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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
Macrame is a natural craft for gardeners and is actually very simple to do. You will need something that can put a bit of tension on the rope as you do the macrame.Hold the 18" cord so that a tail sticks up above the hanging loop by several inches.
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
As long as the roots are in water, the sky is the limit on arrangement. The water should always look clear, not cloudy Remembering lucky bamboo's tropical origins, give it a warm and well lit (though not full sun) indoor location.
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
After considerable thought, an old tomato cage sprang to mind.I turned it upside down and wired the three prongs together to form a cone. They are ideal for an outdoor display when decorated with simple white twinkle lights and topped with a decorative...
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
June had sent me a small miracle.She ordered the buckwheat seeds, she said, and I found several sources online. And I did, to no avail.Then one day I received a note from the southwest: “I'm sending you a package, watch for it.
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
I can't believe the quality I get from this little device, especially in coping with low light situations. A note for when I applied fertlizer, and a reminder to apply more in two weeks?
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El Segundo
Sweet Solution for Garden Hot Peppers
Decorate the jar with a ribbon and a card for a welcomed holiday gift from your kitchen. Peppers can be quite plentiful - right through the fall. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin antioxidants they have.
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El Segundo
What Are Stomata: Stoma Plant Pores And How They Work
The harvested carbon dioxide is converted into fuel to feed cell production and other important physiological processes.Stoma are found in the epidermis of stems, leaves and other parts of the plant.
Ohio
Willoughby
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
My reading suggested placing multiple feeders out of sight of one another. They know that's where I emerge with the filled feeders. Of course, I try not to let that happen too often.
California
El Segundo
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
I ended up making a card (shown above) to stick in the potting soil of each favor with a willow branch.On the outside of the card I stamped an organic looking wildflower image. Traditional firing in a kiln can take up to 2 days, while raku can be as fast...
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El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
Wish your loved one good health with a yellow blooming plant. Buy the biggest one there (for about a dollar a pound). And kits are sold everywhere in December. (Trust me, it willmake the indoor garden smell like a cat food factory.)- If you don't garden...
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. Anise seed is also used as flavoring in baked goods, root beer, gum, candies and alcoholic beverages.
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
The essence of gratitude is expressed in a quote by Melodie Beattie frequently passed around via e-mail. I would love them more if they had holes in the bottom. The dreams and desires of the gardener are different from normal folk.
California
El Segundo
Containers and Baskets - A Primer on Seasonal Color Design
As soon as temperatures begin to warm, I am digging out all my planters, baskets and unusual planting containers. Does a hanging fuchsia inspire you to paroxysm of joy? Other perennials to consider are: Yarrow, Dianthus, Bugleweed, Hardy Geranium, Bellflower,...
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El Segundo
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
This plant is an excellent choice for all. Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than...
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El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
In my family, we celebrate Christmas with an exchange of thoughtful gifts that do not necessarily cost a great amount, but instead may be hand crafted, or tailored to each person's interests.
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El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
For the garden materials in this paper project, I have assembled dried lavender buds, dill seeds and shredded calendula petals. Handle carefully because the sheets are still very fragile at this point.
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El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
If you have your heart set on giant red flowers or the neon combination of purple and chartreuse, chances are, it is available.Zinnias are surprisingly drought-hardy when established.
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El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
Seal extra clay with plastic wrap and put into a zip-top bag for airtight storage.I'm sure you can imagine all sorts of critters to create. Pinch your pancake into a leaf shape, or cut out a serrated leaf shape with a knife or with your toothpick.
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El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
In an open bowl you may add a bit more stone around them for stability until they root.Add water to the container until the base of the bulb is under water by about a half an inch.
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El Segundo
A Fruit-Tree Pruning Primer
NC University says, “This type of cut promotes the growth of lower buds with the greatest vigor just below the cut. Within each fruit type, prune the oldest first, as the young ones are more prone to winter damage.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
Many cultivars are affordable as well and hundreds of varieties cost less than $10 for a double fan division. They come in a wide range of shapes and colors and are hardy in a huge climate range.
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El Segundo
Soil Porosity Information – Learn What Makes Soil Porous
Soil porosity usually falls into one of three categories: micro-pores, macro-pores or bio-pores.These three categories describe the size of the pores and help us understand the soil's permeability and water holding capacity.
Ohio
Willoughby
Pasture Primer: A Look at Pasture Plants
When improving pastures with legumes, he generally uses a no-till drill to interseed the legumes into the existing stand. In the area of livestock and pastures, I'd say a veterinarian, an agronomist, an extension agent and a financial advisor would be...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Homemade Reduced Sugar Grape Jelly
When our local Acme market went out of business - they always had the best canning supplies in our area - I had to find another source for powdered pectin. Grapes trained to grow along a fence, arbor, trellis (or any support you provide) add great interest...
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El Segundo
Beginner\'s Guide to Making Jam or Jelly
They are used as sauces or glazes on meats, duck and poultry, and as fillings in baked goods, such as: layer cakes, jelly rolls, rugelach, oatmeal jam squares, linzer tortes and thumbprint cookies.My husband and I had patiently waited the first few years...
California
El Segundo
Tried and True... or Tried and False - Weather Sayings
It works and it rhymes. I'm far enough away that I can only hear the train when the air is coming from the northeast. Sure enough, it did. All of the groundhogs in the world could miss seeing their shadows on February 2 and we would still have six more...
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El Segundo