Words by Lisa

Welcome to year two of my humble greenhouse. This is the year of the begonia. The African violets have been relegated to a shady spot under the shelves. I never would have imagined myself saying this, but I have too many African violets. And too many plants in general.

The begonias are a welcome change. I only have three. Maybe that will suffice.

Buy 100% wool scrap yarn from the thrift shop.

Use the scrap yarn to crochet rectangles of various sizes.

Let the rectangles sit on your floor for a year and a half until you can't stand it anymore.

Sew the rectangles together, leaving wonky edges, as it looks kind of cool. OPTIONAL: Try to give the patchwork afghan to your kid, who will not want it.

1. Find table at thrift shop.

2. Paint table red.

3. Cover red with black and varnish it.

And voila! You can create your own witch altar: