Hello Garden, DIYers and Crafters!
I'm excited to share my journey from novice gardener to certified Master Gardener and creative garden designer. As someone who loves both the science and artistry of growing, I've learned to blend traditional gardening wisdom with imaginative design.
My adventure began with a few tomato plants in Virginia, flourished in California's perfect weather with vertical gardens, and now thrives in Oregon's shady Zone 8b where I've thrown out the rulebook on traditional vegetable gardens.
My Garden Today
Instead of typical rows of raised beds, I create themed garden experiences that grow food while delighting the senses. Picture:
- Coffin-shaped beds in a spooky Skeleton Garden
- A mysterious Bigfoot retreat tucked in the shade
- A Dinosaur garden where prehistoric-looking plants mingle with modern vegetables
All these spaces are thoughtfully designed to thrive in either the shade of our trees, or in the sun.
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But That's Just the Beginning...
When I'm not in the garden, you'll find me:
- Turning harvests into global cuisine such as
- Middle Eastern
- Indian
- Asian
- And good ol’ comfort food
- Preserving the garden's bounty
- Creative food preservation
- Freezer meals
- Homemade teas and herb spice mixes
- Creating with natural materials
- Rockhounding and lapidary art
- Silversmithing and jewelry making
- DIY projects from garden beds to sewing
- Collaborating with my husband on
- Woodworking projects
- Guitar making
- Weekend adventures
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Follow Along to Learn From a Master Gardener:
- How to create unique themed gardens that are both beautiful and productive
- Tips for successful vegetable gardening
- Creative growing solutions
- Global recipes featuring garden harvests
- Food preservation techniques that make your garden last all year
- DIY project tutorials for garden structures and crafts
- How to balance a maker's lifestyle with a full-time job (yes, all this happens on weekends!)
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The secret? You don't need endless time to create something meaningful - just passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn new skills. Each weekend is a new opportunity to grow, make, and create.
Ready to join me on this adventure?
Happy Growing & Making!
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