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Three Aralias for your indoor gardens
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, photos of dinnerplate aralia, Dave's...
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El Segundo
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
A three sided macrame hanger will be made with three sets of four cords, which is what you now have.Cut a separate length of cord about 18" long. The further down that you drop before tying these knots, the wider the opening will be for your planter.
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El Segundo
Tips For Harvesting And Drying Rosemary
Pull off the leaves after they are dry and store rosemary whole or ground. It's easy to preserve the flavor of the herb but drying rosemary makes the leaves hard and woody. Wash the stems before you begin drying rosemary.Fresh rosemary is easiest to use...
Ohio
Willoughby
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
It's all good in the end.Lucky bamboo is sold in some nurseries and flower shops, dollar stores or discount stores. The stems are typically "planted" in a decorative ceramic pot or glass vase with rocks or marbles in place of soil.
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
My brain kicked into gear, and I began to ponder. What could I use to make a grapevine Christmas tree? For years friends have given me "gardening" Christmas ornaments. What a treasure it has become!
California
El Segundo
So you don\'t like fruitcake...
It wasn't until Roman times when pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, raisins, and barley mash were mixed together to form a ring shaped dessert. And we dried it right out in the sunshine that filtered its way down through the mountains to our back yards.
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
Just heat in microwave for no longer than two minutes. And I did, to no avail.Then one day I received a note from the southwest: “I'm sending you a package, watch for it. With the first frost came advice from friends far and wide.One of those friends...
California
El Segundo
Drying Fruits And Vegetables: Drying Fruit For Long-Term Storage
Also, be aware of the humidity level. Can you dry fruit in the oven? Drying can take anywhere from 4-8 hours depending upon the thickness of the slices and water content.For sun dried fruit, a minimum temperature of 86 F.
Ohio
Willoughby
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
A database of plants is another tempting app. I would never have hesitated on this new device if I had known it would not lure me away from the garden, but keep me happier in it. My phone holds a lovely portrait of a sunkissed compost tea brewer in front...
California
El Segundo
How To Dry Tomatoes And Tips For Storing Dried Tomatoes
Cut up the fruit into segments or slices and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet with a roasting or baking rake to hold the fruit off the sheet. Turn the tomatoes every day and bring the rack indoors at night.
Ohio
Willoughby
Weather for Gardeners - Warm and Cold, Humid and Dry
Weather conditions are extremely important to us as gardeners. This is because if the outdoor air is at 25 degrees F and 60% RH, and you warm it up to 75 degrees F without adding any moisture, the RH is going to drop precipitously.
California
El Segundo
Sweet Solution for Garden Hot Peppers
Plants are readily available at local garden centers too.peppers are among the most popular in home gardens andeppers are easy-to-grow and bugs tend to keep away from them, so pOnce you've exhausted the usual recipes for sweet and hot peppers in salads,...
California
El Segundo
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
They should be cleaned and refilled frequently, especially in hot weather, to keep the nectar from spoiling and mold from forming. Logic, schmogic, I wanted to be able to see them!The fuchsia did its job.
California
El Segundo
Get the Most from Your Herbs III: Save Some for Later!
Your winter salads will never be sprightlier!is a great place for subscribers to ask questions, share suggestions, and swap everything from seeds to recipe ideas, so please drop in!Pinch your herbs with abandon, add a few fresh leaves to every meal, and...
California
El Segundo
Palms for Warm Desert Regions (Hot and Dry)
Most think of the tropics when they think of palms. This latter palm is probably one of the most commonly grown palms around the world in all sorts of climates from the deserts to the tropics.shot of palm garden in the Living Desert Museum Gardens, Palm...
California
El Segundo
Causes For Bitter Potato Skins: Learn About Green Skin On A Potato
To further prevent the possibility of ingesting any toxic solanine,in a cool dark place, wash well to expose any potential green skin on a potato, and cut away or pare any such areas, but specifically the peel and any eyes prior to cooking.If for some...
Ohio
Willoughby
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
The combustible material explodes into flames and creates a wonderfully varied glaze surface on the pot. I heard so many compliments the night of our wedding. While monogrammed napkins and bubbles are nice, they didn't really speak to me or about me.
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
You might want to fortify this gift with a squirrel-proof bird feeder.- Those blubbery looking, holey, clog style shoes are quite popular as garden footwear. Some wearers are so devoted they confess to developing a patterned tan reflective of the little...
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El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. 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...
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
I've even gotten interesting metal ones. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. We dream of discovering blue tulips when the rest of the world dreams of winning the...
California
El Segundo
Containers and Baskets - A Primer on Seasonal Color Design
Shade plants will not succeed in a fully sunny location and those that need dry heat will not prosper in a soggy region such as the Pacific Northwest. They perform well in the growing season and bloom until cold temperatures arrive with little more than...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. 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...
California
El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
This is a normal chemical reaction, and it won't explode. You'll want to be able to work quickly when we turn the vest over.Now comes the bleach part. The thought and care involved in choosing the gift is often more valuable than the actual item
California
El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
I place one loose sheet just inside the frame before pulling up some pulp. This is a wonderful project for kids and makes great gifts. I tear off and blend in a few pieces to add stability to the pulp I make.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
Water your zinnias in the morning as their only weakness is powdery mildew. Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can handle.
California
El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
You'll find a rainbow of colors at your local craft store or at online sources such asThe first step is to warm up the clay by working it with your hands until it's soft. You could also condition the clay by running it through a pasta machine (clean it...
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El Segundo