Gourd Christmas Ornaments

Dipper gourds have been used for years to dry out and use for many different ideas. Very easy to grow in the summer time heat. One of the most beautiful and fall themed gourds we have.

Caveman's Club gourd can grow to 18″ long with a narrow handle that ends in an oblong, deeply veined and ridged club. Trellising the vines helps to ensure straight necks. Resembles the primitive caveman's club.

Produces 8-inch fruit that looks just like giant apples! Great for crafts and fall displays. Big Apple is great for ornamental uses. Can also be painted red or made into birdhouses.

Speckled Swan is a long-neck, 12-16″, that curves and enlarges at the end to resemble a swan. Beautiful swan shaped gourd. Ideal for selling at fall markets for decorating or painting once dried.

I tied four of the fake stamens together and stuck them through the hole from the middle of the flower.I'm using my fake poinsettias for decorating my big Christmas tree, the Christmas wreaths, theI also made.

We require a large quantity of Christmas Trees for the 2010 season. We are specifically looking for Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) and Noble Fir (Abies procera) Both premium and standard grades required.

All you need to decorate your house this christmas is what I\'m selling. Ornaments, from the door, to the fireplace, too the tree, to the table. Unlit christmas tree 6 feet and 54-71in.

Make sure to fill the stand immediately after you cut the trunk. Without some kind of covering, the wind can dry the Christmas tree out. The sunlight can also make the tree fade faster.

If you are looking for the best type of Christmas tree that does not need shaping, springing for the Frasier fir would be your best option.The Douglas fir is one of the best all-around Christmas tree varieties.

Chances are the ground will be not yet frozen at that time and by the time Christmas is over the chances that thewill have increased. You do not need to fertilize at this time. This is because indoor conditions can put a live Christmas tree at risk.

Use your imagination and just have fun with your non-traditional Christmas tree decor. Renting or “adopting” a tree for use during the holidays will give you the fresh pine aroma and visual of a living tree while sticking to your personal values.

Once the tree is cut and spends a few days or weeks in the tree lot or your garage, there is no hope that cuttings are viable.Cut several stems about the diameter of a pencil, then strip the needles from the bottom half of the stems.Fill a pot or celled...

With proper care, a tree should remain fresh for two to three weeks. Storage should be limited to two days.Don't worry if your tree doesn't absorb water for a few days; a freshly cut tree often won't take up water immediately.

Some trees may be cut weeks before being sold, and you want to avoid that problem, asRun your hands along the branches of the trees you are considering. Note whether people will see the tree from all sides to decide how lush the tree needs to be.freestar.queue.push(function()...

Where the tree is placed in the home determines its longevity.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Fresh cut trees will last longer by practicing a few simple guidelines.

Dark green leaves, or fronds, reach up to 3 feet long and 4 inches wide. Without adequate moisture, ferns will experience leaf drop. Mulch will help protect plants and retain moisture.The care of Christmas ferns is not difficult.

Lucky warm season gardeners should know how to grow Christmas palm tree for diminutive tropical flair but easy maintenance.The Christmas palm gets started growing with a bang, achieving 6 feet in height quite rapidly.

Some people say the acidity of the, but the needles lose their acidity as they brown, so leaving some in the pile will not affect the resulting compost. Your old Christmas tree can also be “upcycled” and used as a soil erosion barrier around lakes...

Don't push the tree over. Check with a forest ranger ahead of time if you plan to go tree hunting in the wild. Wear sturdy boots that protect your feet and good, heavy-duty work gloves.

To, remove the plant from the pot and inspect the roots. There are several possible reasons for yellow Christmas cactus leaves. Stagger feedings and don't apply the Epsom salt mixture the same week you apply regular plant fertilizer.– Although Christmas...

Care of Christmas cactus around pets is similar to that of any tropical plant. Is Christmas cactus toxic? The spicy taste will make Fido or Kitty think twice about approaching any plant and avoid poisoning but also safeguard the plant from teething damage...

Water until moisture trickles through the drainage hole, then allow the pot to drain completely before placing it on the top. Is relatively easy to grow, so if you notice Christmas cactus leaves dropping off, you're justifiably mystified and concerned...

This is where the roots come in handy. Let's learn more about roots growing from Christmas cactus plants.If you notice root-like growths on Christmas cactus, don't be overly concerned.