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Gardening Tip of the Day
There are many safe, natural dry powders that can repel or control ants without using poisons.
Ants leave a pheromone trail to and from their nest to food they have found. Placing various … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Extend the life of fresh flowers in vases with these tips.
First, use clean vases. Secondly, cut off any foliage so that no leaves touch water.
Before adding any additives change the water daily. … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Coffee, used in moderation, can be helpful for the growth of plants and a pest repellent. In particular, slugs dislike coffee in any form.
Coffee is great for acid-loving plants. Blueberries and roses are … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Water left over from boiling whole eggs can be used in numerous ways. Water from poaching eggs can also be saved and used.
Cooled boiled egg water can be used to water house plants … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
Zucchini grow so fast that it seems like they may have some magical qualities.
Zucchini tastes best when harvested at 6 to 8 inches in length.
A 2 to 3 foot long overgrown zucchini … Continue Reading