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... you grow chamomile for making teas or for use in homemade soaps, the… More
...new eco-system to your property. You can create a homemade garden pond for Koi,… More
Worm composting bins can be constructed in minutes, and provide a great way to… More
If you have a lawn, then you will have weeds from time to time.… More
Grubs emerge into the soil in early summer and munch their lives away until… More
Indoor or outdoor flowers in pots are a cheerful addition to any decor. Flower… More
A homemade hydroponic bucket system is easy to make and simple to use. It… More
Tomatoes are such hardy plants it seems as if they will grow anywhere. As… More
A compost pail keeps your kitchen scraps in an easily accessible place until you… More
A hydroponics system includes a container to hold the plants and growing media, a… More
If you have a small outdoor space to work with but still want to… More
Planters are a form of container gardening that enable home owners to display a… More
Gardeners have been making their own pesticides for hundreds of years. Many were based… More
Hide your compost operation from your nosy neighbors by using a garbage can. A… More
...wner or backyard gardener must purchase synthetic fertilizers. There are plenty of… More
Using a tumbling container for composting cuts down the amount of work needed to… More
Soil is a mixture made from minerals, organic matter, liquid and air. The size… More
...of natural materials that biodegrade into organic fertilizer once they have decomposed. A tumbler… More
Nothing refreshes the eye in late summer like the cool, lush blossoms of hydrangeas.… More
Very few things in life are more annoying than mosquitoes. And since 1999, when… More
...his free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on plants. More
Organic fertilizer is composed of aerobic bacteria that are beneficial to both humans and plants.… More
Homemade cleaning supplies that can be used on painted wood surfaces include a mixture of… More
If a person has a drain that is clogged, they should pour baking soda in… More
A homemade glass cleaner can be created with 4 tablespoons of vinegar and water that… More
...e, but vinegar and water makes for a much better, homemade alternative to cleaning than… More
Make homemade mosquito repellent from any type of oil, such as olive oil, vegetable oil… More
Homemade stain removers for clothes include rubbing alcohol and hairspray, as each of these can… More
Homemade cleaners for ceramic floor tiles include a mixture of two gallons of water a… More
A homemade stain remover can consist of a half cup of baking soda, a half… More
A recipe for cleaning aluminum pots and pans consists of a quarter cup of cream… More
A homemade bubble bath recipe consists of a white bar of soap, chopped finely, a… More
A laundry stain remover recipe consists of a half cup of hydrogen peroxide, a half… More
Learn how to iron a crease in the outside leg of blue jeans from a… More
Learn how to iron the crease of blue jeans from a professional seamstress in this… More
Tips on how to iron blue jeans from a professional seamstress in this free video… More
Homemade solutions for odor removal. Learn how to neutralize, remove, and eliminate odors in this… More
Use a straw as a barometer needle. Learn how to make a barometer for measuring… More
Cleaning wicker furniture can be difficult, get expert house cleaning and house keeping tips in… More
Making furniture polish at home is a great way to save money, get expert house… More
Prepare your soil and spread in compost to prepare a site for your new organic… More
I love to cook homemade goodies. The only recipe that I don't have is a good caramel cake recipe. The girls at work use to bring in a caramel cake from Star Market that was out of this world! If anyone has one they will share I would appreciate it. More
Does anyone have a good recipe to make homemade salad dressings using olive oil. I was told to cut back on my bad fats. Oh darn. More
... Christmas? Say, something like creamed onions or homemade cranberry sauce. More
...ecipe for pickled banana peppers and a recipe for homemade ketchup? Had them but can't find them. More
...ought a real composter. I knew I had to do it. My homemade barrel composter was simply not doing the job. It was a worthwhile experiment, and I learned a lot from it. Primary lesson: when a 50 gallon drum is more… More
Please help. I am in a dilemma about my veggie garden. I will be going away for 1 week and afraid my garden will die if not watered. I have some container veggies but most are in the ground. I read somewhere on here where you can use plastic jugs… More
I don't have the inclination to make a homemade composter. I have a small flower garden that could use compost though. Are there any good brands of composters that any of you could recommend? I don't want to spend a fortune. Thanks, CTFlowers (Robin) More
...out past christmas spent together. And maybe some homemade gifts. If you want… More
...e just cooked lunch and we had ham, potato salad, homemade rolls and FRIED GREEN BEANS. Delicious. She thawed the beans, dried them and dipped them in eggs and milk, then rolled them in salted and peppered flour, deep fried them and the rest is history. They are to… More
Thanks to everyone I've made several homemade remedies for my roses. My question is how long can they sit (I made too much) before it looses it's potency? twotut:D More
Has anyone ever made homemade noodles? They are surprisingly easy to make! Even easier than pie crust. More
Thanks. I knew about that cleaning method. I'd still really like to figure out how to make the 'bowl' kind though. More
This is from the Sure Jell website. What do you think of Sure Jell? Sour Cherry Jam Prep Time: 45 minTotal Time: 3 hr Makes: About 6 (1-cup) jars or 96 servings, 1 Tbsp. each4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3 lb. fully ripe sour cherries) 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit… More
In leiu of the recent prices of things going sky-high, at least from what we were used to, I've started making my own cleaners, out of things that most have around home. I make our laundry detergent and have saved soooo much money.:D I also have made window cleaner and… More
Hi all! My sister in law gives me fresh raw milk. I have made several attempts at making butter. Nothing has turned out quite right. Anyone have any tips? I mean, I know the basics, but I do not have the time to roll it in a mason jar, and… More
...Kana_Zn6, I found your recipe and information on "Homemade Hummingbird Nectar" to be very good and very informative... I was was using PP Hummingbird Nectar... My neighbor is using the sugar water recipe... All my hummers left me and went to her... I read your post and tried it… More
I found this easy recipe in Fine Gardening magazine and have never seen it posted here. You spray it right on the buds every 10 days to keep deer from nibbling them. 1 egg 1/2 c. whole milk 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 gallon of water If you have any… More
Does anyone have a recipe for homemade sowing gel? I read you can use a weaker wallpaper homemade glue. Any advices? thanks! Victoria More
I watched a video on youtube on how to make spring rolls. I have an Asian market not too far from where I live, so I was able to find all the ingredients I needed there. They were fantastic! If you don't have an asian market, you can substitute the… More
Found this on another site and thought it might be interesting to those that want to join the ranks of growing veggies in containers. And like me want to grow them in self-watering containers. I just got a line on a possible source of "blue boxes" that I might use....hehehe....ok...yeah,… More
Can anyone post some pictures of do-it-yourself greenhouses? Indoor ones please that can move and are inexpensive... More
Jim&Mary's 2013 Garden
Zone 5 | Planting
Getting Ready To Rototill
Zone 6 | Planting
Weeding! Planting! Weeding!
Zone 5 | Planting
Getting Ready To Plant Annuals
Zone 7 | Propagating
Enjoying Pot Of Gold And Grape…
Zone 3 | Blooming