index ** Happiness Is...** I'm putting on a brave face today, posting this post. Eighteen months ago, I never thought I'd be writing about my fertility woes. But I chose to bring up this subject because I'm tired of keeping it to myself. It shouldn't be a secret. And it shouldn't be taboo. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Martin Luther King Jr. You may remember, back in January, I told you about our miscarriage from the previous year. A planning frenzy commenced. Sometimes I have to remind myself that it actually did happen. A certain darkness is needed to see the stars. - Osho It's not an easy thing to admit to yourself you have a problem. Earlier this week, we met with a fertility specialist to discuss our next move. Be gentle with yourself. – Max Ehrmann When I first learned of our challenges, I was angry, shocked and confused. But I wouldn't let myself stay there for long and neither would Hal. Some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. – Gilda Radner
Sara's Superb Herbs New Home Page How to Turn a Pallet into a Garden - StumbleUpon Good news and bad news. I had planned to film a short video showing you how to make a pallet garden, but the weather didn’t cooperate. I was stapling the landscape fabric onto the pallet when it started drizzling and got really windy. That’s the bad news. But I know I promised a tutorial today, so I took photos and have kept my word to share how to make the pallet garden. I tried to be as detailed as possible. So keep reading my pallet loving friends, instructions on how to make your own pallet garden are just a few lines away… Find a Pallet The first thing you need to do is–obviously–find a pallet. Don’t just take the first pallet you find. Collect Your Supplies For this project, you’ll need the pallet you found, 2 large bags of potting soil, 16 six packs of annual flowers (one six pack per opening on the face of the pallet, and two six packs per opening on the top of the completed pallet garden), a small roll of landscape fabric, a staple gun, staples, and sand paper. Now for the sides.
The Curious Gardener | Gardening discoveries in Singapore Learn2Grow When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper. I liked it very much and had to make some more—thus today's DIY recycled newspaper project: gift bags made from the Wall Street Journal. You can vary the dimensions, of course, but here's what I used to create a bag that's 5" tall, 4.5" wide, and 3" deep. Stack two sheets of newspaper on top of each other. Cut out a rectangle that's 15.5" wide and 8.25" tall. Fold a flap 1.25" down from the top. Cut two pieces of cardstock or chipboard to 4.25" x 1", then glue them on the widest two panels just under the top fold. Put glue on the outside of the 0.5" tab and bring the left-most panel over to form the body of the bag, aligning the cut edge of the panel with the folded edge of the flap. Upend the bag so the 2" flap is now up. Put glue on both flaps and fold them inward to form the bottom of the bag.
National Arboretum - USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Back to the Arboretum Home Page Arboretum Information || Events & Education || Gardens & Horticulture || Research ActivitiesNew Plant Introductions || Support the Arboretum || Comments Last Updated January 24, 2012 10:50 PM URL = narj Arboretum Information Events & Education Gardens & Horticulture Research Activities Support the Arboretum Search Our Site Arboretum Home/Front Page Hours & Admission Directions USNA News & Notes Map of Arboretum Grounds Rules & Guidelines Visitor Services Facilities Use FAQs History & Mission Your Comments Welcomed Virtual Tours of Arboretum Wedding Photography Commercial Photography Guidelines Current Events & Programs Registration Forms Arboretum Photo Gallery Internship Program What's Blooming Guided & Tram Tours Publications Photo Gallery Index Award Winning Daylilies Crapemyrtle Introductions Arboretum Azaleas 'Picture of the Week' Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Gallery Fall Foliage Gallery Bonsai Gallery Gardening Q&As
Sweet DIY Votives Here’s what you’ll need: 1. Measure the height and circumference of your jar, and cut strips of fabric to roughly fit (approx. 1cm wide – doesn’t have to be perfect). 2. In your small cup, pour in some glue and dilute it with a bit of water (about 1:2), mix well. It should be the consistency of slightly thicker water.. yes, I know I’m being vague but it shouldn’t make much difference to the end result. 3. Note: – I find that it’s ok to have fabric going above the top of your jar because it can be easily cut off after it’s dried. – I don’t mind the look of the overlapping lines of fabric once the candle is lit, but if you do try not to overlap the strips in the gluing process. ** Please only use only battery operated tea-lights (not real candles). Thank you, your sign-up request was successful! Given email address is already subscribed, thank you! Please provide a valid email address. Oops. Other posts you may like:
SULIS - Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series: U of MN. I love spiky starburst shapes, so I attempted a version of the traditional Polish porcupine ball. Here's how to make this cool 3D ornament—great for Christmas or decorating any time. I can imagine jumbo sized versions hanging at parties or weddings. They take awhile, though, so you'd better start making them five years before you plan to get married. You'll need: Paper, scissors, a circular object for a template, a ruler, pencil, needle, thread, rubber band, and glue. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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