What Have You Done to Save a Penny?
When my kids were little, I used to take old jeans and clothes and make little jeans, shorts, anything that I could fit the pattern into. Also we had Starry Night Drive-Ins. We would rent a movie, buy a little candy, put up a string of Christmas lights, and...
Decorate With Pinecones
I agree with you on the pinecones. They can be sprayed, cut, used on packages with a glue gun. The only improvement Id suggest is putting them in the oven at about 250 degrees for an hour. It will kill the critters, but they open so beautifully. Some cones...
Using Petroleum Jelly as a Moisturizer?
My massage therapist says no NO NO! Its a petroleum product apparently. Im not sure what youd want to use instead. I really like Olay.
Recycle Carpet to Create Flowerbed
Its a great idea under fencelines, keeping weeds from growing up where theyre hard to reach. If youre in an area with a slug problem, it can be tricky. Good idea!
Using Black Tights for Tying Plants?
Ive used the black on my wisteria. Works like a charm, and lasts for about three years. Hard to see in the foliage, so win/win!
Protecting A Geranium Plant In Winter?
You can clean all the dirt off the roots, put the whole plant in a paper bag then in an open plastic bag, and put them in a cool place, basement, garage, workshop, anywhere that doesnt freeze. Theyll look dead in the spring, but theyll leaf out once theyre...
Child Will Not Eat Hamburger Meat?
The rule in our house was, you dont have to eat it if you dont like it, but you have to try it. There were always lots of extra veggies and salad. Not eating beef is not all that bad anyway. I have a group of friends that get together every week for dinner...
Buy Mulch Now For Next Year
Its a great time to buy mulch, for sure, but look carefully at the bags. I saw some mulch at Home Depot that was completely moulded. Even after I pointed it out to them, they were still selling it. I wouldnt want that mould in my garden!!
Making Compost With Pet Waste?
I wouldnt do it, not just because of the parasites, et al, but because it is likely to attract buddies, and before long, your yard is the community petty pottie. Yuck. I personally dont find it amusing when Im planting, to find cat or dog feces on my gloves...
