Discover color in dry, arid climates with these desert landscaping ideas. Explore unique drought tolerant plants with softscapes and hardscapes.
Want to know the secret to beautiful garden containers? These plant lists tell you exactly which plants you need to create these eye-catching planters.
I know I previously mentioned tomato blight, an infection that can do some serious damage to tomatoes in damp summer months, but I thought it would also be good to just go over some basics about to…
Ordinary orange juice containers can lead to hours of entertainment for your kids this summer. That’s right, hang on to your OJ container because I’ve got plenty of creative ways you can reuse an o...
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Supporting loved ones through their decluttering journey. Supporting someone who is experiencing hoarding behaviours can be a massively import part of someones journey to decluttering. But at the same time it can be a difficult and emotional one. Here are some tips and guidance.
Hügelkultur is very similar to lasagna gardening, although the beds can be stacked as high as six feet and should look like hills.
This is a healthy Vanilla Bean Orchid starter plant, about 6-10 inches tall that is ready for planting. USDA Zone: 10-12 Vanilla bean plants are climbing vines that prefer high humidity, warm temperatures and bright, indirect sunlight. Growing vanilla in your garden or greenhouse can be fun; however, a bit more effort is required than with other house plants. If you follow the suggestions below, and can provide the right growing conditions. Because the vanilla bean plant is a slow-growing vine, it needs a stake or trellis to climb on. Container Vanilla plants make excellent container house plants when grown as a vine, because this type of orchid is both epiphytic and semi-terrestrial. This means it lives above the ground where its roots attach to tree trunks or other support from which it takes in water and nutrients. In growing a Vanilla vine in a pot, some support is needed for the vine to climb on and attach itself to. This can be a post or slab of wood, preferably a type that does not rot easily like cedar or cypress. Light Vanilla plants prefer good bright light but not hot, noonday sun. However, they won’t grow well or flower in deep shade so partial sun is what they need. If you are looking for plants that do well in the shade or with limited light, you may be interested in these low light houseplants. Temperature Vanilla grows best in warm temperatures, preferably in the 70’s to 90’s. Cooler temperatures will slow down the growth. Keep temperatures above 60˙F for the most part. Watering When watering, the support and the soil media are watered so the air roots as well as the potting mix have access to moisture. Generally, the potting mix is allowed to dry a little between waterings to help avoid root diseases. Flowering the Vanilla vine takes a bit of time and patience. Although the flowers are slightly fragrant, it is the vanilla bean pod that follows flowering that is the prize. Plants that are grown in a container need a support and the vine needs to reach a height of 3-5 feet. Using a clay pot of 12 inches or more will give your orchid size, stability and also a healthy root system. Be sure to have excellent drainage with a porous potting mix and drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. The vining stem is then tied to the support to begin its upward growth. Keep it in warm temperatures and bright light. The vine should be encouraged to climb and tied to the support as needed. Offshoots will occur, especially when there is a bend in the stem, and these should also be tied to the support. In time, the support will become covered with vines (this adds up to many feet of vine) and once they reach the top and start to hang off the support, then flowering will begin. What initiates bloom is somewhat variable. It is thought that a dry period for a couple of months in the winter, as well as the vine reaching the top of the support and cascading off stimulates the flowering process. The blooms appear on flowering spikes that emerge at the leaf axis along the stems and many blooms will emerge from this spike over a period of weeks, usually one at a time and each flower lasts only one day. To produce vanilla beans, the flowers need to be hand pollinated, which is easily done with a toothpick.
Simple et brut, le bouchon en liège n’en a pas l’air comme ça mais il peut apporter une petite touche rustique et homemade à votre déco : voici mon top 3 des idées à réaliser.
No need to plant your beloved herbs in boring planters after these ideas!
Spring is here, even if it's raining and raining again! It's time to plant your garden and if you have just a small space, remember that pallets are a
Traditional Terraces - An extensive new garden of ponds, terraces, feature gardens, paths and vistas designed in the Arts & Crafts tradition
I don't intend on showing you all the activities we do because so many others do it better. The internet has so many blogs dedicated to showcasing activity ideas. This one I thought was worth showing as it is a really good example of an activity to do at home and nothing goes to waste, the herbs can be used in the kitchen later. The cards are designed as three part cards to be used by a much older child, as the instructions say one that has completed a lot of botany work. Ignoring the instructions today we use them...
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6-Drawer Vegetable Storage Rack is a Time-Tested Way to Store Your Harvest Store your garden harvest for months of enjoyment Ideal for keeping apples, squash, potatoes and more Perfect for drying herbs, too Years ago, people stored "keeper" crops such as apples, winter squash, onions and potatoes on rustic wooden racks like this one. The drawers are slatted to ensure good air circulation, and they slide out for easy access. For best results, the rack should be located in a cool, dark cellar or shed.
Learn how to grow avocado seeds in soil or water The next time you eat an avocado or use one in a recipe, save the stone or pit. Planting your own avocado tree is fun and easy. It is a perfect task for all ages — for the garden, for...
Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden. Learn all about mulching your garden beds with tips from 20 seasoned gardeners
Herb Markers/Plant Markers Mark your herbs (or whatever you'd like) with these little rustic wooden signs. Sealed to last longer through rain and sunshine! Choose either Espresso or Grey stain. (Text will be in the script font unless otherwise noted.) **Please leave which herb, plant, etc. you would like on each sign in the notes at checkout. If you need your sign to say more than one or two words, please send a message to be sure we can make it work. Each sign measures approximately 2.5" x 4" with a 9" stake. These are sealed with a spar urethane that protects against rain and moisture and allows the finish to expand and contract with the wood as the weather changes. It also helps reduce the graying and fading effects of the sun. To prolong the life of these signs even more so, we recommend resealing them once or twice a year.
We have had so many requests for sinks for smaller powder rooms or bathrooms, that we have created this beauty. This is a once used authentic whiskey barrel made into a vanity that is 35" high, 24" wide and 19" deep. The hammered copper sink is 14" around and 5" deep. The faucet is oil rubbed bronze and stands 7" high. Also included is an oil rubbed bronze pop up stopper. There is a front access door for easier installation and storage. This still leaves room for a cute soap dish or dispenser. We use Minwax "Early American" as our standard stain (as shown in our listing pictures) . Custom stain options are available for an addition $75. If you are interested select "custom stain" from the drop down menu. Let us know what stain option you want from the stain chart in your order notes at check out. FREE SHIPPING TO 48 CONT. U.S. STATES WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP TO CANADA,ALASKA OR HAWAII THIS ITEM CAN NOT BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY! PLEASE SAVE BOX AND PACKING IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO FACILITATE ITEM RETURN
Whether you have a small or large backyard it is meant to be enjoyed. Creating a relaxing garden can help you unwind, leaving stress behind....
The concept of companion planting goes back centuries. In nature, diverse ecosystems of plants live together, supporting and benefiting each other. You hardly ever see an entire field of one plant in nature. What is
Hello, I'm Astra, this is my blog about enjoying the journey to a dream, about happiness, positivity and the simple things. I hope you enjoy it :)
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David and I are weather geeks. We both wanted to be meteorologists when we were younger and I think Caroline got some of the genes. She found a homemade weather station in a library book and was very excited to make it. So I drafted David to do this as a science project with her!
Construye tú mismo un jardín-huerto elevado con una estructura de madera. Un trabajo de bricolaje sencillo que no te llevará mucho tiempo ni dinero.
Brighten up your living space with this instant downloadable digital file and print vivid, vibrant and colorful art work of a squirrel hoarding nuts in the forest. Cheerful with splash of colors to uplift the mood in any room or office. A good choice for children's rooms too. The digital file can be used to print the image on T-shirts, sweat shirts, coffee mugs, can be a wall art as poster or framed picture. This can be printed on children's beddings or coasters and table mats. Uses are endless. Eye catching, elegant and makes a statement. Please note that this is an instant digital downloadable file for personal use. No physical product will be posted/shipped.
Victorian-Inspired Wire Cloche Provides Helpful Pest Protection Helpful & Humane: Protect seedlings from nibbling wildlife Pest & Pet Protection: Place over houseplants to keep cats at bay Durable Materials: Rust-resistant, galvanized chicken wire Room to Grow: Add an Extension for longer-lasting protection Don’t let your hard-won garden efforts become a buffet for local critters! This chicken wire cloche sets you up for a successful harvest, protecting prized seedlings, lettuce plants, and ripening strawberries from hungry wildlife. Indoors, the cloche can be placed over houseplants to keep out curious cats. May also be used as a trellis for small ivies and other vining houseplants. To protect taller plants or extend protection once plants have outgrown your cloches, our Cloche Extension adds 5.5” of height and diameter to continue keeping your harvest from harm!
Crop rotation doesn't have to be a headache. With this simple rotation schedule you'll have fertile soil and beautiful vegetables every year with less work!
