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Ellen H

Cullman, AL
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  • You can use all kinds of materials like ribbon, felt or even an old bandana.
  • Ruffled fabric flower
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Making Fabulous Fabric Flowers!

Ever wonder how to make those cute, little #fabric flowers you see on headbands, shirts, purses and everywhere else? It's actually not ...»
15 Minutes Easy
Jocie@OPC The Better Half
Jocie@OPC The Better Half Catonsville, MD
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  • Thryallis (Galphimia glauca) provides an almost non-stop show of sunny yellow blooms.
  • African iris (Dietes iridioides) has flushes of bloom from early spring through late summer. 2
  • Salvia gregii "Lipstick" loves the sun, combines well with other perennials and is a great attractor of beneficial insects.

Celebrate your garden's all-stars

Last week we asked you to share your invasive plant horror stories and, boy, did we strike a nerve. Gardeners everywhere are seemingly under siege from all manner of invader. As gardens ...»
Douglas Hunt
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
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    Commented 2 days ago
    I think the perennial staples of my summer garden are hydrangeas (now that I finally have some ...»
    shade in my yard), sedums, and phlox. Then there is this one upright white verbena called Snowflurry that sometimes blooms here in north Alabama as early as Feb. and as late as Thanksgiving. My favorite carefree annuals are pentas and vinca.


    • Hydrangea macrophylla
    • Verbena 'Snowflurry' in early spring
    • Phlox 'David'
    • Sedum - love them all, this one is 'Matrona' 1
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Gardening: The Straw Bale Pallet Crate Garden use

Can you plant tomatoes using the Straw Bale Pallet Crate Garden method from Old World Farms? As a newbie (at 65yrs. old & very1st try) to vegetable gardening, I don't want to do a lot of ...»
Dyanne
Dyanne Phenix City, AL
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    Commented 3 days ago
    Dyanne Your local Extension ...»
    office (Alabama Cooperative Extension System) can provide you with good information about planting in your region. There are many publications available online at their website www.aces.edu

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Gardening: Have this plant or is it a weed...

Leaves are large green and and tiny purple flowers. Coud lt it be violas
Linda
Linda Canada
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    Commented 5 days ago
    I have a high tolerance for the "weedy" violet - I love them so I Iet them grow. Then in late ...»
    spring/early summer I pull them out of my flowerbeds by the armloads so that my perennials can have room to grow and spread. By the time I get ready to pull them, they are 8-10 inches tall so they are not too hard to pull really. I might as well love them since I don't think I'll be getting rid of them very easily :)


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  • Old refrigerator to patio ice chest.

Refrigerator to Ice Chest

Thought this idea was very creative!
Patricia D
Patricia D Englewood, OH
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  • Ellen H
    Commented on Jun 01, 2013
    Aren't refrigerator doors heavy? This seems like it could be a little dangerous.
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  • Succulent Gardens are easy to create and super easy to care for. 1
  • We used PVC pipe and cut it at an angle
  • Spray painted with stone paint
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How to Build and Plant a Succulent Garden

Succulent Gardens require very little water and almost no maintenance. And they can be gorgeous!
Hoosier Homemade
Hoosier Homemade Laporte, IN
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  • Before shot of our kitchen. It is on the small side and was very dark. 1
  • We tore out our existing backsplash and created a custom hood above the cooktop. I opted to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to help me achieve the french country feel I was looking for. Working on finishing up the rest of the cabinet doors 4
  • Old Ochre paint and new knobs. 3
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Creating a French Country Kitchen Cabinet Finish Using Chalk Paint

We are in the midst of a mini kitchen DIY reno. Hubby finally caved and agreed to let me paint our wood cabinets and I created a french country rustic feel for them using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

From My Front Porch To Yours
From My Front Porch To Yo... Humble, TX
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Dishfunctional Designs: The Upcycled Garden Spring 2013

http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-upcycled-garden-spring-2013.html?showComment=1362153276369
SOURCE: http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com
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  • Ellen H
    Clipped on Mar 17, 2013 to Garden / outdoor living
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  • The wind chime hanging near the courtyard.

Old Keys and Wind Chimes

You don't have to wait for warm weather to make your own wind chimes. Do it now and come the spring, you will have a unique garden feature. I am lucky my husband is a hoarder, his stash ...»
Debbie Borthwick
Debbie Borthwick Canada
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  • Ellen H
    Clipped on Feb 23, 2013 to repurposing
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  • I love my "new" mirror! Made with Mod Podge and Target napkins!
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
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http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
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Unusual Mirror Makeover!

I needed some fun and energy in my living room, and found it in this mirror redo made with NAPKINS! Super easy to do, check out the tutorial and more photos at:

http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupag...

Alyssa @ Clever Nest
Alyssa @ Clever Nest Orange, CA
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    Clipped on Feb 23, 2013 to Furniture finishes
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