How to Grow and Care for Lithops Lithops take years to fully grow, so if you’re starting from seeds, patience is a virtue. Start with a small pot and add in a cactus potting mix ($5, Walmart). Feel free to mix in more sand; lithops don’t care for much organic matter. Once you plant your seeds, add a layer of sand to the top. Mist or lightly water the pot until your seeds germinate, and then cut back on watering....
Whether your friends and family prefer wine, champagne, vodka, or whiskey, we found a holiday offering perfect for gifting. Absolut Vodka Sequin Bottles No matter the holiday color scheme you (or whomever you’re gifting) decorate with, there’s a sequin Absolut vodka bottle to match. The cheery pink color covers Absolut’s newest flavor—grapefruit. Green sequins dress up the lime flavor, and the classic Absolut vodka bottle is draped with silver sequins....
Winter-Flowering Annuals It’s important to understand that annuals are just what their name implies: Plants that grow, set seed, and die within a year. Although some plants grown in northern gardens are treated as annuals, many are truly tender perennials that simply can’t survive the winter cold. These annuals won’t last forever, but they will bring welcome color to your winter landscape. Sweet Alyssum With 12-inch mounds of tiny, fragrant flowers in pink, white, or lavender, sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a favorite cool-growing annual....
Leanne was working in the fashion industry and was on the hunt for a getaway in her home state of Pennsylvania when she found the schoolhouse. She’d never renovated a home before, but she didn’t let that get in her way. “I wanted a place where I could come home and be quiet,” she says. Her ultimate Craigslist find turned out to be life-changing: After digging into her own renovations, others soon asked for her help, prompting Leanne to switch her career to home design....
Made up of carbon-negative biochar, vegan compost, and root-boosting mycorrhizae, Rosy Soil doesn’t rely on peat moss, the main ingredient in commercial potting mixes. While peat lands make up less than 3% of the Earth’s landmass, they sequester more carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystem. When these lands are mined for peat moss, this carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. “Essentially, we’re using one of our most vital natural resources for sinking carbon as a potting mix,” Giuliano says....
Measuring 6 feet wide and more than 5 feet tall, the tent is large enough to hold outdoor bikes, multiple stacked bins, or a lawn mower. All you have to do to assemble it is slide in the stability rods, and prop it up like you would a camping tent. Since it takes almost no time to build, you can easily take it apart and reassemble it should you want to move it to a different part in your yard; it includes a portable bag to store or carry the tent itself, too....
1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.
Are roses really as fussy as we believe? Can you grow a beautiful rose organically? Can you find a rose that both looks good and smells great? Peter Kukielski, curator of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden, says no, yes, and yes. In the Northeast, as in much of the country, black spot can be a plague. But Kukielski finds that the really tough roses can be both disease-resistant and beautiful....
Tips For extra flavor, in a bowl combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, 1/2 cup ketchup, and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. Drizzle over coleslaw and avocado on rolls.
“When I moved to New York City after college, I was young and had so much to learn. Charlotte was a mother figure to me,” Jennifer says. Now living in Denver to be near her parents, Jennifer, the mother of three daughters, knew exactly who to call to redecorate her family home. She does, after all, have design elite on speed dial. And while she wasn’t necessarily looking for full-on traditional, it was the obvious place to start....
½ cup sugar 2 tablespoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cup half-and-half or light cream ½ vanilla bean, slit lengthwise 4 beaten egg yolks ⅓ cup whipping cream
How to Make a Kid’s Raccoon Costume for Halloween Supplies Needed Printable raccoon pattern3/4 yard of gray faux fur 1/2 yard of tan fabric Two 18-inch lengths of black velvet ribbonGray sewing threadSewing needle 1/4 yard of black suede Headband Hot-glue gun and glue sticks 1/2 yard of black faux fur Polyester fiberfill Gray shirt and leggings or sweatpants Large safety pin Step-by-Step Directions There’s no need to sneak about in this adorable DIY costume....
It can be a bit overwhelming to choose the best type of gutter for your home design and regional weather. Rain gutters come in different styles, and they can be built with a variety of materials. In order to pick the right gutter system for your home, it’s important to understand the different types of gutter available. Here’s everything you need to know to decide between the various gutter styles and materials....
1 ½ cup unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 16 ounce jar marshmallow creme* ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla
To Make Ahead Prepare as directed through Step 2. Place filling in an airtight container; cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate up to three days. To serve, return filling to pot. Cook, covered over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Continue as directed in Steps 3 and 4.
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How to Make Vegan Watermelon Tuna I used a very full cup of cubed watermelon. Feel free to adjust the amount based on your taste preferences and how much fruit you have. There’s also a YouTube video that shows the process in a little more detail I found helpful. I already loved watermelon with savory dishes like my favorite summer salad, but I still can’t believe this vegan watermelon tuna turned out shockingly similar (in taste and texture) to the real thing....
