Do-It-Yourself: Projects, Crafts, and Garden Structures
Apple Candles
Carve out the center of apple enough to where candle will fit snug in hole. Place tea-light candle in hole. The heat of the candle will release the aroma of the apple as the candle burns.
Carve out the center of apple enough to where candle will fit snug in hole. Place tea-light candle in hole. The heat of the candle will release the aroma of the apple as the candle burns.
Garden Herb-Infused Oils
Infused Olive Oils ~ use fresh herbs, good olive oil. Wash the herbs, let them dry overnight. Choose an elegant glass bottle with a good seal, and wash and dry thoroughly. Bruise your herbs gently to start to expose their oils and put them in your olive oil jar. Cover the ingredients with olive oil, seal the bottle, and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks before using it. The oil will slowly infuse over this time. Do a taste test every so often so see how its coming along.
Infused Olive Oils ~ use fresh herbs, good olive oil. Wash the herbs, let them dry overnight. Choose an elegant glass bottle with a good seal, and wash and dry thoroughly. Bruise your herbs gently to start to expose their oils and put them in your olive oil jar. Cover the ingredients with olive oil, seal the bottle, and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks before using it. The oil will slowly infuse over this time. Do a taste test every so often so see how its coming along.
Building with Balance and Structure
Build with your kids with nothing but toothpicks and marshmallows to teach basic construction and engineering skills
Build with your kids with nothing but toothpicks and marshmallows to teach basic construction and engineering skills
Make a Terrarium
- Choose a clear glass or acrylic container, with or without a lid. Almost any size will work, as long as it’s big enough to accommodate your plants. Don’t be afraid to experiment.
- Spread a 1- to 3-inch layer of charcoal, gravel, or pumice on the bottom of the container for drainage.
- Add enough potting mix to surround plant roots. Gently settle the rootball into the soil, then firm it into place. Add more soil as needed.
- To water, gently spritz the soil around plants with a spray bottle, taking care not to overwater. If your plants love moisture, cover the terrarium to maintain humidity, but open it occa- sionally to prevent the buildup of condensation. For drought-tolerant plants such as succulents, keep the container open at all times, and water sparingly.
Decorative Wraps for Baked Goods
Tissue paper ironed between 2 sheets of wax paper - nice wrapping for giving away baked goods
Tissue paper ironed between 2 sheets of wax paper - nice wrapping for giving away baked goods
What are the parts of a plant and do we eat them?