Fabric flowers are everywhere these days, and for good reason! They're so simple to make, and you almost can't go wrong if you've got a few simple tricks up your sleeve. And on top of that, if you use felt, (even inexpensive acrylic craft felt like I've used here), it's so ...
and the particles will start to settle on the pipe cleaners as well as the container and form crystals. Once a tiny seed crystal is started, more of
Next, begin to fill in the spaces between and under the tall plants to create layers, working your way forward in height. Generally, shorter plants go at the front and taller ones at the back. That way, all the flowers will get seen and none of them will overshadow others as they grow...
Leaves are soft to touch, covered in tiny hairs, and pale green in colour. However, because they can be poisonous, if there are small children in the garden who may be attracted to the tactile foliage, you may want to place taller Lupins towards the back of a border. ...
Peas have oblong pods that contain up to ten round seeds. Most garden pea cultivars have flowers that are white. Peas with flowers that are pink and purple are used for making dry peas or split peas. Peas are an annual crop that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region, probably in ...
Once a tiny seed crystal is started, more falling material bonds with it to form bigger crystals. Crystals are solid with flat sides and symmetrical shape and will always be that way (unless impurities get in the way). They are made up of molecules and have a perfectly arranged and ...
Trap:Humanely trap community cats (NOT pet cats that belong to your neighbors) using large wire traps, the kind you might use for raccoons. Neuter:Take the cat to a vet to get spayed or neutered and vaccinated. The vet also will cut off a tiny tip of the cat’s ear (a humane proce...
When cutting flowers, don’t remove more than half of the blooms and make sure to leave enough stem (with at least 3 or 4 leaves) on the plant. Hint: Remove dead blooms in spring/early summer but wait to cut peony bushes to the ground until after the first frost. For longer lasting...
What would it be like to live on the planet Mars? Six volunteers are isolated high on top of Mauna Loa, a volcanic mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are living on a simulated (模仿的), or make-believe, Mars Base. The project called HI-SEAS is in the charge of Kim Bins...
If you’re lucky enough to get a lot of light in your apartment or tiny home, try putting up some shelves in full sun areas or pots on the floor. Just like window boxes, you’d be amazed at how much you can grow and how it can become part of your interior design. Plant Small,...