Purse is on my shoulder, keys are in my hand, I am on my way to stock up! I'll let you know if it works.All photos of Witch Hazel are from Plant Files. She smiled as she went on to say that we would make a salve to use on insect bites and bee stings,...
Store tonic in sealed glass jars. Considered a shrub or small tree, witch hazel's crooked branches are covered in smooth, gray bark and witch hazel's arresting, yellow flowers appear in the fall or winter – the bloom time depends on the species you...
Otherwise, start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last hard frost in your area.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });and the plant will reward you with color throughout the season.
You can easily make herb butter with fresh or dried herbs. Mix well and store in tightly sealed jars. The garden is a wonderful source of homemade gifts that are suitable for the holidays.
This aralia has ruffley compound leaves on light colored "trunk." One variety has been called "parsley aralia" and it does look a bit like parsley growing on a very small tree. As a small to medium sized tropical, false aralia has a lovely lacey look,...
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...
The clothesline was chosen for the contrast against the dark background for photography purposes. Loop two of them out of the way. You are just tying a simple knot with the carrier cords in the middle.
I should describe lucky bamboo for the two or three of you who have never seen it. This botanical bearer of good fortune is a tabletop plant having jointed green bamboo-like stems with a few slender leaves at the top.
What could I use to make a grapevine Christmas tree? For a long time I hung them on the tree with all my other ornaments. I wound them in and out among the grapevines and pushed some up into the center of the cone and wired them in place as needed.Decorations...
Suddenly I remembered buckwheat pancakes were made from buckwheat flour, and with that thought, I finally knew what my cozies were made from.By the time I had read just that much, I realized I was no longer shivering.
I have an embarrassing number of pictures in my phone, and room for hundreds more.Smartest of all is when my phone provides internet access. I'm not sure; I have only just begun to browse through the many apps available on my smart phone.
There was also a nyjer feeder for finches on that pole. Fuschia is a favorite nectar plant of hummingbirds. On close observation, we felt that at least 2 of them were juveniles. Here is a perfect gift for someone you know who already enjoys hummingbirds...
I had to think of something else.At the time I was studying to be an art teacher with an emphasis in Ceramics. I ended up making a card (shown above) to stick in the potting soil of each favor with a willow branch.On the outside of the card I stamped...
Perennials selections might be daylilies, yarrow, coreopsis, iris, or sundrops. Buy the biggest one there (for about a dollar a pound). Give it to the gardener labeled as an "elephant ear", a name he will probably know.
Fennel, on the other hand, is available in many varieties and is an easy-to-grow biennial/perennial (depending on your variety) having a bulbous base and yellow, umbel flowers that reward your efforts with seeds every fall.Anise and/or fennel seeds add...
I wear gloves when I garden, and I still get lotions. The essence of gratitude is expressed in a quote by Melodie Beattie frequently passed around via e-mail. The dreams and desires of the gardener are different from normal folk.
In the original Grimm's version, the story opens with the wife of a rich man falling ill. The prince then notices the blood dripping from each sister's foot and turns back to the house to continue his search.
For 2-4 weeks.When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots and move those out into aAdditional Panda ginger care indicates that not only is it a wonderful shade-loving specimen for aor border, but it also thrives in containers.
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 note that this plant can survive long periods of neglect.
I then remove my flowers, pick up my garment, and carefully spray bleach on side seams and shoulders. If you discharge anything made of thin material like a tee-shirt, this is advised also.
Uncoated wood works just as well, but it tends to warp as it soaks up water after several uses.Meanwhile, prepare the paper by tearing it into pieces about 2 inches square or less, until you have a sackful.
This makes them ideal for children's gardens. Water well, and you should see seedlings starting to sprout within a week. New gardeners can plant them with confidence that they will grow and bloom reliably and fast.
You could also condition the clay by running it through a pasta machine (clean it carefully afterward, or use a garage sale find just for this purpose). This simple polymer clay project is fun to do and will brighten your indoor plant pots, to boot!
Make the gift more lightweight (less costly to mail) by using plastic beads or acrylic chunks as the filler. I think three bulbs together gives a nice amount of flower while avoiding the overpowering scent that more bulbs can create.Now add about two...
When the sprouts appear, they will look like little onions, but quickly start to grow. Tiny little plants for the front of the border are available to towering giants with flowers the size of dinner plates.If you have a sunny area with average soil, you...
As the sun rises in the morning, its rays gradually become more intense -- just what's needed for evaporating dew. If the garden is shaded by a tall building or the sun is dappled by a tree, annuals in containers should be rotated to sunnier locations...
This coats any leftover finish to ensure the primer will stick. I'm thankful that our 100-year-old kitchen was remodeled before we purchased our home. Many shortcut methods found online eliminate the sanding process, but I didn't want to take the chance...
