I have a habit of seeing something I like in a shop and thinking, "I could make that." In the case of the cork wreath, I was right. I sweet-talked a friend who'd been saving corks for a while, found ...

Despite the fact that you and I both know there are still serious gardening chores to accomplish before the end of the year, the truth is that our thoughts are turning to the holidays and decorating.

This time of year, traditional evergreen wreaths with red ribbons are sold at every bodega, corner store, and gardening center—really anyplace with a cash register. And for good reason. They’re ...