This will include the tassel on the end and about 6" extra for good measure. This time, instead of coming straight down from your square knot, join neighboring groups, so that the next square knots will fall halfway between the first group.
Lucky Bamboo Shop also graciously allowed me to use the picture above; thank you!Another site with information on feng shui : Lovetoknow, article , It's all good in the end.Lucky bamboo is sold in some nurseries and flower shops, dollar stores or discount...
After the holidays are over, I simply slip a large garbage bag over the tree to keep it from collecting dust. I visualized a simple tree made of grapevines. After considerable thought, an old tomato cage sprang to mind.I turned it upside down and wired...
No more winter shivers for me! For the first time since those long, hot days of August, I'm cozy and warm. The advice kept rolling in, and I tried them all. The other is purposely thinner and can be draped around your neck and even worn outdoors under...
Portable and versatile, my phone is now my number one management tool, in the garden as in the rest of my daily life. How could I refuse? This week, while walking the aforementioned dog, I cut tree twigs and took them in my van.
It's much too well-designed to discard.Our friends were truly amazed when they visited and were able to see the hummingbirds feeding or resting right at the window. It had been sitting there for 3 years and I almost forgot about it.
As a senior, I didn't have much extra time, but I did have a bee in my bonnet about this new project. I stamped the date of our wedding beneath with a date stamp. I had to think of something else.At the time I was studying to be an art teacher with an...
They're durable, comfortable to work in, water and dirt resistant, and have roomy pockets for plant tags, gloves, clippers and more. Find them at most garden centers or hardware stores year round, or order them;- No watery lotion allowed.
Fennel or anise provides the distinctive flavor in Italian sausages and in other savory dishes, such as pork or tomato sauces. They are usually made of simple, wholesome ingredients, are often low or reduced in sodium and fat, and contain healthful fruits...
Non-gardeners don't know that apples aren't herbs or that the scent of harvest is dependent upon what you're harvesting. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. I wear gloves when I garden, and I still get lotions.
It was thought to protect inhabitants from thunder and lightning strikes, so was a common sight planted on thatch and sod roofs. These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show.
Just make sure whatever you intend to discharge can be washed. You shouldn't have to soak it, but dampen it well. Deeply cut tree leaves such as maple, oak, or locust are good choices also.
(Warm water seems to soften the paper scraps quicker.) Pulse the scraps until well blended, and dump the blender contents into the tub. The old paper can be junk mail, computer paper, greeting cards, used wrapping paper, or similar items.
They do need about an inch of water a week, and if they are container-grown, a bit more. 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...
Just position your clay critter on the rim, with a piece of aluminum foil underneath, and it's ready for the oven.Bake your ladybug according to the directions on your polymer clay, usually for about 25 minutes at 274°.
White roots will grow down from the base of the bulb into the rocks, and green grasslike leaves will soon extend a foot or so above. In addition, bulbs forced to bloom on water consume most of their stored energy and cannot replace it.
You don't want them having to struggle in 100+ degrees or below freezing temperatures until they've had a chance to develop a good root system. Over the course of several seasons, two or three fans will increase to a substantial clump and each fan is...
NSAC, a network that advocates the expansion of environmentally sustainable federal legislation in agriculture, comprises groups that support small- to mid-sized farmers, protect natural resources, and promote healthy communities and food for everyone.
Fence laws typically define who is responsible for constructing and maintaining a fence, who has liability when animals get out and cause damage (including when they get on the road and cause an accident), and a description of what constitutes a “legal...
Try implementing some of these resolutions from Purdue University crop, livestock and agricultural-economics specialists. “For each 10-degree drop in windchill factor below 30 degrees F, the maintenance-energy requirements increase by 13 percent for...
Dark-colored skin reduces sunburn. These pigs are compact, with thick muscling, short legs and deep bodies. Ears are medium-sized and erect. That was 1987; she bought a bred-Berkshire gilt (a young female pig that has not yet had piglets) at the Oregon...
Like most farm accidents, they occurred during everyday activities. Keep weeds and grasses trimmed so tractor and ATV drivers won't run into hidden obstacles and holes that can cause the vehicle to overturn.
When Eileen Gordon Chiarello and her husband/chef/cooking show host Michael Chiarello, took over 20 acres of California vineyards for their Chiarello Family Vineyards, she watched as Americans started asking questions about food and taking sustainable-food...
There's a companion title to this book, too: The Year at Maple Hill Farm . Her simple text is always accompanied by quality illustrations, and the topic is thoroughly covered. Humorous yet realistic, this book makes a great gift for friends whenever I...
It is like the Humvee of fences: durable and heavy-duty. The energizer is one of the most important components of an electrical fencing system, so plan on spending as much as you can afford to purchase a good “low-impedance” unit.
“It's not like codes are going to be the thing that tips the balance,” Kelly warned. He also pointed out that by passing the new urban-farming ordinance, the city was regulating something that didn't need to be regulated.
I'm incapable of snapping, zipping or tying pants and have been in easy pull-up britches for several days now. Yes, hind sight is indeed 20/20, but then again, it did provide me with enough “hands on” experience to discuss the topic of injury on the...
