Category: Gardening

October 7, 2016

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Scarecrow Ideas For Fall

Scarecrow Ideas For Fall A collection of outdoor scarecrow ideas from my private photography files The scarecrow ideas for the fall collection is finally making it’s way out of the darkness and into the light.  ...

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Painted Fall Pumpkins

Painted Pumpkins for Fall Decor My favorite season is fall!  My so glad I live in a world that has the month of October.  I love wearing warm fuzzy oversized sweaters, the fall colors and...

October 5, 2016

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Silverware Garden Stakes

Silverware Garden Stakes Let’s make some recycled silverware garden stakes!

October 4, 2016

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Garden Butterfly From Recycled Spoons

Garden Butterfly From Recycled Spoons Make this cute garden butterfly from recycled spoons for your garden ornaments in a matter of minutes.

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Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks

Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks A collection of garden crafts made from wood or sticks that you can make by collecting FREE resources. Add visual appeal to your garden by using wood and sticks...

October 2, 2016

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Recycled Plate Garden Flowers

Recycled Plate Garden Flowers I have seen recycled plate garden flowers in high upscale galleries in tourist towns, like Door County, Wisconsin for a few years now. The price tag on the glass flowers is...

October 1, 2016

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Drilling Pumpkins

Drilling Pumpkins Drilling Pumpkins – Halloween Pumpkin Carving Made Easy! Last year my sister-in-law drilled patterns into her pumpkins using a cordless drill and drill bits.  They were so stinkin’ cute.

September 29, 2016

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Digging Up Canna Bulbs

In the Midwest we find ourselves digging up canna bulbs to store for winter. If we chose not to; we will lose our plant and have to purchase new bulbs the following spring. Some gardeners...

March 28, 2016

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Propane Tips From This Grilling Gal

Propane Tips From This Grilling Gal  I have been told MEN run the grill.  Not at my house!  If you are invited over for a cookout, the woman of the house takes over that job....

March 22, 2016

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Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds

10 Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? Your yard has to have elements that hummingbirds enjoy.  Learn 10 flowers that attract hummingbirds.

May 25, 2015

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Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder

Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder Have an old wooden chair that is a little wobbly? Use it as an old wooden chair flower pot holder.

May 12, 2015

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What is Eating My Cabbage Plants

What is Eating My Cabbage Plants Yesterday, I received a question in my Facebook inbox that included pictures.  It is an excellent question too.  What is eating my cabbage plants? Anytime, I receive a question...

October 23, 2014

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Old Bird Cage Garden Planter

Old Bird Cage Garden Planter This bird cage is amazing.  Plant your overwintered geraniums in early spring and by midsummer the entire bird cage is flowing with greens and flowers.

July 14, 2014

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How To Care For Houseplants When You Go On Vacation

How To Care For Houseplants When You Go On Vacation How do you care for houseplants when on vacation? There was a time when I would hire a house and pet sitter for our home.

June 17, 2014

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Houseplant Food Recipe

Houseplant Food Recipe If you purchase the ingredients below (around $10.00) will you have a little over a year’s worth of houseplant food recipe,  Not to mention the healthiest plants you have ever had before.

June 5, 2014

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Dilly Dally Herb Garden Pot

My dilly dally herb garden pot. The sign reads: Take some thyme to dilly dally in my herb garden This year I decided to place all my herbs in one pot. With the exception of dill...

May 22, 2014

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Old Wheelbarrow Planter

Old Wheelbarrow Planter Have a wheelbarrow with a hole in it? Give it a second life as an old wheelbarrow planter! If the hole is too large, just place a piece of metal over the...

May 6, 2014

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Milk Jug Greenhouses

Today’s post is all about how I make milk jug greenhouses and start my seeds. When you are searching for ways to start your seeds for the season, many people are not sure how, or...

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DIY Cold Frame Garden Box

This DIY cold frame garden box was designed for garden boxes in areas of the country that receive frost. You can plant your vegetables earlier in the season and maintain them later in the season as well.

May 5, 2014

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Overwintering Geraniums

Don't Throw Out Your Geraniums! Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all...