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I always use a ring, as it reduces stress on the cords as they swing in the breeze and scissors to cut the cord.The first task is to measure out the cord into proper lengths. Stretch out the cord as long as you wish your hanger to be.

Pour out and fully refresh the water frequently, and immediately do so if you notice any unpleasant rotten odor. The roots live in water around the rocks. If you must use it, leave it in an open container overnight first to allow chlorine to escape.

Spray painting it with flat brown paint made the galvanized metal of the cage less obvious. These homemade seed envelopes are then tied onto the tree with small red ribbons. I tuck a few seeds in 2 ½" x 3 ½" brown coin envelopes.

I was warm from my nose to my toes for the first time in months, and I had only been reading for just a few minutes. The advice kept rolling in, and I tried them all. Just heat in microwave for no longer than two minutes.

If I had this capability a few years earlier, I would have bought more of those 50-centartemisia (what a thug!) It can link me to Dave's Garden at almost any time. Lt's taking my gardening proficiency to the next level.

This alone might justify the expense of a membership. Extremely helpful are the links which are provided (when available), contact information and a map of the location.I encourage you to use any or all of the resources noted above to find a Plant Sale...

Keep them dry and store in an area where the temperatures do not drop below 50 degrees. We're in Kentucky, so it is unusual to see caladiums used like this, but they do well in shady alcoves and under dense shrubbery.

An internet search for 'hummingbird window feeder' will turn up a whole list of possibilities for you. They know that's where I emerge with the filled feeders. There is a 16 ounce size available, but as I was planning on more than one feeder I didn't...

I heard so many compliments the night of our wedding. As a senior, I didn't have much extra time, but I did have a bee in my bonnet about this new project. That's when I knew I made the right decision in tackling this project.After each pot was fired...

Take a hike with your gardener, collect some acorns, and plant a special memory.A small, inexpensive but mighty jar of rooting hormone powder will unleash a Dr. Frankenstein-like, life giving skill in a gardener.

Accessed August 25, 2008.Save your money: Delicious cups of wonder from the world of COFFEE Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits.

Recycle used egg cartons to start your seeds. The beans will climb the corn stalks eliminating the need for supports.A quick test is to grab a handful and squeeze it into a ball. When the plants develop their first true leaves transplant the seedlings...

It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Non-gardeners don't know that apples aren't herbs or that the scent of harvest is dependent upon what you're harvesting.

The council will begin discussing key factors for growth, including: Jobs: Improve job training and workforce development in rural communities Agriculture: Expand markets for agriculture, including regional food systems and exports Access to Credit: Increase...

They are generally very inexpensive and often a friend or neighbor will simply hand you a few 'chicks' if asked. 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...

Trees for shady areas do not all have the same shade preferences. When you are growing trees in shade, it is easiest to find trees that accept. Japanese maple is a good example.Now that you know a little about some of the best trees for shade, you can...

In shade it is best to water only when absolutely necessary and then water deeply.will help fill in thin spots that farm during the growing season.Growing grass in shade is possible if you follow these simple rules, but remember, if you're seeking perfection,...

Just make sure whatever you intend to discharge can be washed. Spray bleach over the entire item in an even mist. For this project, I just grabbed some nearby weeds, which happened to be Bidens, Goldenrod, and Queen Anne's Lace foliage, along with several...

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. If you added some long fibers (cotton linters) to the paper pulp in your tub, the wet sheets will be less fragile.

Work the ground to about 6" deep after danger of frost has passed, removing rocks, grass and weeds. Here in west KY, we plant zinnias again at the end of July for a great show that will take us through the rest of the summer and on into autumn.

You'll need red, green, and a bit of black polymer clay. When it's hardened, just glue it to a wooden skewer or a chopstick for a great pot sticker ornament.are going to take this one step further and make a decoration to hang on the side of a plant pot.Press...

The container size is up to you; do plant bulbs closely and with all the bulbs at the same level. Most growers discard their bloomed-out paperwhites, but if you have a warm garden you may plant them outside.

But this method involves putting food into jars, sealing them, and then "cooking" them in the dishwasher. There are several brands on the market.The manufacturer claims this process uses less water, saves time and energy, and recommends the same processing...

A riparian area is an ecosystem found along the edge of a water course or body of water. Take the time to dig out invasive species that edge out native plants.Riparian garden care is much easier if you select plants that require the amount of sunlight...

This way, you can watch over your seedlings and give them proper amounts of water and light. The seeds will be ripe when the pod starts to yellow and shrivel slightly, which is usually three weeks to a month.

So when we consider an investment (say, a new tool or implement, or even an educational excursion) it gets pushed high on the list of possibilities for the year if the end result means better weed control.

We spent several hours taking in the sights and the experience bolstered out winter-weary spirits enough to face the next few weeks before spring begins in earnest here in the Mid-South.