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Yes, Joyce, there is a Money Tree (Pachira)
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.
California
El Segundo
Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
Macrame hangers for containers can be simple or quite elaborate. Now, wrap all of the cords with the second end of the rope from the top down. It's an old craft that needs to be revived.
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
The water should always look clear, not cloudy Remembering lucky bamboo's tropical origins, give it a warm and well lit (though not full sun) indoor location. Short stems of bamboo sell for a dollar or so.
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
I decided that I should have a second tree--one that celebrated the garden and was large enough to hold my garden ornaments. After considerable thought, an old tomato cage sprang to mind.I turned it upside down and wired the three prongs together to form...
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
Word gets around pretty quickly on Dave's Garden, and my shivering was no secret. I reminded her that she is a miracle maker. The other is purposely thinner and can be draped around your neck and even worn outdoors under the collar of a jacket.
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
I can email the pictures to myself, and then post them on theif need be. He felt sure that my next phone upgrade should be to a "smart phone," a tool that could give me some of the functions of our computer and more.
California
El Segundo
Sweet Solution for Garden Hot Peppers
Pulse until finely minced but not pureed.Add the minced peppers, juice, sugar and citric acid to a saucepan (not the pectin yet). Don't worry about skimming off any foam that may form.Put on the 2-piece lids and process as USDA recommends for your altitude.
California
El Segundo
What Are Stomata: Stoma Plant Pores And How They Work
It is a careful balance to keep stoma open enough to harvest carbon dioxide but closed enough that the plant doesn't dry out.Stomata in plants essentially play a similar role to our respiration system, although bringing oxygen in is not the goal, but...
Ohio
Willoughby
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
It was a little more trouble to clean, but the glass bottle can be put in the dishwasher.Now it was time to shop for a window feeder. My reading suggested placing multiple feeders out of sight of one another.
California
El Segundo
Causes For Bitter Potato Skins: Learn About Green Skin On A Potato
Solanine production and amount increase in direct proportion to the length of exposure and intensity of light. But, bitter potato skin is only the most benign reason not to eat spuds when the potato skin looks green.
Ohio
Willoughby
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
Not yet overwhelmed by my undertaking, I set out to gather enough African Violets for 150 guests as quickly and inexpensively as possible. During this journey, I learned a lot about how African Violets, patience, and generosity.During this process, I...
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
They're durable, comfortable to work in, water and dirt resistant, and have roomy pockets for plant tags, gloves, clippers and more. Small citrus are generally hardy in frost-free regions, and are well suited to life as a large potted plant.lists Meiwa...
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Fennel or anise provides the distinctive flavor in Italian sausages and in other savory dishes, such as pork or tomato sauces. Fennel, on the other hand, is available in many varieties and is an easy-to-grow biennial/perennial (depending on your variety)...
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
On Black Friday this year I provided you gardeners with a means of getting. In March I had the vague sense I'd seen the new month's scene before, so I cheated and inspected the 12 months at once.
California
El Segundo
Containers and Baskets - A Primer on Seasonal Color Design
Obvious options are pansies, petunias, geraniums, marigolds and alyssum. If you have a large pot this may be a camellia or dwarf rhododendron, for instance. Trailing plants emphasize and compliment a container with one main taller plant and smaller mixed...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
They may wither a bit, but if given a drink, they'll bounce right back with no ill effects. In realty, this was an excellent choice, because the fleshy leaves contain quite a bit of moisture which makes it hard for fire to catch and burn.This plant reproduces...
California
El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
Lay plastic down where you will be working. You'll want to be able to work quickly when we turn the vest over.Now comes the bleach part. Each fabric will react differently, and there are some that just won't bleach regardless of how long you leave it.Now,...
California
El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
(These extra sheets merely make it easy to get the wet, fragile sheets out of the frame.) Once I get the hang of the paper thickness I want, I put down another screen over the pulp and run a fat dowel over the “sandwich” to squeeze out excess water...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
The large, flat-topped varieties are the most attractive to butterflies, giving them the perfect 'landing pad' to sip nectar.Gardeners with reasonably long summers can plant zinnias 3 or four weeks apart in succession plantings, so when one group starts...
California
El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
There's a limit to the number of necklaces anybody needs, though, and the boys aren't too keen on making beads anyway. Seal extra clay with plastic wrap and put into a zip-top bag for airtight storage.I'm sure you can imagine all sorts of critters to...
California
El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
In addition, bulbs forced to bloom on water consume most of their stored energy and cannot replace it. Buy marbles or decorative stone for a clear vase. Make the gift more lightweight (less costly to mail) by using plastic beads or acrylic chunks as the...
California
El Segundo
A Fruit-Tree Pruning Primer
The University of Iowa says: “The best method of determining how much to prune is to judge the tree vigor and anticipated crop. Do you see any branches that are preventing the tree from maintaining a proper structure (central leader or scaffold), or...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
Many friends and neighbors are usually willing to share a fan or two. They come in a wide range of shapes and colors and are hardy in a huge climate range. All you need to do is brush the pollen from the anthers of one flower to the tip of the stigma...
California
El Segundo
Thick Tomato Skins: What Causes Tough Tomato Skin
While the skins on your tomatoes may be thicker, your tomato plant will produce more fruit and you will be less like to lose tomato fruit to sun damage. These things are:The most common reason for thick tomato skins is simply variety.
Ohio
Willoughby
Grapes That Have Thick Skin: Types Of Thick Skinned Grapes
They have been cultivated since the 16th century and are well adapted to these warm and humid climates. Ancient grape eaters might very well have had someone, no doubt a slave or servant, peel the thick skinned grapes and not only to remove the tough...
Ohio
Willoughby
Pamper Your Mom With DIY Herbal Facials
Steam may help relieve mild acne and blackheads by clear the skin of toxins that clog pores. Tags The Craft Hub Olive, sunflower or coconut oil 4 T. You deserve a break—and best of all, you can find all of the ingredients in your kitchen and yard.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Soil Porosity Information – Learn What Makes Soil Porous
Usually, this is as simple as thoroughly mixing inor other loosening organic materials can open up the pore space between soil particles, unlocking the water and nutrients that had become trapped in the small micro-pores and allowing oxygen to penetrate...
Ohio
Willoughby