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Gardening is one of the hottest topics on Hometalk. Whether you're gardening as a profession, or as a hobby, you'll find awesome gardening inspiration on Hometalk. Do you need to identify a plant? Post a photo of it, and a gardening expert will be able to identify it for you. Is your garden blooming in a spectacular way? Share the joy with fellow gardening buffs. All garden talk is welcome on Hometalk; so whether you're planting a flower garden, looking for green gardening tips, or researching the perfect gardening tools, you've come to the right place.



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My Labor of Love

I love my home and my gardening
Alice G
Alice G Palm City, FL 14 hours ago
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    Sherilyn Clark 6 minutes ago
    Some think I am crazy for the time I spend on my gardens, but I see in you a KINDRED HEART!!
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  • all you need is an old jar, some paint, soil & succulents!

Grow Succulents in Upcycled Jar

I took a pasta sauce jar, a peanut butter jar, and a salsa jar and primed them with Rustoleum spray, then painted them with Rustoleum aqua spray. I added the footprint because it was a ...»
mother's day project.

Just put some rocks at the bottle for drainage, then add cactus soil, then separate and arrange your suculents and fill in the empty spots with more soil. Water lightly. Super easy!

These were all gifts, but for the one I kept I didn't even paint it, I liked the look of the clear glass with the rocks and soil showing.

Stephanie (Sandpaper & Glue)
Stephanie (Sandpaper & Gl... Fitchburg, MA 27 minutes ago
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  • I used these products to get the finish I was looking for.
  • They look brand new!
  • This finish should hold for a while.
  • Now we can enjoy these chairs on our new deck.
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How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs

I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!

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DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN 20 hours ago
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    Linda Kosakowski 30 minutes ago
    They look Fabulous...great job!
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Gardening: I bought a somewhat leggy tomato plant and upon looking online to see

how to plant it, I found a video that said to put it into the ground sorta lying on its side but then pull it up into the upright position. Said the part underground would form roots and send up new plants (I think that what's she said). Shown here is a screen shot from the video showing how she's lying part of it down into a long hole in the ground. She also said to put some bone meal into the planting hole to produce more tomatoes instead of more green parts. Ideas on whether any of this is a good idea?

Louise
Louise Norcross, GA 14 hours ago
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    Caley's Culinaries 47 minutes ago
    Or gypsum. That is calcium too. Calcium prevents blossom-end rot in tomatoes too.
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  • This is the piece of silverware that started this odd addiction.
  • First you need to find some silverware suitable for stamping. In my experience it seems like silverplated silverware is easier to stamp than stainless steel.  Vintage silverplate can be found at thrift stores, estate sales, etc.
  • I bought my 36 piece 1/8" steel stamping set at Harbor Freight.  The regular price is around $10, but is frequently on sale for around $5.  The stamps are long pieces of steel with a letter or number on the end.
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  • I drew a line down the middle of the knife so I could somewhat keep the letters lined up. BTW, I don't go for perfection, to me it's more of a handmade look.
  • I figured out the middle letter of the word I was going to stamp and stamped that letter first. Just give the stamp a good old whack with the hammer.  And then work out from there.
  • When I was done, I rubbed some marker onto the letters and then wiped the excess off with a paper towel. You don't have to do this step, but I found it made the letters pop out visually a little more.
  • Great for plant markers
  • Perfect for holding photos
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My Silverware Stamping Addiction

Stamped silverware can be used for all sorts of things. From plant markers to wedding gifts for the bride and groom to labeling cheeses for a fancy schamcy party. And it's super easy to ...»
do!

You'll need the stamps, a piece of silverware, a hammer of some kind - I prefer a larger metal mallet type hammer (better to smash your fingers with), a magic marker, something to stamp onto (I used a small brass block that I found in the garage) and for safety you should wear gloves and safety glasses.

Instructions are below the photos and a much more detailed tutorial is on my blog post.

Oh, and I've had quite a few people asking on my blog about using them for weddings (stamping Mr. and Mrs. on forks or wedding dates, etc). Avery cute idea, BTW. I would say if you are expecting people to eat with them, I would skip the steps about using a magic marker, because that could be toxic. And you certainly don't want to start the marriage off on a bad note. If you still want to do the last step where you "color" them in a little, you could use liquid food coloring and wipe it into the letters a little.

Have fun stamping. Watch out for your thumbs and please wear you safety gear!

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House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH 14 hours ago
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    Vicki Ostler 2 hours ago
    I LOVE THIS...I THINK I AM ON THE VERGE OF BECOMING AN ADDICT TO THIS ALSO:)
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Outdoor Living: Plastic Kiddie Pool as a grassy area for guinea pigs, is it possible?

I know this might be an interesting, yet strange issue but...I have several guinea pigs but I live in an apartment, so I don't really have my own yard, but do have patio space. I was ...»
thinking of creating a small "yard" out of a plastic kiddie pool, lined with sod for the piggies to roam and snack in. However, my concerns are will the sod survive? Will mold grow because of the plastic bottom? Should I create small holes in the bottom of the pool to allow for ventilation? Can I cover it in some way to keep out the roaming cats from using it as a toilet? I have considered the option of creating one indoors as I have the space. They have a 3 level cage with another level at the bottom for storage that would make an excellent little playground for them. But again, not really sure if that is possible without creating a moldy mess. Any tips would be appreciated. Especially because I have a "black" thumb...lol

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Laura G Houston, TX 20 hours ago
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    Sia@South 47th 9 hours ago
    Have fun and please share a pic or 10! xo
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Project We Did to Cover the Tree Roots in Our Yard.

Old tires we cleaned and painted, old tricycle painted, an old pot painted. It was hard mowing the grass with so many tree roots right there. A little work and it's beautiful.
Mindy
Mindy Edgerton, WI 10 hours ago
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  • An old ironing board that I recently painted white makes a great out door vignette on the patio.
  • I plan to drill a small hole in the ironing board top to slip the hanger wire through so it won't blow off.
  • I used a laundry basket shaped container for the Rose Star Calibrachoa.

Pressing Garden Matters

I recently painted an old wooden ironing board to use on my patio in a vignette. #Summerstyle
Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN 18 hours ago
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    Melanie Lampson 11 hours ago
    I have taken baby onezees and use them to hold my cloths pins. Holds alot and it looks cute too.
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Gardening: Best LOW-LIGHT indoor plants??

I need some suggestions regarding some larger low-light indoor plants. I seem to be able to find plenty of indoor plants that require a good bit of light, but not very many low-light. So far, I have only purchased a Chinese Evergreen. Which ones have you all had the best luck with/your favorites etc? Thanks ahead of time!
Leah Belverd
Leah Belverd Concord, NC 2 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 12 hours ago
    I love my Cast Iron plant, it's almost impossible to kill, but looks great! Chinese evergreen, ...»
    my Japanese Hollyfern. Those are my easiest indoor low lighters. xo

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  • Plante to put in a Bible garden....... #SummerStyle
  • Plante to put in a Bible garden....... #SummerStyle
  • Plante to put in a Bible garden....... #SummerStyle

Growing a Bible Garden.......

When we moved into Oak Cottage one of the first things we did was to begin work on the yard.....and to start our garden. Even after 16 years it is still not complete and is in ...»
process...but it has come a long way.

When our little ones were toddlers and preschoolers we liked to come up with neat ways to teach them God's Word, about their world, and create fun ways to remember scriptures and Bible truths and stories. We wanted to paint pictures for them....

We did this in many ways....but our favorite has been our Bible Garden.

All throughout our English cottage garden we have peppered plants, herbs, flowers, trees, etc. that are referenced in scripture, and that grow in the Holy Land.

#SummerStyle

For the list of what grows in our Bible garden...and how you can start one, head on over to the blog:

Daune | Cottage in the Oaks
Daune | Cottage in the Oa... Greenville, NC 2 days ago
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    Beverlina 12 hours ago
    This sounds like a wonderful idea!! I would like to know how you decided which plants to put ...»
    into the garden.

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