Finding Cheap Mulch
Done it for years w/no ill effects. Worst it can do is rob nitrogen from soil. You can add nitrogen, (manures) to compensate if your plants start yellowing. The benefits of the organic matter outweigh the risks. Any one who sings while they work gets my vote...
Activities for an Alzheimer's Patient?
Wonderful that you want to do this. National Gardening Associations Kids Garden News has an archived article: Gardens are for Everyone. . . that has excellent ideas for gardeners in wheelchairs. Try searching their site, kidsgardening.com. You might be able...
Activities for an Alzheimer's Patient?
I hope this can provide some help for those who wish find activities that respect the dignity and individuality of the persons with whom they work. I work as an activities coordinator for people with autiism, Though not dementia, there are similar difficulties...
Activities for an Alzheimer's Patient?
P.s. heres a pic of a potter selling his work at our kiln opening.
How Can I Make Wax More Flexible for a Design Project?
Venice Turpentine, which is used on horses hooves and can be found at tack and feed stores, will make wax more pliable. There is a recipe for Modeling Wax, in The American Girls Handy Book, by Lina Beard, which just might meet your needs. 1lb beeswax,melted...
Repairing Plastic Bins
Sorry, I some how missed your requests. The label says Performix, Liquid Tape, Electrical Spray-on Insulation Coating It is made by Plasti-dip International. They are on the web at plastidip.com. I got mine at Harbor Freight. It is handy for all sorts of things...
Gigalo (Horse)
What a beauty. Unusual color, great conformation, love that build. Wish I was in the market for a Stud. My old Arab type Appaloosa mare died a few years ago at almost the age of 40. I declare she understood English, and spoke it--in the horse dialect, if you...
Plants That Can Survive Near a Black Walnut Tree?
Peter Loewer (sp?) used to have a list of plants that will live under walnut trees on his website. You might google his name or the wild gardener and see if it is still there. Good luck! Incidentally, my extension agent just told me that walnut trees are an...
Red Dye Bled on Quilt?
Thanks for your concern. The quilt was a gift to our non-profit org. from a quilting club. We had intended to raffle it. It is a beautiful king sized one. Sigh!
Craft Activities for a Children's Festival?
Thank you for your lovely idea. I like the sentiments. We are blessed by the colors of the world around us. This event will probably be attended by people of many faiths, but we might be able to include it in a way that encompasses the gifts of color and nature...
Craft Activities for a Children's Festival?
Thank you for another good idea. There will be several kids with autism there. It would take a little guidance for them, maybe, but the experience, body movement, color, and making things change through an activity, would be good. Thanks so much. M. O.
Repairing a Zipper That Zips and Then Splits Open?
Dont throw it away! Take a pair of pliers and clamp the slots on the pull to where they are a little closer together (narrower) this aligns the teeth of the zipper more securely. This has worked for me several times on different items.
Bleeding Sores from Incontinence?
I think that its really important to have the area really clean before you put on any ointments or salves. The salves can hold in the acids and germs from the urine that has soaked into the skin. Can your mom sit in a tub? When my children were small I would...
2 Year Old Toddler Keeps Biting Himself?
Is the rest of his development typical? Is he cuddly? Does he look at you when you talk to him? Has he achieved developmental milestones on time? Dont use punitive measures! Please check with a good doctor. Get a developmental screening of some sort.
2 Year Old Toddler Keeps Biting Himself?
I agree with stingray. See your Dr. asap. If there is a physiological basis for this behavior The earlier the intervention, the better the out come.Does he do this at certain times? What happens before he does it? Not a Dr. either, just worked with a lot of...
Flea Remedies Safe to Use on Upholstery?
You might try putting a flea collar in your vacuum cleaner bag, then vacuuming every thing thoroughly and often. Rosemary is also a flea deterrent. Sprinkle it around the house. Leave for awhile, then vacuum.
