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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy

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  • This handy jar is perfect for keeping twine from tangling!
  • Wind twine around a pencil or poke a pencil through a roll of twine
  • Cut out a cardstock lid and label it.
  • This recycled can jar sells for $12.
  • This twine dispenser sells for  $18!!
  • Twine can be used to decorate crafts like these citronella CANdles http://gardentherapy.ca/diy-citronella-candles/
  • Or to build a trellis: http://gardentherapy.ca/pea-trellis/
  • or to make a fresh wreath: http://gardentherapy.ca/making-fresh-wreaths/
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DIY Garden Twine Dispenser

There are some really cool garden twine dispensers available at trendy shops like Williams-Sonoma and Terrain...but why pay the big bucks when this one is free?! Full instructions and ...»
uses for twine in the original post: http://gardentherapy.ca/garden-twine-dispens...

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on May 03, 2013
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    Kathleen Bell 2 days ago
    Love this
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Gardening: What do you know about Italian gardens?

I've heard a little about Italian Gardens...are there any fans or experts out there that can tell me more? What do you think of them and is it a style that is attractive to North Americans? Are they currently "hot" or "not"?

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on May 02, 2013
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    Douglas Hunt on May 03, 2013
    The classic book on this topic is Edith Wharton's "Italian Villas and their Gardens." I spent ...»
    a fair amount of time in Italian gardens last summer and I think at their purest they are probably too rigid for North American tastes, which does not mean there are not ideas from them that could be happily incorporated here. Tracy di Sabato-Aust, whose "The Well-Tended Perennial Garden" should be on every gardener's bookshelf, has some ideas on her blog:

    http://www.tracylive.com/2008/10/lessons-fro...

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  • How to Harvest Rhubarb
  • To harvest rhubarb solidly grasp the stem and twist to the side and pull to remove. Do not cut the stalks.
  • Trim the leaves in a fan pattern for storing in the fridge or  trim the tops completely if you plan to use the rhubarb right away.
  • Whether stalks are red or green doesn't affect flavour, but the red stalks are generally preferred to make the beautiful pink colour often associated with rhubarb desserts...
  • ...like this Rhubarb Sorbet Recipe: http://gardentherapy.ca/rhubarb-sorbet-recipe/
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How to Harvest Rhubarb & a Sorbet Recipe mmmm

Rhubarb may be a hardy garden plant, but harvesting it the right way will produce the best tasting and most abundant stalks. Check out the full post for more on rhubarb and the right ...»
timing to harvest the plants. Plus there is a rhubarb sorbet recipe you will LOVE!

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on May 01, 2013
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    Aleda Fraser on May 02, 2013
    If the Rhubarb isn't a nice pink colour I put in a little red food colouring
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  • Reach for the sky peas! That trellis is sturdy enough to hold you all.
  • Start by placing a row of bamboo stakes solidly in the ground. Weave another length of bamboo back and forth between the stakes. Repeat with another stake but alternating the weave.
  • Keep going until you have a complete and very sturdy trellis.
  • Train your plants up through the first few poles and then let them do their thing from there...these peas know what to do!
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Making a Woven Trellis

It couldn't be easier to make a sturdy yet stylish trellis for peas, beans, or other climbing plants. This project uses just one material and takes very little effort and time. What could ...»
be better?! More information on how to choose the proper sizes and shapes for your plants in the full tutorial: http://gardentherapy.ca/woven-bamboo-trellis...

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 26, 2013
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  • Debra Peters
    Debra Peters on Apr 30, 2013
    This has given me a terrific idea! We live in Arizona and would have to buy the bamboo poles. ...»
    However, I do have Palo Verde trees in my yard which require constant trimming. As I trim branches, I can create poles that will work for trellises. Thanks!!

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Growing Sunflower Micro Greens

Sunflower micro greens are nutritious and yummy! Here is a time lapse journal of growing them in a recycled salad box. #recycle. For ...»
more on how to grow them check out http://gardentherapy.ca/micro-greens-time-la...

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 16, 2013
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    Miriam I on Apr 16, 2013
    I love how you ended up with the sandwich picture. So rewarding! :)
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  • A round up of garden recycling projects to get busy with this weekend!
  • Natural branch coasters http://gardentherapy.ca/natural-branch-coasters/
  • Branch coat rack http://gardentherapy.ca/branch-coat-rack-tutorial/ 1
  • How to build a bug hotel with dried material from the garden http://gardentherapy.ca/build-a-bug-hotel/
  • Citronella CANdles http://gardentherapy.ca/diy-citronella-candles/
  • Seashell Tea Lights with Beeswax http://gardentherapy.ca/seashell-beeswax-tealights/
  • Driftwood and ceramic windchime http://gardentherapy.ca/diy-wind-chime/
  • vintage mason jar solar lights http://gardentherapy.ca/mason-jar-solar-lights/
  • succulents in vintage silver http://gardentherapy.ca/holiday-gifts-countdown-day-6/
  • round up of crafty seed starting containers from recycled materials http://gardentherapy.ca/seed-starting-containers-pt-1/
  • Sunflower micro greens in a recycled salad box http://gardentherapy.ca/micro-greens-time-lapse/
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Garden Recycling Projects

As this weeks theme is #Recycle here are some of my favourite recycling projects for the garden (or from the garden!)
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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 16, 2013
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    Stephanie @ Garden Therapy on Apr 19, 2013
    Thanks Miriam
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  • 1. Make chalkboard stepping stones. 2. Turn part of a shed into a chalkboard 3. Create chalkboard markers 4. Make a chalkboard stump 5. Create a chalkboard birdhouse
  • Chalkboard Orchid Pot http://gardentherapy.ca/chalkboard-painted-orchid-pot/
  • More chalkboard pots (from West Elm).
  • Thanks to Stacy, co-author of The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things To Do In Nature Before You Grow Up.
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6 Chalkboard Paint Projects to Get Kids Outside

Author Stacy Tornio, shared 5 chalkboard paint projects you can do outside with kids on Garden Therapy (plus one more that I did). Stacy is the co-author of the new book, The Kids' ...»
Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things To Do In Nature Before You Grow Up.

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 16, 2013
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  • Square Foot Planting Guide printable here http://gardentherapy.ca/square-foot-planting-guide/

Square Foot Planting Guide

Wondering how many of the different kinds of vegetables you can plant in a square foot? This helpful infographic lays it out perfectly. For a larger version that can be printed or saved, check out the original post http://gardentherapy.ca/square-foot-planting...
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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 16, 2013
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    Barbara Leonard on May 06, 2013
    I love this guide! I clipped and printed it. :)
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  • Donna from @FunkyJunkInteriors was looking gorgeous as always! She shared tips on junking AND blogging with the group. Find more from her here: http://www.hometalk.com/funkyjunkinteriors
  • A Hometalk Meetup Garden Party? Thanks Hometalk, it was a blast.
  • The beautiful decor in the greenhouse before everyone arrived.
  • Donna taught us how to make these pallet toolboxes.
  • She even made up some kits so we could make our own. I can't wait to put mine together!
  • Tamara from Milner Village Garden Center was a wonderful host and an entertaining container garden presenter. Love the bathtub planter too!
  • The Little White House catered High Tea and gave us a presentation on fashion trends. Think polka dots, white/cream, metallics, and lace this spring.
  • The garden center was full of whimsical vignettes like this bubble chandelier.
  • The prices for garden goodies were really reasonable.
  • There was bold colour...
  • ...moss everywhere...
  • ...and decor to bring the outdoors in.
  • My fellow bloggers (@deltagardener and @laurathomas) and I had a wonderful time. Thanks for the garden party, it was a blast!
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It was a Perfect Garden Party at the Hometalk Meetup Milner!

What fun was had at the Hometalk meetup at Milner Village Garden Center! This past Tuesday I joined a few other bloggers and Hometalkers for a fun-filled garden party featuring our very ...»
own local Hometalk Ambassador, Funky Junk Donna! Check out the link for all the details of this fabulous day.

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 10, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Apr 12, 2013
    It looks like you all had a fun time, and in such a gorgeous setting, what a beautiful garden ...»
    centre!

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  • There are a few key things that I use to keep my hands from looking grungy even though I'm a messy gardener out in the  garden most every day from spring through fall.
  • 1. Gardening Gloves. Choose a pair that fits your hands and the task. You may need a number of different pairs.
  • 2. Nail Brush. keep one handy at the sink for scrubbing up at the end of the day.  3. Soap. All natural soap doesn't dry skin out. Make your own here: http://gardentherapy.ca/handmadesoap/
  • 4. If you want to pamper your hands, you can also use a moisturizing repair cream.
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Post Gardening Skin and Nail Care and Giveaway!

I love to garden yet my nails are always nice and clean and my hand are soft. Here are a few of the things I do to make sure they stay that way. Plus, I have 3 skincare gift sets to ...»
giveaway. Just leave a comment on the original post to enter: http://gardentherapy.ca/gardeners-hand-care/

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada on Apr 08, 2013
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    Vicki on Apr 11, 2013
    love ur idea to use soap on upside brush to keep it dry.
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