Happy Garden Projects
Happy Garden Projects
A young child wearing a patterned jacket is smiling and holding a large white squash or gourd while sitting in a yellow wheelbarrow full of various pumpkins and gourds on a farm. The background shows more pumpkins scattered on the ground and what appears to be hay bales and a rustic shed.

Fun Sustainable Gardening With Kids

03 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

Introducing children to sustainable gardening fosters environmental stewardship, creativity, and science literacy. Explore easy DIY projects, container gardening tips, and activities for eco-friendly family fun—rain or shine in Seattle.
A young child wearing a patterned jacket is smiling and holding a large white squash or gourd while sitting in a yellow wheelbarrow full of various pumpkins and gourds on a farm. The background shows more pumpkins scattered on the ground and what appears to be hay bales and a rustic shed.

Fun Sustainable Gardening With Kids

Introducing children to sustainable gardening fosters environmental stewardship, creativity, and science literacy. Explore easy DIY projects, container gardening tips, and activities for eco-friendly family fun—rain or shine in Seattle.
A single orange flower stands out sharply against a dark, blurred background with purple flowers and green foliage, drawing focus to its vivid color.

Low-Budget DIY Garden Magic

03 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Explore affordable and imaginative DIY garden decor ideas perfect for any budget. Learn how simple projects—like painted rock markers, birdhouses, and fairy lanterns—can transform your home’s outdoor space sustainably.
A single orange flower stands out sharply against a dark, blurred background with purple flowers and green foliage, drawing focus to its vivid color.

Low-Budget DIY Garden Magic

Explore affordable and imaginative DIY garden decor ideas perfect for any budget. Learn how simple projects—like painted rock markers, birdhouses, and fairy lanterns—can transform your home’s outdoor space sustainably.
A close-up view of a turquoise-colored concrete wall with a horizontal groove running through the middle and small holes and texture variations visible.

Paint Colors Transform Every Space

02 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Explore how expertly curated paint palettes from Magnolia Home can transform any Seattle home—inside and out. Discover tips on choosing, pairing, and prepping colors for stylish, sustainable spaces.
A close-up view of a turquoise-colored concrete wall with a horizontal groove running through the middle and small holes and texture variations visible.

Paint Colors Transform Every Space

Explore how expertly curated paint palettes from Magnolia Home can transform any Seattle home—inside and out. Discover tips on choosing, pairing, and prepping colors for stylish, sustainable spaces.
A small urban garden with various green plants and succulents growing in a wooden planter along the base of a beige stucco building. There are vines climbing up the wall towards two black-barred windows. A sign reading 'Sorry, No Swimming!' is attached to a pole on the right side of the image. The sidewalk runs along the garden, and there is a white statue and an additional planter with tall grasses on the far right.

Renovation Secrets for Homeowners

02 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

This article offers practical advice and candid lessons drawn from home renovation veterans, alongside tips on using digital tools like Planner 5D to streamline both garden and interior design. Readers will find clear takeaways for better budgeting, avoiding design regrets, and creating sustainable, comfortable living spaces.
A small urban garden with various green plants and succulents growing in a wooden planter along the base of a beige stucco building. There are vines climbing up the wall towards two black-barred windows. A sign reading 'Sorry, No Swimming!' is attached to a pole on the right side of the image. The sidewalk runs along the garden, and there is a white statue and an additional planter with tall grasses on the far right.

Renovation Secrets for Homeowners

This article offers practical advice and candid lessons drawn from home renovation veterans, alongside tips on using digital tools like Planner 5D to streamline both garden and interior design. Readers will find clear takeaways for better budgeting, avoiding design regrets, and creating sustainable, comfortable living spaces.
A view through a window from inside a house, showing a snowy backyard with falling snow, a street lamp, and tall green hedges in the background. The window sill has a few small bottles and kitchen items visible.

Seattle’s Smart Home Upgrades Guide

02 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Seattle homeowners face unique challenges—think rain, wind, and chilly temperatures—making energy-efficient and stylish upgrades essential. This article highlights the best local resources and smart renovations to boost comfort, value, and durability, with tips on everything from window replacements to modern kitchen remodels.
A view through a window from inside a house, showing a snowy backyard with falling snow, a street lamp, and tall green hedges in the background. The window sill has a few small bottles and kitchen items visible.

Seattle’s Smart Home Upgrades Guide

Seattle homeowners face unique challenges—think rain, wind, and chilly temperatures—making energy-efficient and stylish upgrades essential. This article highlights the best local resources and smart renovations to boost comfort, value, and durability, with tips on everything from window replacements to modern kitchen remodels.
A bright, modern office space with high arched ceilings and wooden floors. The area is decorated with many green potted plants, white furniture including a sofa and bookshelves, and a pink armchair. A few people are seen working in a meeting room at the back. Natural light fills the space through large windows on the right.

Conquer Home Reno Stress Easily

01 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

More than 70% of homeowners feel stressed by home improvement, especially at the planning stage. This article highlights resources like planners, expert platforms, and digital advice services to help Seattle residents embrace home and garden projects confidently. With the right guidance, tackling a renovation can be easier and more enjoyable.
A bright, modern office space with high arched ceilings and wooden floors. The area is decorated with many green potted plants, white furniture including a sofa and bookshelves, and a pink armchair. A few people are seen working in a meeting room at the back. Natural light fills the space through large windows on the right.

Conquer Home Reno Stress Easily

More than 70% of homeowners feel stressed by home improvement, especially at the planning stage. This article highlights resources like planners, expert platforms, and digital advice services to help Seattle residents embrace home and garden projects confidently. With the right guidance, tackling a renovation can be easier and more enjoyable.
Minimalist flat lay with eucalyptus branches on a white surface, next to a blank white card clipped with a black binder clip to a round marble coaster.

Seattle DIY Home Inspiration Guide

01 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Discover local inspiration at the Seattle Home Show and through hands-on DIY projects, like a wall-mounted herb garden. The article features practical event tips, a guide for indoor herb gardens, and highlights the value of authenticity and personal creativity in Pacific Northwest home design.
Minimalist flat lay with eucalyptus branches on a white surface, next to a blank white card clipped with a black binder clip to a round marble coaster.

Seattle DIY Home Inspiration Guide

Discover local inspiration at the Seattle Home Show and through hands-on DIY projects, like a wall-mounted herb garden. The article features practical event tips, a guide for indoor herb gardens, and highlights the value of authenticity and personal creativity in Pacific Northwest home design.
A long-eared owl perched among brown, dried leaves with a blurred natural background. The owl has distinctive ear tufts and intricate feather patterns, blending well with its surroundings.

Add Charm with Garden Accents

31 Jul 2025

Ingrid Felton

Discover how artisan-made, sustainable garden accents can add character, function, and community support to your outdoor space. Tips and inspiration for creating a lively garden, Seattle-style.
A long-eared owl perched among brown, dried leaves with a blurred natural background. The owl has distinctive ear tufts and intricate feather patterns, blending well with its surroundings.

Add Charm with Garden Accents

Discover how artisan-made, sustainable garden accents can add character, function, and community support to your outdoor space. Tips and inspiration for creating a lively garden, Seattle-style.
A lush, green outdoor space featuring two wooden lounge chairs and a small wooden table, surrounded by various tropical plants. There is an open wooden staircase with a metal railing leading upwards, and the area looks secluded and serene, ideal for relaxation.

Enchant Your Garden With Whimsy

31 Jul 2025

Ingrid Felton

This article introduces the joy of DIY fairy guest houses, offering tips for crafting one at home as a kid-friendly project. It also explores ways to add sustainable whimsy to your garden using artisan-crafted decor. Readers will find practical steps and local inspiration, perfect for Seattle’s changing springtime weather.
A lush, green outdoor space featuring two wooden lounge chairs and a small wooden table, surrounded by various tropical plants. There is an open wooden staircase with a metal railing leading upwards, and the area looks secluded and serene, ideal for relaxation.

Enchant Your Garden With Whimsy

This article introduces the joy of DIY fairy guest houses, offering tips for crafting one at home as a kid-friendly project. It also explores ways to add sustainable whimsy to your garden using artisan-crafted decor. Readers will find practical steps and local inspiration, perfect for Seattle’s changing springtime weather.
A view inside a greenhouse filled with tomato plants. The tomatoes are in various stages of ripeness, with some green and others red. There is a green watering can on the ground at the center of the greenhouse, surrounded by rich soil and leafy plants. Sunlight filters through the clear panels of the greenhouse roof and walls.

Is a Kitchen Garden Worth It?

31 Jul 2025

Ingrid Felton

Kitchen gardens can seem expensive, but their long-term value extends well beyond fresh vegetables. This article dives into real installation costs, explores hidden benefits, and offers practical tips for Seattle homeowners looking to start their own edible oasis.
A view inside a greenhouse filled with tomato plants. The tomatoes are in various stages of ripeness, with some green and others red. There is a green watering can on the ground at the center of the greenhouse, surrounded by rich soil and leafy plants. Sunlight filters through the clear panels of the greenhouse roof and walls.

Is a Kitchen Garden Worth It?

Kitchen gardens can seem expensive, but their long-term value extends well beyond fresh vegetables. This article dives into real installation costs, explores hidden benefits, and offers practical tips for Seattle homeowners looking to start their own edible oasis.