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The beauty of these types of plants is that they are made for sharing. Chop some fresh herbs(or dried) and blend them thoroughly with the softened butter. Get creative, homemade gifts can be simple, and they are always appreciated because they are made...

False aralia has lacey, dark green, sometimes nearly black leaves. They all belong to the same plant family. Remember, it's by the flower structure, not the leaf shape, that we decide who's a cousin to whom in the plant world.

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 express permission of the creator.

Cross the left side to the front of the carrier cords and under the right side, and the right side behind and through the loop. Pull the knot cords snug to the carrier cords. You will have three groups of four cords.

That stem is rotting and should be removed immediately.The rest of the canes are usually fine. Curled and curved stems lead to other graceful design possibilities, such as hearts.A "good luck" reputation combined with a hardy physiology bestowed popularity...

And each year, new ornaments are added as gardening friends add to my collection. Obviously a sturdy support was needed. Before I had my own grapevine, though, I found all I needed on vacant lots in my neighborhood or growing up trees or on fences in...

Bear this in mind when you are shopping for housing for your birds. There must be a way to clean the houses. Under the eaves, in the soffiting, in the shortest bush in the yard, in the chimney.After coming to the conclusion that I should probably provide...

They were hot after about 2 minutes.I decided to use my internet skills and learn what I could about buckwheat, so I sat down at my computer with a cozy draped around my neck and one folded beneath my feet.

I can't believe the quality I get from this little device, especially in coping with low light situations. Such temptation! But having been burned before by roses, I hardened my heart, hesitated, and had a flash of brilliance.

Plant Sales at Botanical Gardens are fantastic opportunities to find exciting new plants, trees and shrubs being offered every spring. Most of these vendors make a conscious effort not to duplicate the selection of plants offered and there are always...

For instance, Dave recommends making water available. To get the NABS approval seal, the box must meet certain criteria designed for the health and safety of the bluebird. You'll need to be checking the nest daily anyway to see when the first egg is laid...

Bats can cling to tiny crevices, like these pebbles.Whatever design you use, make sure the bats have sufficient ventilation inside the house.Also make sure that you place the finished bat house where the bats will be protected from predators (for example...

They're inexpensive and so much fun! A hummingbird window feeder. This feeder will be kept and used on another window. You should always clean the feeding ports with a pipecleaner or one of the little brushes made for this purpose and wash the feeder...

And have not heard chickadees or Carolina wrens in my yard for a while. He assured me it had the right design to attract wrens. House wrens are happy to nest in suburban areas across most of the continental United States.

"Send me the seeds," was his infamous answer, but unfortunately Bill and Hill never tilled.If you'd like to learn more or see some of the aforementioned presidential-related gardens for yourself, many have been preserved and/or refurbished, and are open...

This is just a spotlight on one of the many wonderful members here.Thank you for reading this article. John built anything: homes, fences, decks. It is nice to look out the window everyday and to watch them come and go.The most rewarding part about building...

I would immediately take them home, strip off two or three outer layers of leaves and begin to propagate them. No two pots looked alike. Often times I could find AV's in not-too-bad-a-shape for just a dollar.

They're durable, comfortable to work in, water and dirt resistant, and have roomy pockets for plant tags, gloves, clippers and more. The ability to root and propagate almost any plant.

Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. Our family's favorite recipe for Sicilian anise toast cookies, Biscotti all'Anice, uses fresh fennel or anise seeds from our garden, which add a special flavor to these...

We get the same thing every year, usually prefaced by the excited non-gardening giver saying, “I knew you'd love this because you're a gardener.” The gift is usually something beautiful, but with limited purpose.Somehow the presumption exists that...

This plant is an excellent choice for all. It was thought to protect inhabitants from thunder and lightning strikes, so was a common sight planted on thatch and sod roofs. They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will simply...

Do not ignore this step. That's about five minutes.Rinse in laundry sink, or with the garden hose, then launder by it's self.You have now successfully created a Discharge PrintMany artists use this process for various projects.

The sheets I put on my windows dried in several hours although they tend to adhere to the glass if you let them get fully dry. How long they take to dry depends on the room temperature, relative humidity, thickness of the sheets you have made and absorbency...

Even if you have a preference for a specific color,. They do need about an inch of water a week, and if they are container-grown, a bit more. Powdery mildew is a fungus that thrives in damp, humid conditions, so keeping the leaves dry with good air circulation...

You can also make great wiggly shapes of snakes and caterpillars that will hang from the edge of a pot. With several kids rolling and squashing the clay, you'll have your different colors ready to go in no time.

This article will explain why they are so popular and how you can grow them inside to provide year-round exotic beauty. Phalaenopsis or moth orchids, are among the easiest and most popular orchids to grow as house plants.

Set the bulbs with the flat side down in a single layer on the stones. White roots will grow down from the base of the bulb into the rocks, and green grasslike leaves will soon extend a foot or so above.