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Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? 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...

What you will end up with is one length of cord that is six times longer than your planned hanger. Once the skills are mastered in this project, we can build on them, to tackle more advanced ones.Here's a list of materials.

The needle-like foliage is full of aromatic oils that release in stews, soups and sauces. Wash the stems before you begin drying rosemary.Fresh rosemary is easiest to use because the leaves are soft and pliable.

Remember, you usually "get what you pay for". With time and patience, growers produce lucky bamboo stems that curl in an upward spiral, or curve side to side. Forego the unfortunate philodendron.

I decided that I should have a second tree--one that celebrated the garden and was large enough to hold my garden ornaments. It was so secure that I could easily pick it up and move it.Next came the task of adding twinkle lights.

It didn't happen in either instance. Just remembering that first one can bring a tear or two. To avoid a crust, remove from pans when done, then let completely cool before removing foil.Next, when cool, wrap in cheese cloth, and add two tablespoons of...

I opened it up and inside there were two of what appeared to be those long white feeder socks, the kind I buy for my goldfinches. They are about 15 inches long. June had sent me a small miracle.She ordered the buckwheat seeds, she said, and I found several...

Sounds like it's time to try drying fruits for long-term storage. The exception here is if you have a convection oven, which does have a fan. Preheat the dehydrator to 145 F. A more modern approach is with a food dehydrator, which combines warm temps,...

I can email the pictures to myself, and then post them on theif need be. A weather forecast, as I stand in the back forty (feet) of the yard debating turning on the sprinkler? The handyby Paul G.

Dry them until the slices are leathery.Sun drying of tomatoes adds an added nuance to their flavor, but it isn't a recommended preservation technique unless you are in a high heat, low humidity area.

In this group of articles I'm going to help you understand some of the "what" and "why" of weather phenomena. If you've ever wondered why, after a clear, sunny and mild day, you have to prepare your plants for the possibility of a frost or freeze, then...

Reduce heat to a simmer until you are ready, keeping the lid on to avoid evaporationWash peppers. Homemade hot pepper jelly makes a sweet solution that pleases people who never thought they could enjoy hot peppers.

It is actually a cell, called a guard cell, which swells to close the opening or deflates to open it up. It is converted by solar energy into sugar which fuels the plant's growth. Every time the stoma open, water release occurs.

On close observation, we felt that at least 2 of them were juveniles. Logically then, I thought, I put the window feeder on the great room window. You should always clean the feeding ports with a pipecleaner or one of the little brushes made for this...

For example, if 2 cups of basil leaves yield 8 frozen cubes, your label would say, “1 cube = ¼ cup fresh basil leaves.”You can freeze combinations of herbs, just as you'll use them in your recipes.Other ingredients can be added to the herbs as you...

For those who live in the warmer, dry regions of the world, and are interested in growing some nice tropicals in your area, this might be the article for you. But many species are well adapted to desert life, and surprisingly many others seem to make...

Higher temps do not induce green skin on a potato; however, the spud is more likely to decay.Bitter potato skins are a warning sign that solanine is in high concentration in the spud.

Raku is an ancient art of heating glazed clay to about 1900 degrees, then removing it from the kiln mid-fire and placing it into a newspaper or hay bed. Sticking to my thrifty roots, I started in the places I knew best: the "save me" shelf at big box...

Harper's, linked just above, has lots of ideas.- Don't be alarmed by that strange word. Perennials selections might be daylilies, yarrow, coreopsis, iris, or sundrops. Bonus; it's one of the easiest gifts for the non-gardener to find.- Gardening usually...

They are usually made of simple, wholesome ingredients, are often low or reduced in sodium and fat, and contain healthful fruits or seeds that can be grown in a home garden.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and get all your ingredients together.Place aluminum...

Sometimes they're ceramic, sometimes painted clay,sometimes made of a more exotic material. How many took my advice, printed the article, and left it laying around for loved ones to see?

Learn how to build exceptional container gardens with your own personal style and flair. Annuals are designed to give you the biggest bang in the warmer months and then will fizzle away, giving you less bang for your buck than perennials.Perennials last...

These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show. Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world.

A Discharge Print is one where, in this case, plant material is placed on a garment, and a bleaching agent is sprayed or brushed on it, leaving the areas under the plant material free from the bleach.I bought this denim vest in the local thrift store...

(Ink runs on most handmade paper.) This also helps your decorative material press into the wet pulp. If you use fabric between the sheets for drying them, you will get flatter sheets by putting some weights on top of the stack.

Clip the stems early in the morning and only take flowers that are just before their peak. Zinnias are cheerful summer annuals that our grandmothers loved. New gardeners can plant them with confidence that they will grow and bloom reliably and fast.

There's a limit to the number of necklaces anybody needs, though, and the boys aren't too keen on making beads anyway. Gently flatten onto your work surface to make an oval disc, perhaps 2 inches long.