What S Witch Hazel For

You see, when the seed pods of the Witch Hazel get warm, they burst open and spray their seeds everywhere. There are so many times that I got myself into a world of trouble, it's amazing that I am still here to tell about it.

The distilled extract from witch hazel's leaves and bark has long been used as a general tonic and swelling reducer, and witch hazel is still used to treat minor skin irritations, burns, acne and more.

To garden is to love and the plants contained within are a showcase of our kindness, patience, triumph and generosity. In February, one of our forum membersto find a home for a cat that couldn't live in her home.

Oh, sure… we swapped plants by mail but that was about all the personal interaction there was. In a nutshell, a DG Roundup is a gathering of gardeners for the express purposes of swapping plants, meeting fellow gardeners and breaking bread together.

Sometimes it's possible to provide practical assistance, such as a "weeding party" to get a garden back in order after a hospital stay or a "digging party" to salvage plants when somebody has to move.With conversations, coffee, and caring, DG has evolved...

New and experienced gardeners alike will love a gift of seeds.For a unique gift that doubles as an ornament, make a seed ball to hang on your tree throughout the holidays and plant in your garden later.Has one of your garden buddies admired one of your...

These narrow leaves found on houseplant size specimens are the juvenile leaf style. If one of your gardening friends mentions a houseplant called "aralia," ask "which one?" There are at least three indoor tropicals called aralia.

No, it's..." the 2008 Iowa DG Roundup at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids! See the "Fun Facts" list below for details.hile the weather wasn't exactly heavenly (cloudy, cold, and lots of wind), spirits were high.The sun did manage to come out during a wonderful...

Now, no wonder the number is astronomical.When Dave had look for subscription shortly afterwards, I got a bit worried because, DG had already become an obsession. I'm ever grateful to all of Angels for having contributed to my wild dreams going to fruition.

We ask each other questions, share successes and failures, help the neophyte, pass along the wisdom of our forebears…in other words, we communicate. When watching some of the earlier Disney classics, like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty or Song of the South,...

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.

Some Mothers just know priorities, ya know?Everyone has or has had their difficulties with their Moms. But the absolute love of gardening that she instilled in my husband Michael and also passed on to me is something that will never end.Clare is the finest...

Hold all of the ropes with your left hand and wrap with your right. The further down that you drop before tying these knots, the wider the opening will be for your planter. This hanging planter is a frugal craft, costing less than $4 to make, and a couple...

These threads are open to visitors.Dave's Garden has hundreds of other talented members that love gardens, nature and animals. Soon people began to slow down their cars to look at his bird house.

Placed in your own vase or dish, with or without water, they're the cheapest luck money can buy. Use filtered water, spring water, or freshwater aquarium water. Curled and curved stems lead to other graceful design possibilities, such as hearts.A "good...

Uncovering it is like seeing an old friend. Multicolored lights added some needed brightness to the dark brown tree. I tuck a few seeds in 2 ½" x 3 ½" brown coin envelopes. Obviously a sturdy support was needed.

Valentine's Day is set aside each year as a day for people celebrate their love with gifts and togetherness. Here, we will take a look at a different kind of gift, one that will last far longer than a box of chocolates or bouquet of cut flowers.

I read a little farther, and there were reports of using the pillows for aching necks or shoulders, chills caused by fevers, and to soothe the aching tummies of little ones.The two that June had made for me were of a soft, stretchy, tube-like fabric,...

I was captivated nonetheless. My phone holds a lovely portrait of a sunkissed compost tea brewer in front of the local organic market. After reading comments from other, I passed by those cheap roses without regret.

The Sweet Potato: Its History, Uses, and Culturetells you all I can imagine you might ever want to know about sweet potatoes.Bonus points: How many are in your yard, garden or indoor landscape?

For a while all is well, and the gardeners puff up, sit back, and look around in a self-satisfied manner, completely convinced that their gardening skills and talents are extraordinary.But then, summer comes along.

Many of us take note of the species that visit our feeders and share information with our friends. Members from around the world contribute information and the result is a database with a global flair.If you would like to contribute to BirdFiles, but...

So next season I will buy one with the suction cups below the section with the feeding ports. All the feeders were used, but, selfishly, I wanted them at the window feeder. On July 21st, we were relaxing in our pool and saw our first hummer, feeding from...

Often times I could find AV's in not-too-bad-a-shape for just a dollar. No two pots looked alike. I set up an inherited 55 gallon aquarium as aforum on Dave's Garden, mainly to boast of my undertaking and to gain some insight on how insane I really was...

Buy the biggest one there (for about a dollar a pound). Your gardener may not know that other colors exist, so you could thrill him or her with a white, lavendar, or (my choice) peach flowering plant.

They store in cookie jars well when sealed in airtight baggies. A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially during holidays.y Mama's recollections of family, Italian foods, culture and traditions...

Those who did are allowed to gloat for the rest of this writing.I know what the rest of you got. I bet you didn't need the one you got this year.And of course we got pretty plant pots for Christmas.