How To Make Algae Biofuel

Many mountain grocery stores accepted baskets as barter for food and without this practice; many Appalachian families would have gone hungry. However, there are detailed diagrams and descriptions of the various patterns and methods these artisans used.Historically,...

The green moss will fill in the backdrop spaces. To keep the plants alive you'll have to water the wreath occasionally, maybe once or twice a month depending upon its location. Moving the wreath indoors in winter makes a great centerpiece or wall hanging...

Coffee grounds and tea bags are acidic, leaves and woody material contains carbon.Other materials contain trace elements that make up healthy soil, so try to use a variety. I think the slow start is because I began this project at the end of a cold and...

If it is too wet, the material rots and smells bad.I have a beautiful 'crop' of compost! Some things didn't completely break down. I did made a mistake a few weeks ago by adding fresh watermelon rind to the composter.

People do keep a few fish in water gardens with no filtration or aeration systems. Don't be afraid. Because I finished my pond the first week in September, I found it very difficult to find a good selection of perennial pond plants.A good tidbit of information...

Make sure that your location receives consistently high temperatures. Spirulina is a salt-water plant that was discovered in the natural alkaline lakes of South America and Africa.

If you absolutely need to use one, go with an EPA-approved herbicide developed specifically for use in garden ponds and follow the label instructions carefully. The fish will enjoy the shade and hiding places that the lilies provide, and they will also...

“In hot weather it's very common for surface mold to develop,” Katz says. Make sure to check periodically. Continue layering cabbage until container is filled to within 1 inch of top of crock or container.

Avoid the use of mixes with a high proportion of peat.Also, the seedlings may not be getting enough light. Move the pots to a bright sunny area orNow we get to the question, “There is algae growing on my soil, what can I do?” You can completely repot...

Store any unused potpourri in a plastic bag. Gently mix together using your hands.Pour the potpourri into a decorative jar for display. You may want to wear a pair of gardening gloves to avoid any splinters.Place three layers of newspaper in an area that...

Containers with large openings tend to expose the plants to the home's dry, forced air, which can be tough on moist plants. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons activated charcoal over gravel and stir gently to thoroughly mix.

Proper soil is vital to blooming. Plant mandevilla plants in equal parts of garden soil, humus and coarse sand so the soil has good drainage. Before moving the plant outdoors in spring, prune another 2 feet from the vine to make room for new growth and...

To lower pH by one full point, add .2 pounds of sulfur or 1.2 pounds of aluminum sulphate per 10 square feet. Growing bigleafs in soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 may produce purple flowers, or it may result in flowers with both pink and blue blossoms.Test...

Hang in a warm, dry place with proper ventilation. The Novitiate Homesteader recommends blending the leaves in a home food processor until they are the desired size.Heat two cups of apple juice to a simmer in a saucepan until they reduce by half and thicken.

Store any left over mixture in covered containers in a refrigerator Orchids are tropical plants that exist in more than 25,000 varieties. Fill the bucket with water and allow the mixture to sit overnight.

This might be an old sock, nylon sock or a fabric pouch you sew together by folding a fabric rectangle in half and sewing up the sides. Make the pouch from a breathable fabric, with a tight weave to avoid pieces of the dried flowers from escaping the...

(Though, that's not to say that an older child won't have fun doing rolled and dipped candles.) You can experiment with dyes, scents and paints for decorating your finished candles.

Allow them to remain in the water for at least 24 hours for the best results. Using only food coloring, water and cut white roses, you can create blue roses that make a great alternative to traditional red and pink roses.Fill a vase approximately half...

Bachelor's buttons add colorful flecks. Fennel leaves give a feathery look to the paper. If you find success at creating homemade paper, craft it into value-added paper products you can sell on your farm.

With leafy herbs, like mint, there's a subtle color change, but the more you add the darker it will be. It won't adopt any of the herb's color, but it will be infused with its essential oils for a nice aroma.

If the orchid's leaves are dark green, it's not receiving enough light. Monitor night temperatures -- the orchid should not be exposed to temperatures below 58 degrees F.Phalaenopsis, like other orchids, prefers bright, filtered light from an east- or...

One quarter of a cord creates enough ash for a bed approximately 225 square feet. A homemade organic fertilizer that minimizes waste and does not involve measuring or combining ingredients is the best of all worlds.

For those willing to commit the time—sugaring's biggest demand—the process proves interesting and the end product rewarding (and delicious). We've used anything from clean, sturdy, 30-gallon plastic trash cans to 5-gallon plastic totes to cover and...

Oils for Scent and Moisture When choosing essential oils to add to your salve, avoid ones that are phototoxic, meaning they'll increase the skin's sensitivity to UV light and might increase your risk of sunburn.

One type (the six-pod models) uses an air pump to constantly aerate the nutrient solution in which the bottoms of the seed pods are immersed. In early 2010, they began to consolidate their line into a total of six models, some of which feature an improved...

Sepals are the flower parts that look like green petals. Warm water helps roses open faster than they would otherwise, but lukewarm water results in a longer life for the flowers. Make the cuts under the water and at a diagonal.

Begin by rolling out a length of toilet paper that's as long as your garden row. Jessica Walliser Thankfully making seed tape is easy. Repeat with more seeds, making sure they're spaced according to the seed packet instructions.