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There will be eight cords. In high school, I made quite a bit of money making custom macrame hangers for florists. Cross the right side cord over the carrier cords and under the left side cord.

The stems are typically "planted" in a decorative ceramic pot or glass vase with rocks or marbles in place of soil. A chill (anything much below 65 degrees F) is more imminently fatal to these tropical natives than dim lighting.

Amiable Spouse planted it years ago, and it provides all of the vines that I can use when I prune it in the winter. I tuck a few seeds in 2 ½" x 3 ½" brown coin envelopes. I visualized a simple tree made of grapevines.

June had sent me a small miracle.She ordered the buckwheat seeds, she said, and I found several sources online. It took a minute for me to remember what my friend, June, had told me: “It'll make you warm.”Inside a lovely card were these words: “These...

A weather forecast, as I stand in the back forty (feet) of the yard debating turning on the sprinkler? I used my phone to take a pictorial note of wildflowers as I walked the dog. The sales pitch came from my husband.

Marro; Rutland Herald 06/02/07)~ Austin, TX: Sunshine Community Gardens Board Member, Ila Falvey Extremely helpful are the links which are provided (when available), contact information and a map of the location.I encourage you to use any or all of the...

They were first discovered in western Brazil along the Madiera River in 1773. My mixed containers of caladiums and coleus brighten up my front porch and they are an elegant and easy way to spotlight my entryway.Gardeners in more tropical conditions can...

On close observation, we felt that at least 2 of them were juveniles. Logically then, I thought, I put the window feeder on the great room window. It had been sitting there for 3 years and I almost forgot about it.

Some education can be expensive but will always pay off quickly and for many years to come. To grow your farm business, it's important to occasionally, if not regularly, make investments—investments in infrastructure, new projects or new equipment.

It is a much more immediate process than traditional kiln firing. Each pot was a slightly different shape, with a slightly different color. This process is hot and arduous, especially in the summer in Texas but it added such character to the varied nature...

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. Find them at outdoor-sports stores.are a growing part of the plant industry and some gardeners rely on them exclusively.

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...

Several have the attached saucer tray. No gardener needs dozens however. The gift ones never do.Making fun of the same gifts we receive every year may reek of ingratitude. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect...

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.

A tree may survive in shade yet lose some of its decorative features.For example, some trees that flower generously in sunshine may produce far fewer flowers in shade. The following trees that grow in shade will tolerate heavy shade fairly well:Remember...

The extra length allows extra surface area forto occur, thus providing a little extra energy for the growing grass. Fertilize on the same schedule but adjust the amount.Over watering is another mistake made by those learning how to get grass to grow in...

Each fabric will react differently, and there are some that just won't bleach regardless of how long you leave it.Now, go to your garden and collect some flowers or leaves. I usually let mine soak in this mixture while I'm cleaning up my mess.

How about some gift cards made of seeds? The sheets I put on my windows dried in several hours although they tend to adhere to the glass if you let them get fully dry. On papermaking day, assemble the blender, a tub large enough to hold the deckle with...

If you have your heart set on giant red flowers or the neon combination of purple and chartreuse, chances are, it is available.Zinnias are surprisingly drought-hardy when established.

Play with it until it hangs the way you want it. Antennae are optional, but I thought my ladybug needed them, so I rolled a couple of tiny clay snakes and stuck them into little holes I made with my toothpick.

In an open bowl you may add a bit more stone around them for stability until they root.Add water to the container until the base of the bulb is under water by about a half an inch.

Let's learn more.The word riparian comes from the Latin word for river bank. A well-planned riparian garden creates a refuge for wildlife and prevents bank erosion. The five levels of soil moisture are:You may have sections of all types in your garden.

When the sprouts appear, they will look like little onions, but quickly start to grow. When established, they are even drought tolerant, but don't expect a huge show. Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful...

We'll see! The Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas, was the site of an e-waste recycling event, along with facilities located in Long Beach, Calif.; Sacramento,Calif.; Chicago, Ill.; and New York, N.Y., that combined, were part of an effort of...

Using the wintertime to set out your spring plan of attack is a great way to pass the time and get a jumpstart on next year's garden. Nothing's worse than realizing you've missed a prime opportunity to buy the perfect plant.

In the future of our planet, most plants suggested for these hardworking little pollinators need full sun to develop their flowers. Native bees, like the mason bee – who actually pollinates more plants than honey bees, are attracted to fruit tree blossoms...

This is, of course, is much more expensive than just letting your animals hang out in a small section of pasture all winter. Adequate feed, forage and water are important. There could even be NRCS grant money available for related conservation projects...