Many cultivars are affordable as well and hundreds of varieties cost less than $10 for a double fan division. Regardless of your garden style, there is a perfect daylily for your landscape.From their humble origins many centuries ago, the genus has been...
I can various vegetables, but I eagerly anticipate my gift of homemade apple butter and sauerkraut from my in-laws every Christmas.I still have about 100 pounds of shredded zucchini in my freezer from this past summer.
Before using or ingesting ANY herb or plant for medicinal purposes or otherwise, please consult a physician or a medical herbalist for advice. The oil is also an anti-inflammatory and analgesic.Almond oil has been found to possess mild antioxidant properties...
In southernmost Florida and other tropical zones, this plant is grown outside, and leaflets grow to 12 inches.As mentioned above, these three aralias would be prized specimens for an intermediate gardener.
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...
When making calendula oil all you need is:carrier oil (olive oil, sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil), which is not edible. One of the simplest ways to take advantage of calendula's healing properties is by making calendula oil.
It is sometimes used in cosmetics, conditioners, soaps and shampoos.It has also been used as a cleanser and antibacterial agent and, even today, may be found in pharmaceuticals. This nutrient rich oil has been used for thousands of years and features...
Macrame hangers for containers can be simple or quite elaborate. Trim the short tails next to the coil so that do not show.The next task is to divide your cords up into groups of four.
Has your Croton croaked? Insect complaints are few but if bugs bother your bamboo, try washing them off with warm soapy water, or treat them with insecticidal soap spray.Thanks go to to our administrator 'melody' who procured and photographed the lucky...
What a treasure it has become! 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 the country. They were easily wired onto the tree.
I also found some other sites that showed the seeds made into small pillows that could be used in the same way. Christmas came and went, as did the arrival of 2010, and I greeted the new year with an extra long shiver from my nose to my toes.
Continue to shake the petals around each day, leaving the oil in the cool, dark area for four weeks. If not, spend a little more and purchase organically grown; remember this oil is going on your sensitive skin.Once you have the roses, crush them to allow...
Christmas cactus seem like something out of a fantasy tale. Keep your eye out for the appearance of tiny flower buds about four weeks after you begin the regime. This amazing display has triggered all sorts of amateur theories on the reasons behind the...
This week, while walking the aforementioned dog, I cut tree twigs and took them in my van. I used my phone to take a pictorial note of wildflowers as I walked the dog. It would complement my Dave's Garden Journal, while letting me takes notes right in...
I had to spray more often than the recommended every 5 to 7 dayssince I picked the rainiest week of the summer to do it. We just have to make the choice to use them.For more information on the benefits, health and otherwise, of theMany thanks to Dinu,...
More of the melted glycerin soap was poured on top until the little decorative piece was covered and the bar of soap was as thick as I wanted. I generally pour the soap out into measuring cup to make it easier to thoroughly mix in the essential oil and...
In addition, it is important that a home mixture never be applied to any plant on a hot or brightly sunny day, as this will quickly lead to burning of the plant and its ultimate demise.
Simmer on low heat for three hours. Seal and set aside in a cool, dark place. If using a crockpot, combine the rosemary leaves with the grapeseed oil and heat on the lowest setting for three hours.Strain the oil into a clean, sterilized glass jar.
It turned out there were lots of choices, mostly in the $10 to $20 range. If you like hummingbirds and don't already have this, get one for yourself, too... Then you simply unscrew the top, wash the top and bottom, refill and reassemble.
A petition has been filed to adopt the IOC standards for “extra virgin” in the United States. Although table olives are irrigated generously in California (fruit size increases with additional water), olive oil quality benefits from modest amounts...
In great pain, he plunged it into the nearest tub of liquid, which happened to be lavender essential oil. Some even suggest they can be ingested, but this is disputed. Your Best Vet The information in the Holistic Henhouse column is not intended or implied...
Mix the two items until they are foamy. It seems the bitter taste and the unpleasant smell are the key. Just as children had to hold their noses to take the stuff back in the day, so too, our animal friends are sickened by the ripe odor and bitter taste.Castor...
Herbalists and perfumers also call chrysanthemum tansy, costmary, feverfew chrysanthemum and balsamita. The oil of the chrysanthemum also has many uses. The scent is light and flowery without being heavy.Because there are many different flowers and herb...
I had many successes and many, many set backs on my quest. I needed something relatively cheap since I was going to have 150 guests and something that I could personally make. While monogrammed napkins and bubbles are nice, they didn't really speak to...
Perennials selections might be daylilies, yarrow, coreopsis, iris, or sundrops. Despite the satisfactions of our jobs well done, we do often dream of discovering that fantastic new tool that makes some of the work easier.
Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. For this recipe, you don't have to use seeds at all, but they sure enhance the texture and flavor.iscotti is a treat your family will love and is very rewarding to make.
Oh, the pretty containers were different month to month, crockery pitchers, enameled coffeepots, red glass vases. We desire acres of weed-free earth replete with earthworms when everyone else wants a red sports car.
