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Purple elderberries are native, wild plants that can be used to make jelly or… More
Passion flower is a vine that is native to North and Central America. It… More
...crushed lavender with bold lemon for a refreshing drink. Squeeze fresh lemons to make… More
Dandelions in your yard and garden can be a particularly tough weed because their… More
You can use the leaves and flowers from your garden herbs to make tea.… More
Some people enjoy dandelion tea for its medicinal qualities and other people just enjoy… More
Growing a flower bulb on a plastic drink bottle is no-fuss way to bring… More
Borage (Borago officinalis) is one herb that no garden should be without. Its dainty… More
The pulp in most cacti is acidic and not a safe source of water.… More
A sellection of refreshing summer beverages from the iChef. More
...row and use salad burnet. This article includes a recipe. More
Recipe for Chamomile Refresco More
How to grow fennel and use it for culinary and medicinal purposes. More
These recipes are not your average cup of tea- ways to spice up your… More
This Herb Guide features information on growing and using dill. More
Thomas Watson discusses the many uses of horehound. More
This Herb Guide features information on growing and using dill. More
This Herb Guide features information on growing and using dill. More
...e discusses echinacea as a healing herb and gives recipes for use. More
...e discusses echinacea as a healing herb and gives recipes for use. More
To remove colored fruit drink from carpet, alternate between blotting with plain water and soapy… More
Repelling house cats from outdoor bird feeders involves placing it where cats cannot reach it,… More
Growing eggplants should be done in a bright sunny spot. Learn how to grow eggplant… More
Knowing what to look for when buying squash plants for your garden is very important… More
If you want to create a simple floral arrangement, adding one or two accent flowers… More
Changing your water and using floral mixtures will make your floral arrangement last longer. Learn… More
By cutting flowers in water, you make them last longer. Learn more tips for cutting… More
Barley is an ornamental grass that can also be used as a production grass on… More
Extract aloe vera juice from an aloe plant by cracking open a branch of the… More
Plants tend to grow better with regular water over distilled water because regular has more… More
To make compost tea, place store-bought compost or homemade compost in a barrel, add water… More
Wheatgrass can be grown and fed to animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs and… More
Cleaning gazing balls involves removing the rubber plug on the bottom, adding a bit of… More
Build a backyard barbeque pit, prepare for building an outdoor barbeque or grill pit and… More
Arrange an individual dripper in a strategic way so that the proper plants receive the… More
How to understand the drawbacks of a raised garden bed; get professional tips and advice… More
Learn what materials you need when planting snapdragons - free video. More
Proper lighting and water can keep flowers alive and fresh. Learn more in this free… More
Learn how to water and fertilize ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Learn how to add water and fertilizer to winterize your perennial plants in this free… More
Make your rose arrangements last longer! Learn how to care for a vase of roses… More
Adding compost and other organic additives to your soil can help make your garden flourish.… More
Watering soil can make the digging process much easier. Learn how to prepare the soil… More
Watering cans are helpful to use on house plants. Learn about gardening with watering cans… More
Here are some pics on when I was preparing the cuttings for potting. I cut the ends off all the cuttings and dusted them with cinnamon to help prevent rot. Now i will let them all sit for a few days so the cut ends can callose over and heal.… More
...n the bottom left of the enlarged photograph. The drink was made by beating watermellon and frozen cranberies in the blender. The… More
...igh alcohol content. My younger sis who can still drink an 8oz glass of vinegar straight down without screwing up… More
...tio size and planted about 8 inches apart dahlias drink lots of water but don't… More
... of hosta. I put in new soil and gave them a good drink. It looks so pretty--if I do say so... ;) Anybody have any tips, secrets, suggestions as to how to… More
...or your own iformation, am 60 years old and don't drink Scotch........hate the stuff always have. I, along with others, are getting… More
My husband is making an herb garden for me, right outside the kitchen. He told me it's my baby, and I can choose what goes in there. I've been looking in the herb section of this website, and I can't decide! I only get a small plot, about 3'x12', or… More
Making juice from fruit and vegetables. Durgan's "Juice" Method http://xrl.us/ujtn I suggest the new Canada Food Guide has neglected to mention utilizing the most useful appliance in all Canadian homes- the simple blender. Consumption of more fruit and vegetables is emphasized by the food guide. I have used several juicers… More
...exchange, I thought it'd be fun to share our fav. drinks!!! They can be alcholic or not!!! Crockpot Apple Cider Any Pkged apple cider drink. I used "sunripes" Cinnamon sticks (about 3-4per litre of cider) ~Night b4 serving heat on high till… More
Hello! I'm new to this forum and am having a blast creating my first garden! So far, about a month into it, everything is doing great--except for my lavender. I'm not sure what variety it is--it has frosty, silvery foliage. I had it in a semi-shaded area and realized it… More
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]I have tried different kinds of hummingbird feeders. But two of my favorites, I am having a problem.----------------------------------------------- I have 2 beautiful glass humming bird feeders with a rubber stop and a straw-like feeding tube which is also glass. (See attached picture) I can't keep liquid in the… More
...of June I had 1 hummer at my feeder but he didn't drink. Since then I have had nothing but wasps. I now have 3 feeders hoping the wasps would leave one of them alone. I have tried everything… More
...d that she was a Summer Tanager. Sat watching her drink and bathe and a few minutes later her… More
... and mints, i want stuff im goin to cook with and drink ( teas) what are my best bets.... thanks SO much for all ur help :) More
...int? I have a recipe for Mojitos. Its a Cuban Rum drink with crushed mint. I have this great little book about Cuban stuff...coffee, cigar's and rum. and would love to make this drink. Its really a refreshing summer drink made… More
...them and also said get a good wine good enough to drink?Well I do not drink so can someone give… More
...exican resturant here called el fuego they have a drink that i LLOOVVEE its sweet an creamy its like PERFECT fer countering the spice of some of the peppers they use i cant 100% think its mexican name but its a rice drink i figured id ask… More
...2008/7/pepsi-pep-not-allowed-to-sell-experimental-drink-in-us-so-heading-to-peru When I tried pasting this there was TWO spaces rather than the typical ONE. Just so you know More
all you need is a lounge chair ,tall stiff drink and a strong hunky man to do all your chores. :D More
... up the plant and boil it to make a tea, and then drink it… More
Who says you have to just grow strawberries in them? There's lettuce in the top, then beans --which are turning out to be pole beans, no package so it was a mystery, and the bottom holes are spinach. Everything is a bit taller now, but mostly the beans. The pop… More
... dont want to hurt the birds that use the pond to drink or the bunnies. I put a trap out but worried allnight i would trap something else. i got one but im… More
Happy Birthday, Pirate Girl! I just read that you don't go for sweets, but everyone's got to have a birthday cake! I'm sure there are plenty of people around here that'll help you eat it. :D I "made" you a very special monkey to go with your cake and birthday… More
... party store and little umbrellas to put in their drinks. I was thinking I could do drinks with ice crushed in my blender. Does anyone have suggestions? The… More
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