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It's fascinating how well fresh cut flowers look by the time the florists receive them not to mention by the time they become ours with all the traveling and transferring they go through. One...
When I was a kid my Grandfather had Rhubarb growing behind the barn. my brother and I use to get a bowl of sugar and pick the fresh Rhubarb and dip it into the sugar and watch the expression on...
The key to keeping fresh cut flowers perky for a week or more without floral preservatives (which contain biocides that kill bacteria and fungus) is to keep the water fresh and the stems free of...
Herbs dried from your own garden taste much better than those you buy at the grocery store for one simple reason: they are fresh. The volatile oils that give herbs their flavor dissipate over...
When you get a nice gift of cut flowers, or you cut your own arrangement from the garden, here are a few tips to make them last longer.
Welcome summer with a twist on the good old classic lemonade. Add a little lavender and impress your guest while celebrating your summer garden.
A beautiful display of fresh flowers is one of the easiest ways to brighten a room whether it is for your own table centerpiece or a gift. Mothers Day is coming soon and arrangements of fresh...
You won't find any breadcrumbs in these irresistible stuffed mushroom caps. The creamy center is easy to make and bursting with flavor! A dash of cayenne pepper adds for an extra zing that no one...
Dried flowers are wonderful for year-round floral arrangements. You can dry flowers by hanging them or by placing them in a box of desiccant, which better preserves the blossoms.
This houseplant is one of the easier tropicals to start new plants from. It grows well in low-light situations and needs little care, so it's popular for offices. In Florida, it grows outside...
Growing herbs is just half of the fun. Cooking with them and tasting the fruits of your labor is the best part! Here are some simple ways to preserve your homegrown herbs.
Ask a bride if flowers are important at her wedding and the majority will say "yes". Flowers come in many sizes, shapes, and smells. Even if flowers are not bountiful throughout the...
Most people probably don’t know that almost all tap water contains minerals in it that make it alkaline, or that alkaline water has difficulty moving through cut flower stems. Because of this,...
Now that Halloween is over, it's time to think about making the porch or entryway look more like Thanksgiving. A simple, yet charming way to add a little fall decor to our home is to make a...
Although carnations are naturally white growers have cultivated all colors including a green carnation called the Prado. Most of the variegated varieties that you see for Holiday sales, however,...
April showers bring May flowers. That is a saying for people who have green thumbs and can wait for May for color in the yard. Silk flower arrangements, for outdoors, are a great alternative to...
You can freeze or dry herbs with equal success. Herbs that freeze well include basil, burnet, chives, comfrey, chervil, cilantro(fresh coriander), sweet fennel, lovage, most mints, parsley,...
Learn how to make a wedding bouquet, and make this beautiful nosegay wedding bouquet. The nosegay bouquet is the number one favorite of all brides. That is not surprising since it is simple,...
The cornucopia, also known as the horn of plenty or the harvest cone, dates back to the 5th century, BC. It has been the symbol for food and abundance, and is widely used at Thanksgiving. The...
If you don't have a green thumb when it comes to indoor plants and flowers, maybe those of the dried sort would work for you. No watering, no indirect light, just a beautiful arrangement for you...
I Love stuffed mushrooms especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas time any supper will do as well.
So, you’re planning your wedding and it’s time to design your bouquet. There is no reason you can’t create your own. Making that bouquet out of fake flowers will make it even better. Don’t be...
Your lilies have died leaving their beautiful green leaves behind. Time to replant your garden the quick easy and FAKE way! Every year I plant a fake garden. And EVERY year I get many...
Want to know how to make a delicious appetizer for that home-cooked Italian dinner? Then follow the directions below for a quick and easy stuffed mushroom. Your guests will be amazed at how...
Falling leaves, dropping temperatures and the festive activities in the coming weeks, makes Fall a wonderful time to decorate the house with crafts while bonding with your child. Here is a quick, ...
Given the price of cut flowers you’ll want to make the colorful spring and summer blooms that look so great in the flower shop, or in your garden, last as long as possible when you put them in a...
This activity is great for kids and the family. These ornaments are easy to string and something you can bring into the family tradition each year. Not only are they so simple, but their also very...
Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays... all special occasions in which to give beautiful roses or other flower arrangements. No matter if they came from a florist or if you arranged them...
Rhubarb makes a beautiful and interesting addition to your vegetable garden. Once established, you will have a LOVELY plant taking up the whole corner for about 15 years to come. It will not...
Nothing enhances a table setting like a stunning centerpiece. If you think it has to be expensive or complicated read on. This elegant arrangement is extremely simple and assembles quickly with...
You can understand yourself and others better through a basic understanding of the study of handwriting (graphology) to determine the character and personality of the individual.
Try this twist on making tomato sauce.
The key to keeping basil fresh and fragrant for days (and even weeks) after purchase or harvest, is to not store it in the refrigerator. Basil leaves quickly turn black and slimy and lose their...
Have you ever been given a beautiful bouquet only to watch it wilt within a day or two? It could be the way you are cutting the stems. There are a few steps that a florist knows that will be...
A lavender wand is a fun and easy craft project that will scent your house with the wonderful smell of lavender all year. The aroma of the lavender essential oil is calming and refreshing. Here's...
Roses dry beautifully if done correctly. A few simple things can make the process successful for you and the look of the flowers will last much longer if handled properly.
Have you seen those expensive dried Roses in a boutique? Ever wished you could do it yourself and use them in your home, keeping that special gift instead of discarding when the roses wilt? This...
Starting a lemongrass plant from lemon grass purchased in the grocery store is easy!
If you use this technique you will never have a fallen tulip again.
Every gardener wants flowers to produce showy blooms, and cutting the plants back at specific times during their growth helps accomplish this. Whether you want to produce long stem roses or...
There's nothing like a fresh bouquet of flowers to brighten a room. But too often that beautiful bouquet doesn't last more than a few days before it has to be thrown out. Whether you are using...
Would you like to lower glucose levels naturally? Numerous people use Prickly Pear or Nopal cactus regularly to treat Type-II Diabetes, in fact for some sufferers, it can replace their standard...
A bouquet of flowers are so much more beautiful when perfectly grooms and adorned. The flower is such a beautiful plant created by God. It comes in many different types and colors. This how to...
The scent of lavender is calming, soothing, and relaxing. Lavender flowers also make a beautiful purple wreath. If you grow lavender you can harvest the sprigs from your own garden, or purchase...
There are several ways to preserve colorful leaves and foliage for use later in the season, one of which is submersing the stems in a solution of glycerine. Leaves preserved this way are supple...
Good winter care of perennials will help plants survive the cold season and be ready to grow and bloom in spring.
Cutting broccoli is a simple feat if you understand just one tip: Never cut through the bulb or "floret" and always cut through the stalk instead. The florets will then separate naturally.
Hoyas are versatile trailing plants which are placed in hanging baskets, or grown in pots that allow their foliage to trail over the side. They frequently produce clusters of small white or pink...
I have found that every time I serve these things my guests rave and rave and they go quickly like Grant took Richmond! So if you are swamped, not knowing what kind of hor's deorve to serve, these...
Don't throw away your old chipped china. You can use those teacups, teapot, and gravy boat to make a handsome planter, a greatl novelty gift for anyone, including yourself.
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