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Notice how I hold the carrier cords as I tie the outside knots. When you tighten the tension, you will have made a Square Knot. What you will end up with is one length of cord that is six times longer than your planned hanger.

Just top off with room temperature water as needed to keep it at the same level. Your odds may improve with Lucky Bamboo. Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly? As long as the roots are in water, the sky is the limit on arrangement.

Obviously a sturdy support was needed. It made a perfect support for the grape vines. These homemade seed envelopes are then tied onto the tree with small red ribbons. Owners are usually glad to give permission for grapevines to be cut and collected.Every...

I wondered about its name until I found that it comes from its triangular seeds, which resemble the much larger seeds of the beech nut from the beech tree, plus it can be used like wheat, though it contains no gluten.

Such temptation! But having been burned before by roses, I hardened my heart, hesitated, and had a flash of brilliance. He felt sure that my next phone upgrade should be to a "smart phone," a tool that could give me some of the functions of our computer...

This feature of Dave's Garden provides valuable information for both local gardeners and gardeners interested in locating gardens or parks in areas they might be visiting. Plant Sales at Botanical Gardens are fantastic opportunities to find exciting new...

An internet search for 'hummingbird window feeder' will turn up a whole list of possibilities for you. Logic, schmogic, I wanted to be able to see them!The fuchsia did its job. You should always clean the feeding ports with a pipecleaner or one of the...

It truly didn't matter what shape the plants were in, I was just looking for maximum number of leaves. I needed something relatively cheap since I was going to have 150 guests and something that I could personally make.

Go to the exotic produce section of your local large grocery store. I'll bet your bookstore has a few general ones that will please many a home gardener. (Once she's used PlantFiles, I'll bet she'll be hooked.) A trial subscription with full feature access...

Place biscotti on their side back on the cookie sheets.Bake again at the lower temperature for 15-25 minutes.Check the bottoms and when they are slightly toasted turn them over and bake the other side for 5-10 minutes.When completely cool, they store...

Admittedly, in winter months a picture of a bloom can lift the flower gardener's spirits, but of course said photo will never take the place of an actual blossom. We desire acres of weed-free earth replete with earthworms when everyone else wants a red...

The 'mother' plant with the smaller babies surrounding it is how the common name 'hens and chickens' came about and the various sizes of the plants in a grouping is very attractive, either in the garden or in a container.

Lay plastic down where you will be working. I speak from personal experience.I test my garment with a drop of bleach in a hidden area before I get started. This step is important. For this project, I just grabbed some nearby weeds, which happened to be...

I didn't use window screen as I had access to the screen material used in the nearby paper plant, which is a finer mesh than window screen. I will make ‘cards' you can plant using dill seed sprinkled on the wet paper pulp sheets.

They're easy, put on a great show and brighten up any garden. The kids can make bouquets for parents, teachers, grandparents and neighbors, since cutting the flowers only prompts the plant to produce more.

With several kids rolling and squashing the clay, you'll have your different colors ready to go in no time. But to get started, I'm going to show you how to make a ladybug on a leaf that will hang over the edge of a plant pot.

After all, trying to save your paperwhites won't cost anything, and if you don't succeed (with rebloom in the garden) you can "try, try again" (with more paperwhites in water!) Here are the instructions to include:Instructions to include with paperwhite...

Plant your seeds in a container that you can monitor for the best results. You don't want them having to struggle in 100+ degrees or below freezing temperatures until they've had a chance to develop a good root system.

I hope I have inspired you to seek out and plan some plant shopping trips to get you through the winter humdrums and be well prepared for spring.Since none of us is made of money, it will behoove us to plan ahead, budget, and equalize our eyes with our...

"You cut up the leaves and boil it in a pot and have the person sit over it in a chair with a blanket. Another popular tropical houseplant, Dieffenbachia, contains the same crystals and is known as "dumb cane" because if you get it in your mouth, it can...

Set up your composting device, which in most cases consists of a. Goats not only produce neater pelletized droppings, but their manure doesn't typically attract insects or burn plants as does manure from.

If you want to add an extra burst of color, consider pairing pink flowers with the sage for an attractive contrast.The Russian sage is a distant relative of the mint family but is not the same as the sage commonly used as a spice.

Including notepads, pens, and small 3-foot tape measures would be great items to consider including as well.If you are handy with a sewing machine, you can invest in a good chef's apron pattern and create exactly what you want as you sew them, instead...

With a combination of enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins A, B and C, beta carotene and a wealth of others, cider vinegar naturally balances the skin's pH.Use large pieces of wood from the apple tree to create attractive and unique furniture or accents on...

Aeruginosa and B subtilis.Dried lanzones rinds contain a non-toxic resin proven to stop diarrhea, as noted on the Purdue University website. Tasting similar to a sweet grapefruit, lanzones flesh is usually eaten fresh.

Many different herbal materials such as tree bark, plant parts, fruits, berries and even some insects were used in dye production. This coloring pigment is called crocin, and it is a distant relative of vitamin A.

The tight, swirling grain of the wood is also quite decorative when used for furniture and gunstocks. Studies at Iowa State University have shown that the fruit contains a chemical compound (tetrahydroxystilbene) that is an effective insect repellent,...