I don't know a gardener who doesn't love to share what they grow. These can be made with beeswax, coconut oil and cocoa butter melted together and poured into a mold. Once they have cooled and hardened, wrapped the lotion bars up in some craft paper and...
They all belong to the same plant family. Three cats have on rare occasion nibbled on those with grasslike leaves such as spider plants or Dracaena marginata.Credits - Thank you to dg subscribers who gave permission to use their photos hereKelley Macdonald,...
A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.
It will take a bit of practice to make the resulting opening exactly the size that you want it, but you can take a piece of rope and tie everything together at the bottom and check to see if it fits before finishing.When you get everything the way that...
You'll never have to judge soil moisture. Short stems of bamboo sell for a dollar or so. Curled and curved stems lead to other graceful design possibilities, such as hearts.A "good luck" reputation combined with a hardy physiology bestowed popularity...
After the holidays are over, I simply slip a large garbage bag over the tree to keep it from collecting dust. It was so secure that I could easily pick it up and move it.Next came the task of adding twinkle lights.
The other is purposely thinner and can be draped around your neck and even worn outdoors under the collar of a jacket. June had sent me a small miracle.She ordered the buckwheat seeds, she said, and I found several sources online.
While castor oil and castor meal are rich in nitrogen, it is unclear that epiphytes benefit from or require nitrogen to grow.Even if nitrogen fertilizer does aid the Christmas cactus, the time for fertilizer is spring and summer, not fall.
Lt's taking my gardening proficiency to the next level. It would complement my Dave's Garden Journal, while letting me takes notes right in the yard or garden. While I can't advise you on apps, the virtual market where I am shopping for them has user...
When my husband came home from work the other day the first words out of his mouth were, "what is that gawd-awful smell?"on my prized braided hibiscus tree. We just have to make the choice to use them.For more information on the benefits, health and otherwise,...
According to Chapter 3, article 7 of the municipal code, it is illegal to knowingly plant the castor bean, to nurture any castor bean plant or to keep castor beans or seeds within the City.
This will help retain both heat and moisture necessary for these materials to break down. When they break down, brown ingredients add carbon to the mix.Don't just use the hair from your family hairbrushes for the compost heap.
Of course, I try not to let that happen too often. If you like hummingbirds and don't already have this, get one for yourself, too... All the feeders were used, but, selfishly, I wanted them at the window feeder.
Sometimes friends would sit at the wheel next to me and contribute a pot to my cause and chat with me. Often times I could find AV's in not-too-bad-a-shape for just a dollar. It truly didn't matter what shape the plants were in, I was just looking for...
Wish your loved one good health with a yellow blooming plant. For the experienced gardener, order an uncommon, and still well within the budget, Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) bulb like one ofis a favorite food of many songbirds, and songbirds are treasured...
For this recipe, you don't have to use seeds at all, but they sure enhance the texture and flavor.iscotti is a treat your family will love and is very rewarding to make. Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee!
If you've been gardening a few years, you probably have plenty and you got another one this year. Those who did are allowed to gloat for the rest of this writing.I know what the rest of you got.
To transplant, simply detach one of the runners with a 'chick' at the end and pin it in its new home until roots appear.Forgetful gardeners will be happy to note that this plant can survive long periods of neglect.
We managed somehow to tend a lovely garden. The deer flies were horrid. Insect repellants are moderately effective, citronella being the best in my experience. Did I say enjoying? Some people, myself included, are not affected by a mosquito bite.
I usually let mine soak in this mixture while I'm cleaning up my mess. In my family, we celebrate Christmas with an exchange of thoughtful gifts that do not necessarily cost a great amount, but instead may be hand crafted, or tailored to each person's...
Find some old window screen and staple it tightly to the bottom of the frame. Handle carefully because the sheets are still very fragile at this point. I have placed wet sheets on my living room window glass to dry, which gives them a very smooth finish...
The kids can make bouquets for parents, teachers, grandparents and neighbors, since cutting the flowers only prompts the plant to produce more. The little plants should shoot up quickly and to make a bushier display, pinch out the center growing tip when...
Just position your clay critter on the rim, with a piece of aluminum foil underneath, and it's ready for the oven.Bake your ladybug according to the directions on your polymer clay, usually for about 25 minutes at 274°.
Here are the instructions to include:Instructions to include with paperwhite narcissus kitEnjoy fresh flowers on your windowsill! Pour the enclosed stone into the vase and place all the bulbs on it in one layer, with the flat side on the bottom and the...
They are, however, pressed into bitter almond oil. But cooking with almond oil is certainly not the only way to use it.For centuries, almond oil has been used medicinally. It also treats chapped lips and purportedly can heal scars and stretch marks.One...
The seeds will be ripe when the pod starts to yellow and shrivel slightly, which is usually three weeks to a month. Your little plants are ready to set in the garden when they are about hand high if the weather agrees.
Let the infusion cool to lukewarm before using it. The curls of my youth have returned. But I have shared this idea with friends, and they tell me it helps thin hair problems. It's no fun at all trying to pick tiny pieces of dried herbs from dry hair.
