Now, wrap all of the cords with the second end of the rope from the top down. But if you are just a little bit handy, and have just a touch of your 'Inner Hippie' still lurking deep within your heart, beautiful creations are literally within your grasp.
Has your Croton croaked? As long as the roots are in water, the sky is the limit on arrangement. Just top off with room temperature water as needed to keep it at the same level. The water should always look clear, not cloudy Remembering lucky bamboo's...
Owners are usually glad to give permission for grapevines to be cut and collected.Every year the tree finds a place of permanence in my home. I wound them in and out among the grapevines and pushed some up into the center of the cone and wired them in...
June had sent me a small miracle.She ordered the buckwheat seeds, she said, and I found several sources online. Of course if you make a small pillow, it would need to be of a size that would fit in your microwave.
I was captivated nonetheless. I saved myself a few dollars in initial cost, more in doomed remedies, and lots of gardener angst and disappointment over yet more rose failure. The versatlity and fun of using my smart phone are making it an everyday tool...
Most of these vendors make a conscious effort not to duplicate the selection of plants offered and there are always ample choices to whet the appetite of enthusiastic and passionate gardeners.Specialty nurseries, local growers and regional plant societies...
It had been sitting there for 3 years and I almost forgot about it. The bottle feeder went on another pole at the other end of the house. As a postscript, the HummZinger turned out to be very easy to clean and the hummers liked it very much.
Several shriveled for unknown reasons, and at least one time my tower of precariously rigged shelves fell down, creating a mess of leaves and potting soil everywhere.In the end, I wound up with enough violets that I could toss the really sad looking ones...
Peruse the amazing variety stocked atSmiles are always a good idea! Bring a smile to the garden with something silly (copper pig watering can) or with a personal significance (a gargoyle for someone who's been to Paris).
You can also cut them on a diagonal, which makes the cookies larger. For this recipe, you don't have to use seeds at all, but they sure enhance the texture and flavor.iscotti is a treat your family will love and is very rewarding to make.
Too bad our non-gardening givers don't know about the newGardeners get oceans of lotions for Christmas. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity
Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will simply hand you a few 'chicks' if asked.
Spray with the nozzle set to a mist, as opposed to a hard spray. This project will cost very little, and be a lovely gift from a gardener…or to a gardener. Make sure you put down enough for two of whatever it is you will be discharge printing.
You can add seeds, leaves, etc. If the pulp is too thick (making the deckle look like it's holding a big messy wad) add more water to the tub to thin the pulp. (Warm water seems to soften the paper scraps quicker.) Pulse the scraps until well blended,...
Water well, and you should see seedlings starting to sprout within a week. Clip the stems early in the morning and only take flowers that are just before their peak. Sprinkle the zinnia seeds between three and six inches apart and lightly cover them with...
It's even easier if your pot (not plastic!) fits into the oven or if you have a clay or ceramic saucer with a similar edge. With a toothpick, press a shallow line down the center of her back, between her wings.Ladybugs need spots, of course! Roll small...
I think three bulbs together gives a nice amount of flower while avoiding the overpowering scent that more bulbs can create.Now add about two inches of filler for the bulbs to rest on and to root into.
(just don't spray pesticides nearby) For a new gardener just starting out, or an experienced gardener who likes low maintenance, daylilies are an excellent choice.There is a form and color that suits just about any garden style and the tough-as-nails...
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. So I would suggest planning your spring plant shopping sprees this winter and in the meantime save your pennies.
In terms of horsepower, the Massey (no nickname has caught on yet) boasts significantly more strength than Little Mo; the engine is rated at 45.5 horsepower, with 33 at the drawbar and 38 at the PTO.
A little fabric glue or decorative squeeze paints can help seal the cut edges and prevent raveling.I applied an iron-on transfer of a picture and a poem to the top bib section of the apron.Another pocket, iron-on patches, or anything decorative could...
Workers forked loose hay into one end of these horse-powered units, while others hand-tied compressed bales as they exited the other end. Within three years, Allis-Chalmers marketed more than 23,000 Roto-Balers.
This year we used all Jalapenos (both green and ripe red), but in the past we've addedWash and sterilize your jelly jars, lids and rims in boiling water for 5 minutes and set asideFill your canner or large pot with water and heat to a boil.
This is the perfect activity for kids and a great way to have fun in your garden this year. Build a cube or square box that will be strong enough to allow your watermelon to grow, but make sure the mold or container is slightly smaller than the volume...
And that is just the beginning. My use of a framing square, like my use of a computer, has always been relatively simple, checking board ends for a square cut and marking boards and beams for cuts.
You'll rarely have a garden book or website with you in the yard, so figuring out your own plant spacing in a square foot garden is an essential thing to learn.or on the tab in the seedling pot.
Place the heel at the halfway point of the line and rotate the arm, marking the circle outline as you go. To make a circle, draw a line equal to the diameter. << More Shop Talk >> Tags Jim Ruen , tool
