Jacki Cammidge is a Certified Horticulturist and rustic garden artisan with 30+ years creating twig trellises, archways, and hypertufa pieces from natural materials.

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Twigs, rustic salvage and found objects made into garden art - sound like something you like, too?

If it's rusty or rustic, weathered treasures gleaned from thrift stores and garage sales, or hand made crafts from natural materials in the hedgerows and roadsides; these are things that appeal to me - find out what is next...

Jun 04, 2026

Rural Living - ah, the country life!

Living in the Country and learning to be self sufficient, and how to enjoy nature is what Rural Living is all about

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Jun 03, 2026

Spindle Angels - rustic porch or mantel decor

Make some rustic porch Spindle Angels...

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Jun 02, 2026

Garden Art Sign - rustic and recycled

Selling recycled rustic garden decor demands a special Garden Art Sign by way of illustration...

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Jun 01, 2026

Twig Obelisk - delicate vine support for your garden

How to build a Twig Obelisk for vines to grow on flanking steps, or for fairy lights on your porch; upcycling never felt so good...

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May 31, 2026

Hypertufa Finials - topping it all off

Simple to make - the toughest part is getting your nerve up to smash the mold off your Hypertufa Finial - a glass lamp globe...

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May 30, 2026

The Gardener is 'In' Sign - a fun and witty decoration for your garden

The Gardener is 'In' or 'Out' Sign - use this to tutorial to make your own - you have my permission...

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May 29, 2026

Rustic Painted Doors - make your door unique

Make a unique opening for your dwelling or shed; Rustic Painted Doors...

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May 28, 2026

Garden Faces; mysterious and intriguing, faces add a human dimension

Many gardens are decorated with funky junk and garden art, but there seems to be a common thread among gardeners; we like to have Garden Faces around us...

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May 27, 2026

Hypertufa Hand Grasping a Sempervivum Bouquet

The Hypertufa Hand Grasping a Sempervivum bouquet reminds me of a little kid, with a handful of dandelions - Here, Mommy, these are for you!

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May 26, 2026

Antique Glass Insulators - collectible, vintage glass

Collectible Antique Glass Insulators have been around for ages; they grow in value every year

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May 25, 2026

Chalkboard Paint - methods and techniques

Methods and techniques for making your own chalkboard using rustic materials and chalkboard paint...

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May 24, 2026

Vintage Watering Cans; galvanized zinc for my junk garden

Collect Vintage Watering Cans to display in your junk garden; these are one of the most often coveted thrift store finds...

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May 23, 2026

DIY Mushroom Solar Lights from Thrifted Glass

Turn thrifted glass and an old yard light into mushroom solar lights that add soft glow, handmade character, and cottage-garden appeal to your beds and paths.

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May 22, 2026

Rustic Garden Structures; what will your next project be?

Use a Rustic Garden Structure to give a charming ambiance to your garden; use branches and twigs, rustic salvage and upcycle them into unique and unusual garden projects...

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May 21, 2026

Short Garden Sayings - sometimes, shorter is better

Sometimes, shorter is better - here are some Short Garden Sayings...

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May 20, 2026

How to Make a Mini Twig Trellis out of readily available materials

How to Make a Mini Twig Trellis - perfect for a spring planter to get in the groove...

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May 19, 2026

Rustic Elephants - every garden needs a pachyderm or two

Every garden should have a pachyderm or two, and these Rustic Elephants sure fit the bill...

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May 18, 2026

Junk Shop Treasures - hidden gems

Find those hidden gems to decorate your home - Junk Shop Treasures...

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May 17, 2026

Twig Handles; use a wiggly twig or root to make handles for baskets

Twig Handles on totes, baskets, creels and boxes add so much charm and character; collect them from orchard prunings, landscape and garden plants, or find them wildcrafting in the woods...

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May 16, 2026

Steampunk Cone Flower - a garden of scraps, incorporated

Collecting junk is only one part of the puzzle, the rest of it is how you put them together, like in this Steampunk Cone Flower...

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May 15, 2026

Never Assume that your helper understands you

Never Assume that your helper can read your mind and that they comprehend your instructions...

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May 13, 2026

Twig Archway; a rustic tunnel or arch for your garden vines

Create a Twig Archway; an easy and eyecatching rustic craft for your garden; train vines around it for even more impact...

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May 12, 2026

Hypertufa Millstone - my largest garden feature yet

Making this Hypertufa Millstone took a bit of work, and two batches of my regular hypertufa mix to get enough to fill the mold...

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May 11, 2026

How to Make Cloud Shape Signs - garden signs

Tutorial on How to Make Cloud Shape Signs - give your garden something different...

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May 10, 2026

Hypertufa Hands - cement planter shaped like a hand

DIY Rustic Garden Art - Hypertufa Hands to give a helping hand in the garden...

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May 09, 2026

Oil Can Planter - upcycling and reusing

Here's a funky bit of garden art diy, making an Oil Can Planter from a recycled tin can...

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May 08, 2026

Twig Lattice Fence; unusual ways to build distinctive garden fences

This is a deceptively simple technique for building a unique rustic fence; with some wire and twigs, you can make your very own unusual garden fence...

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May 07, 2026

Garage Sale Gleanings - buy or sell your own treasures

Treasures from yard sales - Garage Sale Gleanings...

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May 06, 2026

Hypertufa Leaf; make your own leaves for fountains...

Create a Hypertufa Leaf (or two) and use them for fountains, to plant special little alpines or succulents in, or just as rustic garden decor

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Mar 21, 2026

Pergola Designs; get ideas; combine with twigs and rustic; create

Pergola Designs; get ideas and inspiration; combine with twigs and rustic; create. Your perfect pergola awaits; build it with twigs, add some rustic flavor, charm and character

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Mar 17, 2026

Wire Techniques for Crafts; the basics for wiring crafts

Wire Techniques for Crafts; the basics for attaching pieces together, the best kinds of wire to use and how to actually do it...

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Jacki Cammidge

AUTHOR BIO

Jacki Cammidge is a Certified Horticulturist with a diploma in Ornamental Horticulture and the rustic garden artisan behind Woman of Many Sticks. Over 30+ years, she built custom twig trellises, archways, clematis gazebos, and 100+ hypertufa pieces using natural materials and upcycled finds. See her work on Facebook and Pinterest. Now retired, she still loves growing and harvesting willow.

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