing a Container for English Lavender's Rea...

Pick a container for English lavender by its job: fast drainage, useful depth, suitable material and easy moving for display, drying harvest or winter protection.

Choosing a Container for English Lavender's Rea...

Pick a container for English lavender by its job: fast drainage, useful depth, suitable material and easy moving for display, drying harvest or winter protection.

Sweet Orange Peels: Drying and Storing the Harvest for Later Use

Sweet Orange Peels: Drying and Storing the Harv...

Learn how to prepare, dry and store sweet orange peels so the zest and dried rind keep their color and aroma for kitchen, fragrance and craft projects.

Sweet Orange Peels: Drying and Storing the Harv...

Learn how to prepare, dry and store sweet orange peels so the zest and dried rind keep their color and aroma for kitchen, fragrance and craft projects.

Sweet Orange Peels and Air-Dried Flowers: What to Check Before Swapping Materials or Tools

Sweet Orange Peels and Air-Dried Flowers: What ...

Use sweet orange peels as a fragrant dried botanical while learning what to check before replacing a flower-drying medium, rack or room setup.

Sweet Orange Peels and Air-Dried Flowers: What ...

Use sweet orange peels as a fragrant dried botanical while learning what to check before replacing a flower-drying medium, rack or room setup.

Plan Strawflower Sachets Around the Material You Actually Have

Plan Strawflower Sachets Around the Material Yo...

Plan strawflower sachets around the dried material you actually have, with guidance on fill volume, fabric choice, closures, and useful supplies.

Plan Strawflower Sachets Around the Material Yo...

Plan strawflower sachets around the dried material you actually have, with guidance on fill volume, fabric choice, closures, and useful supplies.