Using Wildflowers for Natural Dyeing: A Guide
Afton Nelson
Using Wildflowers for Natural Dyeing: A Guide

Wildflowers can be used to create beautiful and natural dyes for fabrics, yarns, and other materials. This sustainable and eco-friendly...

A wedding banquet table with upcycled glass vases with eucalyptus in them arranged on a slice of wood log
Afton Nelson
An Earth-Friendly Wedding: Tips for a Sustainable Celebration

Your wedding day is one of the most special and meaningful days of your life. It’s a time to celebrate...

An orange and black, with white spots monarch butterfly on a stalk of bright red Indian Paintbrush wildflower
Afton Nelson
The Importance of Wildflowers in Supporting Pollinators: A Guide

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, play a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping plants to reproduce and...

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Afton Nelson
Memorial Quilts: A Comforting Way to Remember

Making a memorial quilt can be a beautiful and meaningful way to honor a loved one who has passed away....

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Afton Nelson
The Secret Language of Victorian Flowers: A Guide to 10 Popular Flowers and Their Meanings

In the Victorian era, flowers were used as a way to express feelings and emotions that could not be spoken...

A bouquet of yellow and orange wildflowers with some greenery
Afton Nelson
Flower Arranging with Wildflowers: Tips and Techniques

Wildflowers bring a unique beauty and natural charm to flower arrangements. From meadow-inspired bouquets to wild and whimsical centerpieces, wildflowers...

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Afton Nelson
Is a Tattoo For You: How Getting Inked Can Comfort

Memorial tattoos are a popular way for people to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. For many,...

a seed packet with forget me not seeds and a blue flower heart and loving message set on a background of natural elements like a log, fern leaf and pinecone.
Afton Nelson
Planting Hope: Using Custom Seed Packets to Celebrate Life

Funerals and memorial services are a time to celebrate the life of a loved one, and to remember and honor...

A man and woman hiking up a grassy hilside covered with blue wildflowers. A mountain peak is in the background
Afton Nelson
What's That Flower: Identifying Wildflowers on Your Next Hike

Going on a hike can be a wonderful way to connect with nature and observe the beauty of the wildflowers...

Seed packets held onto a string line with tiny clothespins. The seed packets have stickers with green leaves on them.
Afton Nelson
Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors: How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Your wedding day is a special and meaningful occasion, and you want to make sure that everything is perfect, including...

A wooden table top with green plants and several rustic pins filled with brown paper seed packets. A sign reads, please choose a seed packet as our thank you.
Afton Nelson
The Meaning Behind Seed Packet Wedding Favors: Symbolizing the Growth of Love

Wedding favors are a small but meaningful way to thank your guests for sharing in your special day. They’re a...

The Remarkable Power of Sunflowers: How Backyard Gardeners Can Help Clean Up Soil and Aid in Environmental Healing
Afton Nelson
The Remarkable Power of Sunflowers: How Backyard Gardeners Can Help Clean Up Soil and Aid in Environmental Healing

A recent study conducted by a student at the University of Virginia has confirmed what many gardeners already knew -...