Storing Dahlias Over Winter
Storing Dahlias Over Winter Many types of dahlias do not survive the snowy cold winters here. We have to lift them out of the dirt or purchase new ones come spring. I wrote up a...
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Outdoor Decorating for Halloween
Decorating Your Yard for Halloween Decorating your yard for Halloween ? We all have that neighbor. You know. The one neighbor that when they do something, they go all out. This is the house in...
Homemade Birdseed Ornaments Make Your Own
Follow the recipe for these birdseed ornaments and the next day you have a sweet treat for your birds. The ornaments would make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and family as well as wedding favors...
Planting Horseradish Root
Planting Horseradish Root In this article I will go over basic planting horseradish root. I’ll tell you where to obtain horseradish root, when and where to plant, and basic care for your root.
How To Make Jello Shots or Shooters In Syringes
Jello Shots or Shooters in Syringes How to make jello shots or shooters in syringes. Jello shots or Jello shooters as they are also called are all the rage. There are many recipes with various types of...
Quikrete Walkway Patio
Quikrete Walkways & Patios Easy do-it-yourself project on how to make a Quikcrete walkway or patio, it takes some time and effort but the results look professional. The materials needed are minimal and allow you...
Raised Garden Bed Out of Dresser
Raised Garden Bed Out of Dresser Raised Garden Bed Out of Dresser. Here is taking recycling to extremes one might think. I think it is a creative way to recycle and make use of something...
Cucumber Beetles How to Get Rid of Them
Cucumber Beetles This article focuses on cucumber beetles and how to get rid of them in your garden. Pictures of two types and how to prevent them from coming back.
No Sprout Bird Seed
No Sprout Bird Seed Show of hands. How many of you have weed sprouts under your bird feeders right now? I used to! Until I learned this no sprout bird seed secret.
How to Start and Care for a Rhubarb Plant
How to Start and Care for a Rhubarb Plant I received a question via e-mail from a fellow gardener asking general questions about starting & maintaining Rhubarb plants. Someone knows I grow mammoth rhubarb plants :)....
Change the Color of Hydrangeas
Change The Color of Hydrangeas How to change the color of hydrangeas. Yes, for the most part, you can change the color of hydrangeas, with the exception of white hydrangeas. White Hydrangeas You can’t change...
Tulip Care After Blooming
Tulip Care After Blooming In the spring, your garden is singing with color and it all looks so beautiful but soon the colors fade and start to look messy. Your tulips start losing their leaves...
Terra Cotta Clay Pot Garden Person
Terra Cotta Clay Pot Garden Person How to Build a Terra Cotta Clay Pot Garden Person. This is a creative way to spruce up your garden and use chipped or repurposed terra cotta pots. There...
Tomatoes Have Dark Spots on Bottom
Tomatoes Have Dark Spots on Bottom You can’t wait to pick your first red ripe tomatoes of the season. As the tomato grows larger you notice your tomatoes have dark spots on bottom. It quickly...
Introduction to Water Gardening
An Introduction to Water Gardening Water seems to have a soothing, magically calming effect on the body. It is beautiful, sparkling, and gentle. Water gardens can add interest to an otherwise bland backyard. They can...
Common Lawn Pests
Common Lawn Pests Disease and common lawn pests can be prevented or cured by following a few basic steps. Be sure to set your low mower height to 1-1/2 inches, have a sharp blade, have...
Ham and Pickle Rollup Appetizers
Ham and Pickle Roll-up Appetizer Quick, easy and delicious! Rich, creamy cream cheese and salty pickles and ham make this appetizer the perfect finger food for entertaining.
Growing Loofah Sponges
Growing Loofah Sponges Did you know you could grow loofah sponges in your garden? It wasn’t until two years ago that I knew this was possible. I met a fellow gardener that did exactly this.
How to Recycle an Old Record Into a Basket or Bowl
How to Recycle an Old Record Into a Basket or Bowl Over the summer I was able to get a few old records for 10 cents a piece at a local garage sale. Being an...
Recycled Items to Start Seeds
10 Recycled Items to Start Seeds In One of the reasons that I like to grow my own food is for the cost savings. Using recycled items to start my seeds cuts cost. Below are...