Home Hardware Rakes

Winter has been especially cold and harsh in our neck of the woods and we were ready to see some evidence of spring. Flowers were everywhere and we basked in the lovely scents. Several vendors were even preparing snacks and drinks for the crowd to enjoy.Home...

It looks like we'll be able to make several batches of jelly from our juice. When it comes back to the full, rolling boil, time it for one minute and then take it off the heat. When the juice and pectin comes to a full, rolling boil, add the correct amount...

Process for 12 minutes in a boiling water bath.Combine the pears, onions and garlic in a large stock pot over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes, or until the mixture starts to become fragrant.

The real estate agent simply stared at me. This was about 9 years ago, but I still see the garden in my mind. (Our lot is about 1/3 of an acre, in the city)At least 1 tree MUST be already on the lot and there must be plenty of room to add trees.If there...

Napoleon was having problems procuring food for his troops. I think most of us have used them or at least know someone who has. It was just a way of life; everyone I knew did it.Back in the 1970s I attended the Master Canner Class conducted by Michigan...

Bow rakes are both tough and useful. But a lot of jobs that say they require a rake have something completely different in mind. It's good for cleaning up a lawn in the spring. The side of the head opposite the tines is flat, earning it its other common...

Let's find out.– This is almost the same as a leaf rake, except that it's much narrower. Keep reading to learn more about the different kinds of rakes and tips for using rakes in gardens.– This is the rake that most readily comes to mind when you...

Yerba Mate is mainly cultivated in South America and distributed in tea bags across the world. It is actually a shrub which can grow up to 8 feet high. Once they are dried, crush and steep them in hot, not boiling, water as boiling water will create a...

The wonderful thing about many herbs is that all of the parts can be useful. A natural potpourri can be made by combining the dried leaves and flowers of cleveland sage with dried roses and lavender.

And would miss him horribly. It's been nine hours since Red left this morning, and Milagro is still screaming for him. And you thought “The Simple Life” was out there? Audrey Pavia October 31, 2011 Photo by Audrey Pavia Red left today for life in...

DCI Cheese Company recently announced its Pure Ingredients, Purely Delicious recipe contest, which will kick off in April and last through May. “Organic Creamery is the most extensive line of certified-organic cheese varieties in the United States so...

Their job is working with soil, loosening it, leveling it, etc. Trust me, if you get a rake that is too short and you have to stoop, your aching back will make you return it in a hurry.

Hand rakes for the garden come in two basic designs and can make many gardening tasks more efficient and effective. They have strong, stiff tines designed to dig into the soil to turn or till it.

Morning Glory vines and native roses wrap around every porch post, the rotting clothes line poles, trees and even an old rusty tractor out by the barn.A ride in the country brings history to life when you see old farms like these two, photographed in...

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There are several companies that manage all aspects of barn home design and construction. Heating Climate will dictate the most appropriate heating choices. Before you break ground on your barn home, here are five things you need to know.

I recommend buying from local producers and retailers whenever possible, but not everyone has a wine-supply store in town. Akron, OH 44310 800-695-9870 Harrington Press Home Winery Supply Company and River Raisin Brewing Company 208 Main St. Dundee, MI...

For starters and in honor of the Norwegians that settled there over 100 years ago, we dubbed the place “Skjonsbergdalen Farm,” which is Norwegian for “Pretty Rock Valley Farm.” As a child, I wasn't given the wonderful opportunity to raise any...

After some simple heating and blending, milk ferments into scrumptious cheese overnight. Try Different Dairies Many regional dairies now produce their own yogurt, and each has a distinctive flavor and tang.

Birds are helpful in many ways to the outdoor environment, from feeding on predator insects to feasting on weed seeds. However, some birds can become pests when feeding on fruits and vegetables in gardens.

Go to your local garden center at any time of the year and see the choices of pot plants available. This happens about six to eight weeks after you repot it.Flowering potted plants are less permanent than your other flowering houseplants, but just as...

But the sentiment expressed in the hymn is universal:Harvest Moon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_LicenseCornwall grain harvest: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Plants utilize all colors in photosynthesis. You need to be careful.Remember that tropical foliage plants thrive in their native environments where relative humidity is often 80 percent or greater.

Water as you normally would. The plants have large red flowers and green leaves, the colors associated with Christmas. Wait for the top layer of soil to become dry when you touch it before watering the poinsettia again.Poinsettia plants enjoy full sun,...

The EPA updated the guidelines for Energy Star-certified homes. However, the EPA has set new goals for their version 3.0 Energy Star-certified homes to take effect in 2012. Reading about the new requirements of the 3.0 Energy Star home is not for the...

Regardless of the type of design, the system employs a series of pipes, called a loop, installed beneath the ground surface to collect the heat (or coolness). The industry is growing at about 15 percent a year.” Thanks to federal tax credits of 30 percent...

The deciduous bush has large, fragrant, pink, white or red spring flowers and orange to red rose hips in late summer. Plant it in full sun.Thickly branching, spiny shrubs are a good deterrent against a fence or wall to prevent access.