I want to grow my own garlic. I found this really simple tutorial on how to do just that by planting just 1 clove. All you need is garlic that has begun to sprout and soil that is not too moist. Simple!
And the instructions from Soap Deli News
Plant Your Own Pineapple
February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Once pineapple season comes around in summer, there is usually so much that you get tired of eating it. But how about having pineapples growing in your own garden, whether it’s outside in a lovely garden or in a pot on your window sill. If you follow the advice of Red (Shari) from Tickled Red, in 24 months you can have your own prickly pineapple plant bearing you beautiful, succulent pineapples.
The next step is finding recipes for your new bounty of tropical pineapples. Pineapple upside down cake anyone?
Windowsill Green House
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Don’t have enough space for a proper green house, or even a DIY green house? Try having a green house on your windowsill. If you aren’t able to get the bigger soda bottles, how about getting a glass cloche, a bell jar or even a mason or canning jar?
Take a look at this really easy DIY green house on Disney Family Fun
A New Insect Exhibit
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
More than two hundred children were introduced, October 2011, to the lesser known inhabitants of plants, insects. They were given the opportunity to view insects in a whole new light in four mobile terrariums designed by Stefano Citi.
See more information on the exhibition on the Abitare site
Hanging Pods
March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
No don’t worry…..these are not alien life forms but a clever way of bringing some “green” life into your house or apartment with minimum maintenance. They’re called “Hanging Air Plant Pods” and are designed by “Mudpuppy” from Denver Colorado. These unique ceramic pods are used for housing air plants (ie. Tillandsia), which means there’s no watering involved and they are ideal for those non green fingered individuals!
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