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Yes, Joyce, there is a Money Tree (Pachira)
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
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El Segundo
Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
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 images will demonstrate how to tie the first series of knots.
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
Planters with many stems are proportionally more expensive. Lucky bamboo stems and arrangements can be ordered directly from growers via their websites. Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly?
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El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
My brain kicked into gear, and I began to ponder. I decided that I should have a second tree--one that celebrated the garden and was large enough to hold my garden ornaments. They are ideal for an outdoor display when decorated with simple white twinkle...
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
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.
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
How about keeping a calendar appointment to get my seeds planted on time? My smart phone has an awesome utility for keeping records, issuing reminders, and gathering information. Are you, like me, shopping wisely these days?
California
El Segundo
Sweet Solution for Garden Hot Peppers
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.
California
El Segundo
What Are Stomata: Stoma Plant Pores And How They Work
During extremely dry periods, the stoma stay closed but this can minimize the amount of solar energy and photosynthesis that occurs, causing reduced vigor. Carbon dioxide is an essential part of photosynthesis.
Ohio
Willoughby
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
Having no real knowledge of them at the time, but a burning desire to get to know them, I decided to purchase several feeders.I already had a bottle-type feeder in my closet that I had purchased just after we bought our house in anticipation of having...
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El Segundo
Causes For Bitter Potato Skins: Learn About Green Skin On A Potato
Green is symbolic of health, growth, and new life seen every spring when the first tender shoots thrust themselves up out of the still chilled earth, except when the green hue is detected in a potato.
Ohio
Willoughby
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
After much consideration and research, I ended up deciding to use both my gardening and creative gifts, to come up with my perfect party favor: home-propagated African Violets in hand-made clay pots.
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
A more personal and stylish gift could be an item of organic cotton clothing.makes a great rodent repellent, is more pleasant to apply and is probably safer than stinkier alternatives like moth balls.
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El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! 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...
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
Nowhere is the misunderstanding more prevalent than in the gift exchange. And maybe next year some hybridizer will give us the blue tulip. We gardeners know what we want, but on gift-giving holidays, what do we usually get?
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El Segundo
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will simply hand you a few 'chicks' if asked. These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show.
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El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
This is a normal chemical reaction, and it won't explode. It makes no difference if it's cotton or polyester, or a blend. Do not ignore this step. I usually let mine soak in this mixture while I'm cleaning up my mess.
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El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
How about some gift cards made of seeds? These cotton linters usually are purchased by the sheet and are thick “paper” made from long cotton fibers to give paper pulp the ability to hold together in sheet form.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can handle. Here in west KY, we plant zinnias again at the end of July for a great show that will take us through...
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El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
You'll find a rainbow of colors at your local craft store or at online sources such asThe first step is to warm up the clay by working it with your hands until it's soft. There's a limit to the number of necklaces anybody needs, though, and the boys aren't...
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El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
But forcing paperwhite narcissus bulbs to bloom can be almost as easy as "just add water." Most growers discard their bloomed-out paperwhites, but if you have a warm garden you may plant them outside.
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El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
When established, they are even drought tolerant, but don't expect a huge show. Vendors will ship bare-root plants wrapped in newspaper during the spring. Either way, it is a fun hobby.Daylilies make excellent garden plants and do well in a mixed border.
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El Segundo
Thick Tomato Skins: What Causes Tough Tomato Skin
In high heat, tomato fruit can be scalded by the sun. This is a survival reaction on the tomato plant's part. When the tomato plant has continually too little water, it will take steps to conserve the water it does get.
Ohio
Willoughby
Grapes That Have Thick Skin: Types Of Thick Skinned Grapes
There are several interpretations of what that actually means, but suffice it to say that thick skinned grapes actually exist and very well might need to be peeled. When ripe, they exude a rich aroma and are easily slid from the stem.are also more likely...
Ohio
Willoughby
Soil Porosity Information – Learn What Makes Soil Porous
Oxygen, which is another important element needed in soil pores for proper plant growth, may also have a hard time permeating clay soils. Soil with fine texture is able to hold more water than soil with coarse texture.
Ohio
Willoughby
Pamper Your Mom With DIY Herbal Facials
Rinse with water and follow with facial oil or moisturizer, if desired. Heat a few cups of water until almost boiling. There are benefits to facial steams for all skin types: Steam hydrates the face.
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Philadelphia
Homemade Reduced Sugar Grape Jelly
Enjoy!Pomona's Pectin is available at some grocery markets and health food stores, or can be ordered direct:All photographs Copyright ©2011 D.Wind. Set aside the remaining sugar.5. Add pectin sugar mixture while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
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El Segundo
Beginner\'s Guide to Making Jam or Jelly
Squeeze out as much juice as possible.Measure the amount of juice you have, then refer to the recipe and measure out the pectin and sugar needed.Heat a skillet of water for your clean lids to keep them warm.Add the pectin to the juice and stir over high...
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El Segundo