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Line Compost Bucket with Newspaper
By Dawn E. Jakic
I have started a compost pile. Since it is far from the house, I have an ice cream bucket that I use for my daily scraps. To keep it from getting so messy when I empty it, I line it with newspapers or paper ads from the mail.
Turkey Baster for Watering Houseplants
By Donna
I find that using an old turkey baster to water my houseplants keeps the leaves dry (which prevents mold and rot) and keeps me from overwatering smaller plants. I will even use a squirt from some of my fish tanks water occasionally for the fertilizing effect!
Growing Honeysuckle As Standard
By likekinds
In an earlier post, I mentioned that honeysuckle could be grown as a standard. I looked around and found enough pictures to put together a post on the subject.
Making Homemade Suet Cakes for Birds
By Shawna
For those who enjoy feeding backyard birds, suet is a great choice for attracting a variety of beautiful species.
By lalala...
Growing an avocado plant from the pit is a great project for kids to do. It is so easy. Our kids love to eat avocados and really wanted to try sprouting one.
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