Creativity in the garden: Found objects, artworks can add whimsy, fun, beauty - Washington Post

Creativity in the garden: Found objects, artworks can add whimsy, fun, beauty Washington Post asks Jim Honold as he ushers me through a forest of recycled oil drum statues at his Home & Garden Art store. I've come to this Disneyland for gardeners seeking inspiration for easy ways to add whimsy to gardens, and Honold is giving me the rundown. and more »

Home & Garden: Making homemade ice cream - ReporterNews.com

Home & Garden: Making homemade ice cream ReporterNews.com "I didn't see why I couldn't try to make something similar at home." One particular business — Salt and Straw in Portland — especially caught her attention. It was noted for its constantly changing roster of flavors using ingredients such as wheat ... and more »

Home & Garden: Wiping away winter blues with spring flowers - ReporterNews.com

Home & Garden: Wiping away winter blues with spring flowers ReporterNews.com This season offers an array of different blooms to add freshness and color to your home. Bitsy Gregory, owner of Bitsy's Flowers, couldn't agree more. "Right now all types of flowers are in abundance," Gregory said. "That means they are less expensive, ...

Home & Garden: Dressing up fruit - ReporterNews.com

Home & Garden: Dressing up fruit ReporterNews.com By Meagan Freeman Special to the Reporter-News Summertime brings a bounty of delicious fruit — from watermelon and cantaloupes to strawberries and plums. These fruits are fine served alone, but with minimal effort a simple fruit can be transformed ...

Hostas on the menu? Sweet potatoes for decoration? Some plants and veggies do ... - Washington Post

Hostas on the menu? Sweet potatoes for decoration? Some plants and veggies do ... Washington Post Some flowers and vegetables are as appealing in the home garden as they are on the menu. “We generally are interested in something to eat when we grow vegetables. In some cases, however, certain vegetable cultivars have been bred and selected for their ... and more »