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This charming Santa ornament was made from dried okra.Use the dried plant matter in your yard to create whimsical fairies and other woodland creatures for natural ornaments. New and experienced gardeners alike will love a gift of seeds.For a unique gift...

Use your judgement, although I will say that my three children and a dog have never shown any interest in eating any of my indoor plants. They have a fussy reputation, and many owners comment about unexplained leaf drop.

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...

Now, use that length and measure it out twice more. Take two of your completed sides and hold the cords in your hand. You are just tying a simple knot with the carrier cords in the middle.

Short stems of bamboo sell for a dollar or so. The roots live in water around the rocks. Just top off with room temperature water as needed to keep it at the same level. Keep the water level fairly constant in the container.

Multicolored lights added some needed brightness to the dark brown tree. After the holidays are over, I simply slip a large garbage bag over the tree to keep it from collecting dust.

Even though we have to feed and water the animals in the rain, snow, heat and dark, they give us back manure that is good for the plants.They teach us to be responsible and to take the time to say hello or give them a little nuzzle.to carry coffee grounds,...

Quick, what does a sensitive, perfectly mature person say in this situation? When she came to the edge of the patio, where the grass rises up nearly halfway to her knees, she stopped and looked up at me.

She is in the process of completing a project for her schools science fair. Better yet why not volunteer to help out in the program.Photos courtesy of Texas A&m and Michigan State University Extension

Faith that nature will renew itself. It is in knowing that ice storms will not destroy us, and that trees with broken limbs will continue to bloom. The maples were scalped, and shocked squirrels found their nests on the ground.

Definitely not. Seasonal allergies and such.(that's my story and I'm sticking to it!) And last but not least was the canning and freezing which fell primarily to my mother. I didn't help a lot.

One of the sites I read, the one referring to the pillow, mentioned that the fabric used for the cozies should be of natural fiber.The warmed cozies have an almost earthy scent. It's like June said in the card that came with the cozies: “Enjoy the warmth...

A note for when I applied fertlizer, and a reminder to apply more in two weeks? I was captivated nonetheless. The nifty screen, the icons, so many features to explore! Within minutes of showing my new toy, I meanto my teenagers, one had figured out the...

With my wife in the bed and I in the chair that turns into a bed, I successfully cultivated the art of awkward sleeping.It was Sunday before our son was born. They must have been sitting outside since the day before.

Add a little more rosewater than you think you are going to need to the batter, and add it to the frosting to taste.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cupcakes are ideal because they don't require a fork, and the papers protect the cake from dirty fingers.

There was also a nyjer feeder for finches on that pole. It had been sitting there for 3 years and I almost forgot about it. They know that's where I emerge with the filled feeders.

If you have ever tried to eat a green one, you probably noticed it was hard and not sweet. Some produce is picked at the immature stage. In fact, I buy the greener ones so they can gradually ripen on the kitchen counter, unless I want one to eat, of course.

I can look out my window now and almost picture him standing there. Perfect rows, freshly watered tamp marks between the flatness of the plank marks. He would carefully tear open the top of the package and gently pour some seeds into my hand.

Some freeze a tea of fresh plants that has been reduced. For me, I'll keep my volunteer jewelweeds in a section of the front garden and leave the impatiens at the garden center. Do you have some in your garden?

If your potato skin looks green, then keep reading to find out why this is and what can be done about it.Why do potato skins turn green? To further prevent the possibility of ingesting any toxic solanine,in a cool dark place, wash well to expose any potential...

My recommendation is to NOT feed these to your tortoises.Without this vitamin, calcium is poorly absorbed, or not absorbed at all.Tortoises that have no access to this vitamin, even if feed a high calcium diet, may develop calcium deficiency problems...

I set up an inherited 55 gallon aquarium as aforum on Dave's Garden, mainly to boast of my undertaking and to gain some insight on how insane I really was in threads such as ", I found supportive friends who sent me countless African Violet leaves and...

I regretted not shopping atwhile they were on sale this fall, but I see on the website I can still get one for $20!- Buy a standard kitchen stem thermometer (0 to 220 degrees F range) at the grocery or discount store.

Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially during holidays.y Mama's recollections of family, Italian...

Nevertheless, gifts received by the gardener will always include items like calendars with a different flower arrangement or garden scene every month and cumbersome books suitable only for the coffee table.I got a pretty calendar last year from my Secret...

This little succulent is native to the dry slopes of southern European mountain ranges like the Alps and has been a familiar house-hold plant for over a thousand years. To transplant, simply detach one of the runners with a 'chick' at the end and pin...

Neill created for the famous Wizard of Oz series that spanned over 50 years. Only the sweet faces of the little inhabitants show the difference between a technical field guide and a children's book.I was charmed by the illustrations and delighted by the...