Articles by Amanda MacArthur

A Backyard Christmas Tree Farm

A Backyard Christmas Tree Farm

I've always wanted to run a Christmas tree farm. Maybe it's because my aunt and uncle owned one of those Christmas tree lots as a kid, and I spent a  
10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons

10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons

Egg cartons, like popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners, are one of the quintessential craft items for school projects. You can turn an egg carton into a bird feeding tray or  
An Amaryllis Gift

An Amaryllis Gift

An Amaryllis is a beautiful winter flower with large, showy blooms that make it the perfect choice for gifting. Unlike cut flowers, an Amaryllis gift like Amaryllis bulbs are long-lasting  
The Christmas Cactus of Hope

The Christmas Cactus of Hope

Do you own a Christmas cactus; or Schlumbergera bridgesii? I've always liked the look of them, with their reaching little green fingers and funky pink blooms at the tips, but  
How to Build a Raised Bed Over Clay Soil

How to Build a Raised Bed Over Clay Soil

Ah ... the infamous clay soil. The nemesis of gardeners everywhere. When it comes to the loose, well-drained soil that gardens love, clay soil is the opposite. Tender roots have