The Dirt | 2014 | week no. 47

The Dirt is our version of a weekly link roundup, where we share what's currently capturing our interest around the web. Hope you'll enjoy, and feel free to share what you're reading in the comments. We'd love to hear from you!

Drying tips from The New American Herbal for fresh herbs all year round. Author Stephen Orr will be joining us at the Holiday Open House in CT! (via Design*Sponge)

For readers in warm climates, a harvest-inspired Thanksgiving outdoors. (via The Kitchn)

The basics for growing a beautiful bonsai garden with expert Eric Schrader. (via Gardenista)

A seasonal appetizer perfect for pre-Thanksgiving snacking. (via PopSugar)

Watch a practical cabin come together in under two minutes. (via Avantika Agarwal)

Elegant and unexpected sculptural elements in gardens around the world. (via WSJ)

We're closing out tonight's dinner with this decadent dessert. Happy Monday! (via Sweet Paul Magazine)