Children as young as 10 can do this with no problem, It makes a nice art project for a school class for Mother's Day. You will use the two outside cords to tie the knots, while the two inside cords will be the ‘carrier' cords for your work.These three...
A chill (anything much below 65 degrees F) is more imminently fatal to these tropical natives than dim lighting. The architectural look of the stems and the simplicity of the few leaves invites creativity.
What a treasure it has become! Multicolored lights added some needed brightness to the dark brown tree. The rain and cold of winter does little harm to the tough grapevine construction.Grape vines are easy to find because they grow wild throughout the...
Suddenly I remembered buckwheat pancakes were made from buckwheat flour, and with that thought, I finally knew what my cozies were made from.By the time I had read just that much, I realized I was no longer shivering.
Space is at a premium if we want to grow vegetables and a few fruit trees, keep a few chickens and perhaps some rabbits for eggs and meat, and have places to store our feed, tools and equipment.
While I can't advise you on apps, the virtual market where I am shopping for them has user reviews attached. A picture is worth, etc, and in a split second I can capture an idea or scrap of plant information, to dwell in my phone for whenever I want to...
Sponsored by Botanical Gardens, Community Gardens, and local plant societies offer gardeners an opportunity to browse and shop for plants, unique garden ornaments or furniture.are usually organized by their core of volunteers and vendors are chosen by...
Bird feeders are carried at pet stores, feed stores, garden centers, large discount department stores and many others.I decided to buy a Heritage Farms saucer-type window feeder, mostly because it resembled the highly recommended HummZinger.
What could be better? One of which was by John Lennon:"Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow."I then attached these cards to bamboo sticks and placed one in each violet pot.Probably the most comical...
Give it and stand back!adds splash to a deck or backyard water feature without the hassle of a power cord. Or forego the cactus and take this ABC concept full circle; choose a 'Zombie' amaryllis!
A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially during holidays.y Mama's recollections of family, Italian foods, culture and traditions have lured me to bake Italian specialties.
Did it say, “Garden more, work less?” Or did it say, “Time Began in a Garden?” They don't say, “Bunny Crossing” or “Dad's Garden” because they're always for hanging on walls indoors.
Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can handle. The 'mother' plant with the smaller babies surrounding it is how the common name 'hens and chickens' came...
Tulips and iris are nice, but you should pull the petals off and arange them in a flatter shape. Some fabrics will discharge out almost instantly, and other fabrics seem totally immune to bleach.
Now, do a trial: dip your deckle under the watery pulp, shake gently side to side to level it out while slightly submerged, and slowly bring it up out of the water, letting the water drain back into the tub.
The little plants should shoot up quickly and to make a bushier display, pinch out the center growing tip when they are between six and eight inches tall. Zinnia seeds are cheap and they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.They are one...
Once you see how cute your ladybug looks, you'll want to make a whole troop of clay critters for your pots!A special thank you to my friends Annabelle and Todd, who do snow day crafts with me.
Buy marbles or decorative stone for a clear vase. Paperwhite bulbs can be so eager to grow that you'll see green leaf tips, and that's OK.Now choose a water-holding container (a vase, a glass bowl, even a large drinking glass) and filler (rocks, marbles...
(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...
So I would suggest planning your spring plant shopping sprees this winter and in the meantime save your pennies. Read on for some inspiration on how to plan you plant quests ahead of time.Plan and decide which plants you will need next spring and summer."Need"...
Homemade mini greenhouses may be as simple as a greenhouse flat fitted with a makeshift wire frame, pushed into a turkey bag and sealed tightly.Mini greenhouses aren't designed for every type of gardening task, but for those things they're good at, they're...
Deal with insects quickly by squishing them or spraying them with pesticide. Grow-Roses.com suggests pruning the mini roses back, leaving only 3 inches in height, when the roses are dormant in winter.
You can buy it under various names, in small pre-cut sheets; in narrow 1/2-inch strips on a roll (like tape) for mending seams and hems or on bolts sold by the yard like fabric.Buttonholes can be made by using the fusible web to sandwich layers of fabric...
Place your rose in the centre of the hole with the roots spread out as much as possible. These little guys bloom all season so therefore can be heavy feeders. They make nice focal plants in a container too.
Tuck the raw edge underneath before stapling into place. Do not staple too close to the corners. Place the wooden board on top of that and making sure everything is centered. Continue stapling along the edges, alternating sides and pulling the layers...
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.
It's easy to grow other square shaped fruits and vegetables too. Start your watermelon seeds outdoors 2-3 weeks after the last frost. Seeds should be planted about an inch deep in well-draining soil, using about 2-3 seeds per hole.
