Garden: Butterflies To Be
Very cool, Ive been trying to find milkweed seeds so I can plant some so the Monarchs will stop by for a longer time here in Michigan.
Garden: Butterflies To Be
Very cool, Ive been trying to find milkweed seeds so I can plant some so the Monarchs will stop by for a longer time here in Michigan.
Christmas Cards Slipper
My grandmother used to this all the time back in the 60s and 70s, she taught me how to do some of it but I havnt done any of it since the late 70s. I still have a basket and shoe (pencil holder)and a lamp shade from then. She also made Lamp Shades, different...
Keeping Dogs from Peeing in Flower Beds?
Its amazing how dog owners seem to think its ok to let their animals pee all over other peoples yards. It isnt necessary to allow your dog to pee on every pole or plant they walk by, they are only marking everything and not doing it to empty their bladder, if...
Use Thanksgiving Weekend to Sort and Donate Extra Stuff
If you craft items such as: felt, Styrofoam balls, crayons, markers and so on, consider giving them to the local elementary school. They can always use more stuff.
Baking Soda for Facial Scrub
Ive been using it for quite some time, works great, but as with all scrubs, youre not supposed to use it every day or when you have bad acne or rub too hard, remember your lightly scrubbing your skin not trying to rub it off.
Drying and Storing Herbs
Ive been drying herbs for about 5 years now. It is exciting using the herbs and sharing them with friends and family. Ive tried different ways to dry them and now I spread them out on brown paper bags topped with a piece of paper towel , if the herbs are really...
Drying and Storing Herbs
My garden is only about 6 x8 and I have 3, 4x4 raised beds. you can grow a lot of herbs in a small area.
Cook Cheaper Cuts of Meat in Soda Pop
yuck, I wouldnt pour a bunch of chemicals on my food and then serve it.
Freeze Lunch Sandwiches in Advance
This is a great idea !! Cupcakes too. Im a big freezer fan, many times when Ive had leftovers I freeze them so just in case I dont feel like the same food on the next day its all taken care of.
Alternate Rival Vacuum Sealer Bags?
I dont shop at Wally mart or sams ripoff club but Ive found that Target has the best price and they do occasionally go on sale. Foodsaver brand seem to be the best, I always seal mine twice about a half inch apart. usually about $8.99 a roll or pack of bags...
Alternate Rival Vacuum Sealer Bags?
I do reuse some of my bags but not if they have had meat in them. I wash them with dish soap and hot water and let them dry thoroughly.
When Should I Plant Garlic?
I have planted mine in the spring and fall, the fall crop does better but you have to plant it a little deeper in the fall and about 6 weeks before the ground freezes, here in Michigan I try to get it in by mid October so it has a chance to sprout up through...
When Should I Plant Garlic?
This year I planted it in the fall. I put a cover over the raised bed to see if it will give them a boost in growth over the winter. As always gardening is an experiment every year so Ill let you know if this one does anything to improve the size of the garlic...
Getting Rid Of Milkweed?
Can someone send me some Milkweed seeds, I get Monarchs flying through but they dont stop because theres no milkweed, i would love to grow some. I keep Dill growing for the Black Swallowtails.
Getting Rid Of Milkweed?
Milkweed is the only plant that Monarch Caterpillars feed on. Getting rid of it is getting rid of Monarch Butterflies.
Why Are My Green Beans Yellow?
My green bean plants are turning yellow with rusty looking tiny spots on the leaves and then they are falling off. Any help would be appreciated. In this picture they dont look that bad but they are worse and dieing now.
Switch To Dollar Stores For Shopping
Dollar stores and Walmart have some good prices but neither one sells very many, if any American made products. I look for those products and will buy them first even if they are a few cents more. If you want your family, friends and neighbors to have a job...
How Do I Sell My House to My Son?
You have to have a title search and they will do all the paper work. Hopefully your son will have his own mortgage, and you will be free and clear of it. You dont have to have an attorney or realtor but to sell a house.
How Long Are Seeds Good For?
I put many of my seeds in the freezer a couple weeks before I plant them, it fools them into over wintering. not all seeds work this way though.
Always Live Beneath Your Means
Yes, when buying a house shop in price range for a payment that is only 1/4 your monthly income, not 1/3 as the bank will say you can afford. That way you will always have no problem making the payment instead of a constant struggle. Speaking of making gifts...
Homemade Pasta
How much pasta does this recipe make? Serving sizes? Ive been looking for Paste Sheets but no one sells them around here.
Homemade Pasta
I found some pasta sheets, got a case for $20.00 from Perinos pasta factory in Lincoln Park, Mi. Theres enough to make Lasagna about 5 times. Im going to use them for rolling up cannallonis though. http://www.pierinofrozenfoods.com/products.html
Borax To Rid Your House Of Pests
thoroughly cleaning the carpet will only fill your vacuum with fleas. Instead do not vacuum until you have put the Borax along the walls and throughout the carpet and left it for a minimum of a few hours. Then vacuum and if you like leave about a half inch...
Poll: Have you used tax software to prepare your taxes?
I have been using Turbo Tax for 10 years now, wouldnt use anything else.
Have I Waited Too Long To Harvest My Herbs?
I harvest my herbs all through the season for drying. I also cut off the flowering stem to promote more leaf growth, however I do leave some of the flowers so the butterflies and bees have something to feed on.
Freezing Muffins
To vacuum seal them. Freeze them first on a tray or in a bag, then take them out and vacuum seal them. Freezing first will keep them from collapsing when vacuum sealed.
Prescription Bottle Sewing Kit
This is a good idea. I use them to put buttons in but never thought of this idea,
Should I Stake Cucumber Vines?
You have to make a trellis, heres a picture of mine. There are 3 in this picture, in the foreground and to the right are for cucumbers, the one far behind is for catalopes. Under the big one in front I have 9 plants, for the small one I have 4 plants. For the...
Make Your Own Rain Barrel
You can put some garlic juice in the water to deter the mosquitos, also if put some vegetable oil ( just a couple tblspns.) in it it will suffocate any mosquito larvea, wont hurt the plants either.
Preventing Basil From Flowering
I snip off the flower heads through out the season and use them in cooking also.
Planting Asparagus in Raised Beds?
Im currently growing asparagus in a raised bed, this past summer was my first season though which is the establishment season. So Ill see what happen for this summer. My bed area for the asparagus is about 18 inches by 5-6 ft. It is in a larger bed but I have...
Growing Basil
Its possible that by throwing the seeds into the same pots that the chemical reaction of the seeds could be telling the plant it has done its job. Sounds weird but that is what happens with trees, the leaves are putting out chemicals in the fall when they are...
Moldy Peppers Growing in Containers?
Trying adding vermiculite next time, also some pebbles or shells or something that will help the soil drain as the water flows through it, the vermiculite will capture enough of the water to maintain moisture but the rest will drain off.
Create a Butterfly Garden
I am in Zone 5 also (Michigan) and although I am still looking into what other species are in my area, I do know that the Black Swallowtail caterpillars love the dill that I always plant.
Don't Print Social Security Number on Checks
You should never carry your Social Security card with you. It is not legal identification. Its like the title to your car you should keep it safe at home.
Son's eyes red and itchy after showering.
Just getting a lot of water in your eyes can make them red, especially if there is a lot of chlorine in your water.
Looking For Advice On Vacuum Sealer Bags?
I like Foodsaver brand the best, they dont have the two layer thing.
Buy Dark Clothing - Know When to Skimp
I dont want my clothes to pass for pricey, that only makes me look like a selfish fool. If Im going to spend the money Id rather buy something made in the USA rather than care if someone thinks I spent a lot. The pricey brands are made in China at the same...
Do Green Peppers Grow Back On the Same Tree?
No, they are dead once all the peppers have grown and been picked, however you can plant the seeds from the pepper and get new plants.
What to do with 40 boxes of pasta?
Maybe the neighborhood kindergarten class could use some elbow macaroni to make some wreaths or necklaces.
Trading Leftovers with Neighbors
Im a big fan of freezing leftovers. I make them into 1 or 2 person portions and shrink wrap them. If it is a saucy item, I freeze it in a container first then shrink wrap it without the container once its frozen. Same with bread or fruit, if it will collapse...
