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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
There will be three sets of Square Knots in two different levels. Cross the right side cord over the carrier cords and under the left side cord. At about the halfway point, you will want to change their positions so that the carrier cords will be used...
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
Planters with many stems are proportionally more expensive. Has your Croton croaked? The architectural look of the stems and the simplicity of the few leaves invites creativity. Your odds may improve with Lucky Bamboo.
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
Uncovering it is like seeing an old friend. Multicolored lights added some needed brightness to the dark brown tree. They are ideal for an outdoor display when decorated with simple white twinkle lights and topped with a decorative bow.
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
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. It reminds me of newly dug soil and planting seeds, scents of spring and warm sunshine.When I talked with June she reminded me that the...
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
The handyby Paul G. I'm tempted by one that would help me take notes about my own plants over time. I used my phone to take a pictorial note of wildflowers as I walked the dog. A note for when I applied fertlizer, and a reminder to apply more in two weeks?
California
El Segundo
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
It lifts off the base that attaches to the window. They should be cleaned and refilled frequently, especially in hot weather, to keep the nectar from spoiling and mold from forming.
California
El Segundo
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
While monogrammed napkins and bubbles are nice, they didn't really speak to me or about me. Their small stature was perfect for my petite giveaways. I had to think of something else.At the time I was studying to be an art teacher with an emphasis in Ceramics.
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
Bonus; it's one of the easiest gifts for the non-gardener to find.- Gardening usually involves labor that for the most part we gardeners love. Our national tree*, an oak tree would be a grand gift for someone with room enough to accomodate a large shade...
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
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
We dream of discovering blue tulips when the rest of the world dreams of winning the lottery. Sure enough! The same flowers were used in different arrangements throughout the calendar.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will simply hand you a few 'chicks' if asked. 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...
California
El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
By being creative, and using your imagination, you can use discharge prints in many different situations. Use your own judgement about how long to leave it. It gives me a frame of reference as to how fast the bleach will start to work.
California
El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
I made my own deckles out of 1- by 2-inch wood. Stir well to mix. Larger is okay, as you can cut the finished paper to size. Find some old window screen and staple it tightly to the bottom of the frame.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
Work the ground to about 6" deep after danger of frost has passed, removing rocks, grass and weeds. New gardeners can plant them with confidence that they will grow and bloom reliably and fast.
California
El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
For a shiny finish, paint with clear nail polish or spray with polyurethane.You can put all sorts of different bugs and butterflies on leaf hangers like this. Don't get it too flat; your ladybug will look better with a domed shape.
California
El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
The container size is up to you; do plant bulbs closely and with all the bulbs at the same level. A glass or vase of three inch diameter will hold one bulb. Set the vase on a bright cool windowsill or in the brightest indoor spot you have.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
A nice natural dye can be made from the blooms and the buds and flowers are edible. 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
15 Accessories For Your Chicken Coop
She suggests keeping decorative items either on the outside of the coop or up high in the coop itself and to keep small, shiny items away from the coop entirely. David Frame, a Utah State University Extension poultry specialist, recommends placing the...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
7 Tips For Siting Your New Barn
“Always talk to the company providing your fan as to what the recommended inlet space is for your application.” Put fans as far away from the air inlet as possible; this way, air is drawn across your building.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Let It Tow: Choose the Correct Vehicle for Towing Your Loads
Running a farm involves moving things around. Gooseneck trailers are also more maneuverable when backing into tight places. The receiver hitch slides into the receiver on the truck (see photo above right) and is held in place with a pin for easy removal.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The Parts of a Pear
Pears, like apples, are members of the rose family, Rosaceae. The major parts of the pear are the core, the hypanthium and the stalk.In this pear slice, the core, hypanthium and stalk are clearly visible.The pear's core is the seed-bearing ovary of the...
California
Santa Monica
A Quick & Easy Harvest Apron
I ruined a bunch until I finally made myself a harvest apron. Iron-on fusible webbing material can serve this purpose when sandwiched between the apron and a colorful fabric, making a decorative addition to the apron design.
California
El Segundo
Herb Garden Design – Choosing A Site For Your Herb Garden
Most herbs are extremely attractive on their own and can make a lovely and somewhat unusual display when mixed in with the bushes and flowers of your landscape, helping to beautify your yard while also keeping the herbs handy for their appropriate uses.Choosing...
Ohio
Willoughby
How to Remove Bark From Cypress Knees
If the bark still looks firmly attached, continue to boil the knee. A wood carver named Thomas Gaskins created a method of removing the outer bark of the cypress knees, which makes them smooth enough to use in art and furnishings.
California
Santa Monica
The Difference Between a Corsage & Boutonniere
Corsages are usually three or more clusters of flowers and can be arranged with greenery, filler and ribbon. It also helps ease the bad smells that were found in various parts of the culture.
California
Santa Monica
Is an Apple a Citrus Fruit?
They have dark green leaves and often have sharp spines along the branches. These fruits are typically fleshy and have a sweet flavor. The flowers are generally small, white and strongly aromatic.
California
Santa Monica