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Patricia McDermott

Oxon Hill, MD
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  • Every Spring, I buy Boston ferns in hanging baskets at Lowe's or Home Depot. 2
  • My first secret is to remove the plastic pot they come in and replant them using a good-quality potting mix.
  • I prefer to use coir-lined wire baskets. 3
  • My BEST secret is to install a Rainbird slow-drip automatic watering system.  It's a DIY project.  Really.  See the black tubes hanging down from the porch ceiling?  When the ferns are hung, the tubes are placed above them. 2
  • The tubing is connected to a timer and then to a standard faucet. (Mine's in the basement, but yours can be anywhere.) In the heat of Summer, the timer is set to water twice a day for 10 minutes.
  • This pic was taken in October last year -- after a hot Summer.  Ferns as large and lush as ever.  Yours can be, too!  Check out my blog link for more step-by-step pics. 2
  • How about doing the same thing for your flower beds?  You can!  http://www.hometalk.com/1455316/how-to-have-beautiful-plants-all-summer-long-even-when-you-re-away
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How to have HANGING FERNS that are the ENVY of the Neighborhood

Want to know the secret to having gorgeous, lush ferns all through the hot Summer? I'll tell you. Psssst ... It's a DIY project!
Susan @ My Place to Yours
Susan @ My Place to Yours Jefferson City, TN
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  • Patricia McDermott
    Commented on May 09, 2013
    I hate bringing them in, they leaf all over the floors.
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  • You can make any image on your computer into the perfect keepsake with a little DIY effort.  Even vintage family photos can be scanned and used for this project.
  • I chose to edit my pictures and printed them as black and white prints for a cohesive look.
  • Printable cotton paper goes right through your printer- be sure to test your image on regular paper first.
  • A 12oz. bag of fiberfill filled all three of my pillows perfectly.
  • Pay close attention when filling the corners so they're not inverted.
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Make Any Image Into a Pillow

I made these pillows from photos of my sons and a favorite saying. You can make any image from your computer into a pillow by using printable cotton paper and then ironing onto your ...»
fabric of choice (mine was canvas drop cloth). Then sew the sides and top together and about 3/4 of the bottom, flip it rightside out, and stuff with fiberfill. Finally hand stitch the rest of the bottom and you have your personalized pillow - also great for gifts! Please visit my blog for more details.

Jen, Girl in the Garage
Jen, Girl in the Garage Valparaiso, IN
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    Liked on Mar 05, 2013
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Creating a Vintage Looking Tiered Tray

Here is a quick and easy tutorial on creating a vintage looking tiered tray. Perfect for display or storage! It even has a little secret!!

Bonnie & Trish {Uncommon Designs}
Bonnie & Trish {Uncommon ... Lexington, SC
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    Clipped on Jan 10, 2013 to Garden Inspiration
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  • Mine will probably look like this but I prefer the other one. Will have to wait and see how good I am at construction. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. Heh 7
  • This is what I really want it to look like but with the back closed in 13
  • Windows and 2  cast iron sinks
  • And one supervisor. 4
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Garden Decor

Well, I just about have everything I need for my french door green house. The French doors are at my friends house the 2 paneled doors are waiting across the street. I had two loads of ...»
cedar donated to my cause along with an old garden gate frame. I was given 3 pallets and now I am just waiting for a few sunny days in a row to get out there and build it. Oh yea, I had two cast iron sinks given to me too. They are a little smaller then what I wanted, But Hey ! ! ! can't look those gift horses in the mouth

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Jan M
Jan M Toledo, OR
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  • Patricia McDermott
    Commented on Sep 14, 2012
    Heard an old saying once "Hire one kid, you get a kid, hire two and you get 1/2 a kid and hire ...»
    three and get no kid at all"

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