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Kathy

Van Wert, OH
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  • End of June toping the 3 ft cage 1
  • July 9th after a week of record high temps and very little rain...the plants here are loaded with tomatoes inside the cage and full of blooms too!

Tomatoes and their need for water

I started may 28th planting 4 tomatoes around a garbage can with holes drilled in the bottom rim and a second row up about 10 inches... buried the can to where the top holes just barely ...»
were above the ground... put in two shovels full of compost... then I fill the can up with water ever 2 days and try not to water the leaves... these four plants are now 5 ft 4 inches in less that a month and a half and loaded with green tomatoes and about a hundred sets of tomato blossoms...

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James Bryan C Crab Orchard, KY
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    We are supposed to have a hot dry summer like last year. We may just be able to save our ...»
    plants by doing this. Thanks so much for the idea. You can also buy bags of compost, can't you?

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  • see all those floating ants...:(
  • Can you see the Humming bird hiding from me? It's like he's playing peek a boo... I C an ant or 2 on the also..:( 1

Gardening: How do I keep the ants away from my Hummingbird Feeders????

It doesn't matter where I put my Humming bird feeders in my yard it seems those pesky little sugar ants seem to find them...GRRR! Does anyone have any Suggestions on how I can keep them away???

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TaniaC Fairfield, IL
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    We hang our feeder on shepherd's hooks. Then we spray "Home Defense" starting from ground up ...»
    and all over the post. Then hang the feeder. We tried hanging from a tree limb, just because we liked the look of it. But, could not keep the ants off. So, we just put our feeders in areas where trees and bushes are not actually touching the feeder. Home Defense works well.

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  • Candles sure are romantic!

We Tested Ways to Cut Bathroom Smells

We tested matches, essential oils, plain candles, scented candles, aerosol spray, and central air conditioning. We tested them on both "emergency level" and "ambient" bathroom smells. The result? The best for emergency level smells was lighting a match, or scented spray. The least effective was candles, scented and plain. What works for you?
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Chaya K New York, NY
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Patio Bliss

After seeing a picture on Pinterest as inspiration my husband built me a little haven by our patio using old doors. He hinged them together and secured one across the top. It took him ...»
less than an hour and I had so much fun creating a beautiful outdoor space!!

http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com

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Design & Décor: How can I hang some decor on brick?

I have a beautiful covered back porch area that I want to spruce up with some decor. But I only have brick on the outside of the house and we do not want to pound nails into the brick. ...»
Is there a product that will work to hang some decor without damaging the brick?

Kathy
Kathy Van Wert, OH
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    Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
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  • First, prepare "butterfly food" by mixing nine parts water with one part sugar. Depending on the size of your jar, you'll use either a tablespoon or a teaspoon. 16
  • Let the mixture boil until the sugar is dissolved, and then let it fully cool before putting it in the feeder.
  • Using your nail and hammer, punch a small hole in the lid of the jar. You're going to be cutting your sponge and you want your sponge to fit tightly through the hole, so keep it small. You can always make it bigger as necessary. 10
  • Cut your sponge into strings about one inch wide, and then pull it through the hole so there is about a half-inch of sponge sticking out from the top of the lid.
  • Remember, you want the sponge to stick tightly even when it's wet, so you might need to make it larger than you think. 1
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Make A DIY Butterfly Feeder In 6 Easy Steps

Encourage butterflies to visit your yard and pollinate your plants by making a butterfly feeder. It's easy! You'll need: A small jar (a mason jar or a baby food jar will work), hammer and ...»
nails, string, a sponge, sugar, water and construction paper.

The first few steps are below the photo, but for the full tutorial, visit: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/06/24/attrac...

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Sea Glass Jar DIY

I creating these jars using a homemade modpodge (2 parts glue to 1 part water) mixed with food coloring, water and a little dishsoap. Took me all of about 10 minutes and I LOVE the way ...»
they came out. Placed them in my kitchen window and it makes doing the dishes a lot more enjoyable! ;)

For more details you can go to my blog:

http://livegorgeously.blogspot.com/2012/07/s...

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Ashleigh B Mountain Home, ID
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  • Convert your square fit pit into an outdoor table with a removable top.  See the details here. http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2012/07/outdoor-coffee-table.html 1

Fire pit Table Top

Convert your square fit pit into an outdoor table with a removable top. See the details here. http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2012/07/o.... I used my Kreg Jig to build the top and ...»
then stained it and put a spar varnish over the top to protect it. This is perfect in the heat when we don't use our fire pit. I love when furniture has dual purposes!

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My Teensy Little Front Porch...

My dog Ryley and I are loving our favorite spot in the cottage this summer. The color scheme was pulled together with inspiration from the fabric in the pillow. I found cushions to ...»
coordinate at Pier1, spray painted the wicker, added a few accessories that were already in my stash. A few prints and a mirror give it the homey feel of a real extension of the house. Stop by, and enjoy a cold beer with me.

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Kathleen M Ocean Gate, NJ
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