How To Make Fuel From Algae

One of the most distinctive types of basket is the white oak baskets crafted by the Appalachian peoples and those living in the surrounding region. However, there are detailed diagrams and descriptions of the various patterns and methods these artisans...

Leave a little space between plants - this allows them room to grow. If there are gaps, insert some smaller succulents into these spaces.Keeping the living wreath flat for several weeks allows the roots to take hold; however, if the wreath needs to be...

This can be done with only one color, or a mixture of colors. You can choose to do a single color or a mixture of several. (or the home of a friend)I chose to use four canvasses, but there isn't any set number you have to use.

I'm adding several new layers of yard trimmings and kitchen waste.Lawn trimmings are excellent compost material. Composting is a method that takes organic materials and through the process of decomposition, turns them into mulch that conditions soil and...

When I discovered that the system was too dry, I manually loosened the pile and added a little moisture and things resumed cooking. Compost is 'Black Gold' to gardeners and we are always on the hunt for easier and faster ways to break down our kitchen...

People do keep a few fish in water gardens with no filtration or aeration systems. Their blooms are striking, as are their wonderful large floating leaves. More on that later.In the next article of the series, I will address adding fish and more pond...

Place the potted cutting in a location that stays between 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit and receives minimal light. The cloned trees will grow at the same rate and have the same pest resistance as the parent tree.

This way, when preparing a recipe that calls for applesauce, there is no question about how much is in the bag. I, on the other hand saw the potential in the harvest, and quietly went about collecting this organic crop.

Establishing a goat dairy is a major undertaking. Make Goat's Milk Soap Handcrafted soap is popular—even the New York Times covered the trend . Produce Milk & Cheese Pixabay Research shows that goat milk and cheese are experiencing slow but steady growth...

This article originally appeared in the September/October 2010 issue of Hobby Farm Home. Also consider clothes that are in good condition but ugly—like last year's Christmas tie or old party hats.

Spirulina is a salt-water plant that was discovered in the natural alkaline lakes of South America and Africa. When the temperature is adequate, the spirulina algae will grow at a rate of 30 percent each day.

These will allow you to attach the walls of your greenhouse firmly to the foundation. Bolt and secure the posts to the foundation using the D bolts set into the concrete.Assemble the walls on a flat surface, using 2 x 6 or 2 x 4 lumber.

When the algae dies, rinse the substrate and return it to the aquarium next time you clean it out.If algae builds up quickly in your aquarium, make sure it isn't sitting in direct sunlight.Two factors that lead to an algae buildup in garden ponds are...

Wood slabs hewn directly from a tree trunk are used in a variety of ways that evoke a more rustic time. Technically this is now a slab, but a pretty thick one.Determine how thick you want the first slab to be and mark the width with a wide marking pen...

Thank you Allison for this awesome idea! This moss will absorb moisture and provide a cooler environment for my plants than just soil alone would. It all started last week when Allison said that she'd been thinking about using a milk crate as one of those...

This article appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Chickens . If you don't get much rain, simply leave it out in the yard. When you clean out your coop during the growing season, it's best to start a compost pile or add the coop bedding to your existing...

Turn to this simple fermentation tradition as a way to use up and preserve your cabbage harvest. “It doesn't require sophistication at all,” Katz says. Typically the cabbage-salt combination will produce enough water to form a natural brine, but if...

Can you stop trees from leaning in the first place? In most cases, the answer is yes, you can make a tree straight if it's young enough and you know what you're doing.Many arborists now believe that a tree grows best without staking, but there are circumstances...

Swab the outside of the gourds with a 10 percent bleach solution to help prevent rot, then hang the gourd up somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated. When clean, allow it to dry again.Choose a tapered cork for the top of your gourd water canteens.

The result is a unique planter that you've made with re-cycled materials! You will then use this piece to wrap down the length of the six cords about three inches. Use you imagination and let your creativity shine.

The most common algae are probably seaweed, of which there are innumerable species. Algae require moist conditions, from soaking wet to boggy to humid. Such conditions promote the growth of these minute plants on your soil.The signs are unmistakable —...

Yesterday, one of Dad's coworkers gave him a big bucket of fresh wild plums. It thrives from southern Saskatchewan east to southern Quebec and Maine, then south to Arizona and Florida, and it grows in every continental U.S. state except Oregon, Idaho,...

The internet has some wonderful lists with specific names of a fruit or vegetable and what hue it will become when used as a dye. Add the fabric and simmer for an hour or longer. Vegetable plant dyes (or fruit) have been around since ancient times and...

It's worth repeating: Always start a new colony with fresh woodenware. All your hive tools and smokers can be used with both hives, but buy only new woodenware equipment for your new hive.

Rosemary is an herb that is know for its aromatic leaves and blue-gray foliage. Strip each rosemary stem of its leaves. The area should also receive plenty of ventilation. Add 1 cup dried lavender, 16 whole cloves, and the dried strips of orange peel.

Don't mix desert plants with moisture-loving tropicals.” (Find a list of recommended terrarium plants on the MU Extension website . Trim any stems or leaves that protrude from the top of the container or that interfere with the design of your arrangement.

Plants are often grown as an annual in colder climates, but with proper winter care, the plant can survive in any climate. Plant mandevilla plants in equal parts of garden soil, humus and coarse sand so the soil has good drainage.