Grocery Store Produce: Adventures With Avocado Pits
The first plant I ever grew from grocery store produce was an avocado, and for the life of me, I can’t remember what made me decide to do it. I was in law school and thought of myself as a brown-thumb girl. I still remember my total amazement when the seed split and sprouted. That awe has stayed with me over the years as I garden. There is something about seeing little seeds become plants that awakens the child in all of us. My First Avocado Tree I considered myself a failure with houseplants when I was in college. I had no experience with houseplants in an Alaskan childhood and, as a busy student, simply forgot to do the most basic nurturing chores, like watering my plants or figuring out if they needed sunlight or shade. During law school, I lived in a graduate dorm on U.C. Berkeley campus. All... Read More
DIY Cabinet Door Storage Bin Woodworking Plans
Pinterest Facebook Twitter Build your own cabinet door storage bin set with these easy woodworking plans! Organize under your kitchen sink or bathroom cabinets by adding accessible storage for small items. Add more space-saving storage with DIY built-in storage between the studs or these wall storage bins. Whether your home is large or small, old or new — every little space counts when it comes to storage and organizing! Cassity saw a wood cabinet door storage bin in Better Homes and Gardens magazine way back in 2012 and asked if I could make one like it. You bet I can! And of course, we’ve got the plans so you can, too. I hope that if you build this that you will share with us your photos — we love to see your work! DIY Cabinet Door Storage Bin Plans This is an easy woodworking plan on how to build … Read More
My First Garden – Play Seeds For A Play House
When I was about five years old, my Dad built a playhouse for me. It was probably about 6 by 8 feet (2-3 m.). He roofed it with cedar shingles, stained it a redwood color to match our house, and painted the door green. It had a play stove, sink, and refrigerator. It was the envy of all my friends. I think my Dad must have loved me very much to build such a special playhouse. I was a country kid growing up without neighborhood kids or siblings my own age, so it could be that he was hoping to keep me busy. That’s okay, too. My First Garden My playhouse was located at the end of my mom’s vegetable garden, where I could step down onto the green lawn. When it was garden planting time, Dad would plow up a tiny patch of ground behind the playhouse (outside of... Read More
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Home Improvement Ideas Viewing and studying content material on web sites is inherently harder to do on iPhones attributable to comparatively small shows. Shailini Sisodia was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and along with her father being a well-known UN diplomat, the household lived all around the world. Massachusetts, nevertheless, has now been her residence for the past few many years. A life lengthy educator, Shailini taught at both Boston College and Northeastern College earlier in her career, and while she enjoyed that a terrific deal, she is currently residing her true passion by teaching folks tips on how to cook dinner meals that is each delicious and nutritious. Towards that finish, she teaches many several types of cuisines in her Boston area cooking lessons, and most recently taught at the well-known Christopher Kimball’s Milk Road Kitchen. Shailini also does quite a lot of volunteer work, largely meals related. In its... Read More
DIY Cabinet Door Storage Bin Woodworking Plans
Pinterest Facebook Twitter Build your own cabinet door storage bin set with these easy woodworking plans! Organize under your kitchen sink or bathroom cabinets by adding accessible storage for small items. Add more space-saving storage with DIY built-in storage between the studs or these wall storage bins. Whether your home is large or small, old or new — every little space counts when it comes to storage and organizing! Cassity saw a wood cabinet door storage bin in Better Homes and Gardens magazine way back in 2012 and asked if I could make one like it. You bet I can! And of course, we’ve got the plans so you can, too. I hope that if you build this that you will share with us your photos — we love to see your work! DIY Cabinet Door Storage Bin Plans This is an easy woodworking plan on how to build … Read More
Regrowing Produce – Regrowing Celery At Home
I love being thrifty with household goods, especially in the kitchen. Since I don’t have my own compost, I try to reduce food waste in creative ways. I use herb stems in stews and vegetable scraps to make stock. One hack I haven’t tried since elementary school is regrowing produce. It’s worth trying again, as more than just a science project. Regrowing Celery I remember doing this project, maybe in fifth grade, and thought it seemed magical at the time. I love celery now as an adult more than I did then, so why not regrow some from the ends of my store-bought celery? Here’s how it works: Cut the bottom two inches (5 cm.) or so off the celery bunch. Stick four toothpicks into the sides of the celery bottom so that they are evenly spaced. They should be secure in the celery but also stick out a … Read More
Chelsea House taps Ross as showroom designer
Mark Ross has joined home décor designer and supplier Chelsea House as showroom designer. In this role, he will work with Creative Director Bradshaw Orrell and his team. “We undertook an extensive search to find the right designer that could reflect the sophistication and creativity of the products in the showroom presentation,” said Pam Cain, president of the Rocky Mount, N.C.-based company. “Mark and Bradshaw make a formidable team and the perfect pairing to continue to advance the inspiring and exciting showroom experience.” Ross has more than 30 years of experience in visual merchandising and product development. Most recently, he spent 32 years serving various roles at Two’s Company including bringing permanent showrooms in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York to life, managed the direction and styling of the bi-annual sales catalog, scouted trends at shows in Paris, London and in Asia. He was also involved in new … Read More
Pineapple Dreams – Growing A Pineapple Far From The Tropics
I am a big fan of pineapples and a big fan of gardening too. Yet, it was such a surprise to learn that you can start growing a pineapple tree from a grocery store pineapple top. I can’t even remember who told me about this, perhaps because I didn’t believe them. In a spare moment I ran a Google search and found out it was true. I admit straight out that, though I’ve often wanted to try out the pineapple houseplant experiment, I’ve never done it. That means I may not be your best guide to growing a pineapple at home. Hey–maybe writing the piece will inspire me! Grocery Store Pineapple I learned to love pineapples on trips to Hawaii, where you find pineapple trees everywhere you look. The fresh fruit right off the tree is sweet as a dream come true and laden with delicious juice. Back at home... Read More
Growing Fruit Tree Seeds – An Epic Failure That Won’t Defeat Me
I hate to toss things out, especially plants in the garden. If I think I can save it or start a new plant from a small portion, then I have to at least try. That way if I fail, which occasionally I do, it’s not as much a crushing defeat. Store bought produce isn’t any different and I’ve often found these little “experiments” to be quite fun. If I’m lucky enough to succeed, I get rewarded with a new free plant, and maybe even something I can eat – at least as far as vegetables go. Why Does Growing Produce from Fruit Trees Elude Me? I’ve regrown all sorts of produce, from pineapple tops and veggie scraps to basil and other herbs. What I’ve not tried, however, at least with any success, is growing fruit tree seeds. Oh yes, I’ve planted them numerous times, some even come up, but … Read More