Author: Katherine Laughlin

Herbal Bath Salt

A long soak in the tub is a nice treat after working outdoors. It’s even better with homemade bath salts made with herbs harvested from

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Fence Wire Trellis

I’ve taken advantage of vertical surfaces in my small vegetable garden to grow more plants. This simple fence wire trellis enables me to grow blackberries

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Mosaic Entry Pad

If you want to give texture, pattern and rhythm a try in your garden, here’s a project you’ll be interested in. I created an entry

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Gourd Birdhouses

One of my favorite summer annual vines is the gourd. It’s a super easy plant to grow from seed. The vine’s large leaves add interest

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Gourd Scarecrow

This whimsical character is easy to put together. You just need a few materials and some imagination! Materials 1 stake 6 feet long (support) 1

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