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Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
There will be three sets of Square Knots in two different levels. Cross the left side to the front of the carrier cords and under the right side, and the right side behind and through the loop.
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
Insect complaints are few but if bugs bother your bamboo, try washing them off with warm soapy water, or treat them with insecticidal soap spray.Thanks go to to our administrator 'melody' who procured and photographed the lucky bamboos in the first picture!...
California
El Segundo
Foundation Plants For The Front Yard
Ground covers can be used to provide a natural and attractive edging for the lawn as well. Each of these evergreen shade-loving foundation plants is suitable for areas with partial to light shade., are also excellent choices for shady areas around the...
Ohio
Willoughby
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
Luckily, I have my own. After considerable thought, an old tomato cage sprang to mind.I turned it upside down and wired the three prongs together to form a cone. And each year, new ornaments are added as gardening friends add to my collection.
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
They are about 15 inches long. I was warm from my nose to my toes for the first time in months, and I had only been reading for just a few minutes. But when November rolls around, the days get shorter, the temperatures drop below 50degrees and I shiver.
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
How could I refuse? I'm tempted by one that would help me take notes about my own plants over time. A database of plants is another tempting app. Davison from the University of North Alabama, was online and in my hand.
California
El Segundo
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
All the feeders were used, but, selfishly, I wanted them at the window feeder. They're inexpensive and so much fun! A hummingbird window feeder. I was fascinated, but wondered if the little birds would really come that close to the house.
California
El Segundo
Jewelweed For Your Skin And Just For Fun
An ointment of the plant has been used successfully to relieve the swelling and pain of hemorrhoids and the intense itching of athlete's foot. When stimulated, they twist away from one another, violently flinging the seeds inside.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Causes For Bitter Potato Skins: Learn About Green Skin On A Potato
But, bitter potato skin is only the most benign reason not to eat spuds when the potato skin looks green. Greening of potato skin does not occur when temperatures are 40 F. Higher temps do not induce green skin on a potato; however, the spud is more likely...
Ohio
Willoughby
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
Each pot was no larger that 4" diameter. I would immediately take them home, strip off two or three outer layers of leaves and begin to propagate them. No two pots looked alike. This process is hot and arduous, especially in the summer in Texas but it...
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
Perhaps you should look for something more modest, like the traditional St. Francis statue. Peruse the amazing variety stocked atSmiles are always a good idea! Bring a smile to the garden with something silly (copper pig watering can) or with a personal...
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
They store in cookie jars well when sealed in airtight baggies. Our family's favorite recipe for Sicilian anise toast cookies, Biscotti all'Anice, uses fresh fennel or anise seeds from our garden, which add a special flavor to these low-fat cookies.
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
Well, they're cute if you like country style. We get the same thing every year, usually prefaced by the excited non-gardening giver saying, “I knew you'd love this because you're a gardener.” The gift is usually something beautiful, but with limited...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
It was thought to protect inhabitants from thunder and lightning strikes, so was a common sight planted on thatch and sod roofs. 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...
California
El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
Ferns, grasses, and many weeds work nicely, as well as morning glory vines. You'll need to dampen each side well, and bleed-through will ruin your design.Pour your bleach in the spray bottle, wipe it off with a paper towel, and set it nearby.Put a couple...
California
El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
(Ink runs on most handmade paper.) This also helps your decorative material press into the wet pulp. On papermaking day, assemble the blender, a tub large enough to hold the deckle with your hands and some space around it, your deckles, paper scraps and...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
This will ensure that the bouquet is colorful and long-lasting.Butterflies love zinnias too. Most direct-seeded zinnias will bloom four to six weeks after they are planted, if the ground is warm and conditions are favorable.Zinnias require a sunny area...
California
El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
Put a piece of aluminum foil over the rim, and curve your leaf into position.You want enough leaf to go over the edge and down inside the pot to balance the weight of the ladybug. Seal extra clay with plastic wrap and put into a zip-top bag for airtight...
California
El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
Set the vase on a bright cool windowsill or in the brightest indoor spot you have. Three bulbs will be displayed nicely in a six inch diameter bowl or medium rose vase. I think three bulbs together gives a nice amount of flower while avoiding the overpowering...
California
El Segundo
A Fruit-Tree Pruning Primer
If the terminal growth is less than this, it should be pruned more heavily than the previous year or more nitrogen should be applied. A major cut from which a tree will need to recuperate, this type is used only when necessary rather than routinely.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
Over the course of several seasons, two or three fans will increase to a substantial clump and each fan is capable of producing flower stalks or scapes. They have the ability to survive drought conditions, but for a lovely display, regular water or rainfall...
California
El Segundo
Thick Tomato Skins: What Causes Tough Tomato Skin
When the tomato plant has continually too little water, it will take steps to conserve the water it does get. Or can you take steps to make the skins on your tomato a little less tough?There are typically three things that can cause tomatoes with tough...
Ohio
Willoughby
About Mulberry Roots Causing Foundation Problems
Mulberry trees -- which includes fig, breadfruit, and rubber trees -- are known for their ability to sustain growth in a variety of climates and soil conditions. Mulberry trees do present the homeowner with a potential for foundation problems.A feature...
California
Santa Monica
Sweet Water Foundation Makes a Difference
One the biggest challenges has been successfully creating educational programming that fits in with local schools' varying curricula. Finally, Sweet Water Foundation recently won a grant through the Digital Media & Learning Competition, a competition...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Grapes That Have Thick Skin: Types Of Thick Skinned Grapes
Like all, muscadines are an excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, much of it in the tough skin. “Oh, Beulah, peel me a grape.” So says Mae West's character ‘Tira' in the movie I'm No Angel.
Ohio
Willoughby
Will Magnolia Tree Roots Damage Home Foundations?
Large magnolia trees can indirectly lead to foundation problems if they shield a house wall from sunlight and create damp conditions.Magnolia roots can be a problem if the tree is not receiving enough irrigation.
California
Santa Monica
Pasture Primer: A Look at Pasture Plants
Grass plants have very fibrous root systems. When improving pastures with legumes, he generally uses a no-till drill to interseed the legumes into the existing stand. Other members of the family include all types of beans and peas ; peanuts; and some...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia