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Compost benefits your garden. We have learned various composting techniques and may even have a compost pile of our own. Yes, flower gardens benefit tremendously from a top dressing of compost....
Save money, ensure your garden is organic and really go green all at the same time when you make your own potting soil! Besides, it's just good clean fun! Well, okay, maybe not clean.
In the same manner that we can recycle milk cartons, water bottles and soup cans, we can also recycle eggshells. Before you drop them into the trash bin, consider the many ways to reuse the...
These eggshell people are easy to make and silly to look at. Kids will love watching the "hair" grow. Plus, it will help teach them responsibility when they are put in charge of watering the...
Eggshells are an excellent material to use in your garden in many different ways. Eggshells can help you to reduce waste, as well as improve your gardening results by being used for drainage,...
An eggshell is just the right size for starting new seedlings. And kids love the novelty of "hatching" their very own plants.
Everyone dreams of finding the perfect mate. Sharing your time with someone who is right for you can enrich every aspect of your life. But when you are with someone who is wrong for you, just the...
Starting seedlings indoors for later planting to your garden can be an enjoyable way to save some money. Not having to transplant them out of a container and then into the ground can avoid...
Swedish coffee was popular among the Swedish and Lutheran communities of upper Minnesota and other Swedish communities around the country. Many who attended social functions and after-service...
Here is yet another way to use eggshells in a creative way as suggested by one of our visitors who wished to remain anonymous. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Snails are often a gardener's worst enemy. Snails and their cousins, the slugs, are nonstop eating machines that can ravage entire plants overnight. Good news is that there are several easy ways...
It's easy and fun to make eggshell chalk for your children to draw and color with outside on the sidewalks or driveways. Eggshell chalk should only be used outside and never be used on...
How many eggshells do you throw away? Try saving them and use them to start seedlings. A tray of eggshells that have been sown with seedlings makes a wonderful gift. This is also a great activity...
Many thermosflask owners have their own special methods to remove the difficult stains often caused by coffee, tea or juice. You can use some common household items to get the job done to your...
Learn how to peel eggshells from hard boiled eggs in this cooking tips video.
As more people become aware of how important it is to preserve our environment, composting has grown in popularity. However, before you run out, get a composter or create a compost pile and start...
Do you have a problem with snails and slugs in your garden? When my kids were small a neighbor would pay them a penny apiece to pick snails out of her yard. Here are some easier and cheaper ways...
Homemade dog food, free from preservatives and rich with nutrients, is a healthy alternative to many store-bought dog foods. Homemade dog food made with eggshells is rich in calcium, protein,...
Looking to go green with your vegetable fertilizer blend? Vegetable farming is so much fun and very rewarding, but no-one really want to buy chemical fertilizers for their cropping plants anymore....
If you've ever had tomatoes turn black and mushy on the bottom while still on the vine, it's likely that your plants were suffering from blossom end rot. It's not a blight or a fungus, but rather...
Before you throw those eggshells onto your compost pile, consider how you might use them to enrich and beautify your garden. Follow these steps.
Do you have a loved one who sends you into a panic the moment she calls? Does your heart race at the thought of simply having a "nice" conversation with this person? Try these steps to help ease...
Dealing with forceful or petty co-workers can be difficult. Many of us have the tendency to give into these people because it will be easier or less stressful in the long run. Stop walking on...
Eggs have a lots of uses, most commonly as food and in food preparation. But eggs contribute beyond the kitchen, including as a beauty aid and in the garden. Check out the following suggestions...
When Easter finally arrives every year it brings with it an array of pastel colors. For many people, it's a time of rebirth that signals that spring is right around the corner. A fun art project...
Seedlings started in eggshells make quaint spring or Easter gifts. You don't have to remove the seedlings from the shell before planting them because the shell is biodegradable. Start these seeds...
Eggshells are one of those common household items that are often overlooked for their versatility and function in the home and garden. While it is most common to simply toss an eggshell into the...
Before you toss out those eggshells, take another look. You can make a great centerpiece or add an Easter touch throughout your house. Simply pour some candle wax into the shells and you have...
When you buy a dozen eggs, you get more than just food. Follow these steps to use not only the eggs, but the eggshells and the carton and go green at the same time.
Dissolving an eggshell is a fun science experiment you can do in your classroom or with your kids. With just a few chemicals and a little bit of time, you'll find it's actually possible to...
Making a crushed eggshell greeting card is a unique way to create your own paper card. In these instructions you will find out how fun and easy this craft project is.
Instead of buying up a series of miniature clay pots in which to grow your seedlings, you can save money by growing them in something you were going to throw away anyway. Eggshells make great...
Insect damage, lack of sufficient light or water, overgrowth, tired soil, or bound roots can all affect the health of your basil plant. Identify and alleviate the problems, and your plant will...
Recycling is more than separating the plastic from the cans and paper goods. It's about a whole new way of looking at consumerism, including finding ways to reuse and repurpose as many things as...
After Easter time, all parents with young kids end up with a ton of hard-boiled, colored Easter eggs. While you're making an enormous egg salad with the eggs, have your children save the colored...
Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills. Not only can food items and yard waste go into a compost pile, but so can quite a few things that typically get thrown...
There aren't many people who actually enjoy having slugs around. Gardeners, especially, choose to kill off or at least get rid of as many of the problematic creatures as possible. Slugs spend most...
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is an herbal supplement that can be used to help with joint health. Hyaluronic acid is a compound that is distributed throughout the connective tissue...
Make wobbling chicken crafts with simple supplies. Use real eggshells and iClay to make wobbling chicken crafts with expert tips from an art teacher in this free kid craft video.
Before using real eggshells to make a wobbling chicken craft, drain the egg first. Get tips for making wobbling chickens from an art teacher in this free kid craft video.
To make wobbling chicken crafts, fill real eggshells with iClay, the softest modeling clay available. Learn to fill the bottom of an eggshell with iClay using expert tips from an art teacher in...
Mosaics are an easy craft to add beauty and interest to your home decor. The sky is the limit when it comes to what you can transform with a mosaic. Today we are going to create a mosaic vase from...
If you love watching all the beautiful birds in your neighborhood you'll love the easy ways to attract them to your own yard.
Have you experienced the following phenomena? Suddenly the leaves rustle even though the air is completely still. Blades of grass bend, but no visible feet have stepped across them. Waters that...
There is a multitude of ideas for ridding your garden of snails and slugs. Some of these ideas involve strong chemicals and pesticides, some involve beer, and some involve sitting and waiting for...
Commercial pesticides contain poisons that kill unwanted pests in the garden. These same poisons kill many unsuspecting visitors. Birds, mice, and rabbits can be poisoned and die because of the...
Going green? Saving money? How can I do both? Growing your own vegetables and doing it organically does not have to be an expensive proposition. Keeping your garden, flower and/or vegetable,...
Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) is a finely textured fern that can be used in shade gardens or woodland areas. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the palmately divided fronds of the...
Growing your own vegetable garden is a fun and rewarding experience. Not only d you get he pleasure out of enjoying the freshest vegetables possible, but you get health benefits as well. Gardening...
Using a compost heap for you garden can yield you some valuable fertilizer that you can use to make your garden more productive and vibrant. While the concept of compost sounds easy, deciding what...