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Potter Craft and Potter Style Crafternoon Book Event | Red-Handled Scissors

Potter Craft and Potter Style Crafternoon Book Event

Yesterday, I took a break from the blog redesign to head over to Random House for the Potter Craft and Potter Style Crafternoon book event. I had a great time checking out the new craft book titles, hitting the project table, and catching up with crafty pals that I usually only get to see at …

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We're Having Technical Difficulties | Red-Handled Scissors

We’re Having Technical Difficulties

Red-Handled Scissors has new hosting. (Yay!) Unfortunately, moving things around means that you can expect a few snags and glitches here and there while I work to put things in place. Kindly excuse any display problems with pages and widgets—they should be sorted out by the end of the day. During this process, all of …

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5 Tips for Successful Fire Escape and Container Gardening | Red-Handled Scissors

5 Tips for Successful Fire Escape and Container Gardening

It’s planting season for fire escape gardens here in Brooklyn, and I spent a good portion of yesterday afternoon elbow-deep in dirt. Here’s a little tour of this year’s crop, plus my five must-do tips for growing a successful container garden, no matter where you live! Tip 1Select container-friendly plants that are right for your …

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Sunday Snapshot: Vegetable Planting Day | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Vegetable Planting Day

It’s officially planting day for the fire escape garden here at TZoM headquarters, and the tomatoes, peppers, and assorted herbs are all itching to join my already-blooming strawberries outside. But first, maybe an afternoon cocktail? What’s in your garden?

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