You can have greater success with plant cuttings by using rooting hormone. But you don't have to spend the big bucks to do it! You can make your own rooting hormone easily as long as you have access to a...
What Are They?For those of you who are unfamiliar with ACEOs and ATCs, they are miniature pieces of art. There is only one rule: that they measure 2-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches. After that, anything goes! Oils,...
Need some BUG RELIEF but don't want to use toxins or chemicals? Try some--or all--of these! Ant Traps 1/3 cup molasses or honey 6 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons active dry yeast Combine all of the...
Paper weights and types can be very confusing. What follows is a general guide to help understand the sizes and terms and to associate them with items that you are familiar with. There are two basic systems in...
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), also known as the Bois D'Arc is a fairly common tree throughout the country. As common as dirt here in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas! Spiny and messy with its inedible fruit,...
Here's a list of houseplants that are suitable for a terrarium or a bottle garden. Scientific name is listed first, followed by the common name in parenthesis. Want to know HOW to make a bottle garden or a...
Here is a list of easy-to-grow cacti and succulents that are great for beginners! Rattail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis) Bishop's Cap, Goat's Horn, Star Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) Bearded...
Bottle gardens and terrariums are one of the easiest ways to care for houseplants. They are very attractive, blending in with most any decor, make great gifts, AND THEY ARE EASY TO MAKE AND MAINTAIN! Any...
So, you'd like to try your hand at growing cacti and succulents? Or perhaps you've already killed a few? Don't despair! You can grow these plants successfully by knowing a few basics and starting with some of...