http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 20:05:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Garden-2/
Vertical Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/0BWU/HGH70UCZ/FXE0BWUHGH70UCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/0BWU/HGH70UCZ/FXE0BWUHGH70UCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/0BWU/HGH70UCZ/FXE0BWUHGH70UCZ.SMALL.jpg L.A.Woman I moved from a house with a huge back yard to a place with a pretty nice sized balcony.  As much as I love to garden, space was going to be a challenge as well as dealing with potted plants.  I needed my herb garden (because, who doesn't NEED fresh herbs?) but I had no desire for little pots to be t...
By: L.A.Woman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-grow-garlic/
How to grow garlic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/DHLL/HFWSUOIG/FY0DHLLHFWSUOIG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/DHLL/HFWSUOIG/FY0DHLLHFWSUOIG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/DHLL/HFWSUOIG/FY0DHLLHFWSUOIG.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 A guide on how to grow Garlic . I plant Garlic twice a year. In Early spring and in late September. There are several types of garlic.   Softneck garlic  -which is the garlic in which you see at your typical grocery store. Artichoke garlic  - is  a milder flavor garlic that can be stored up to eigh...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 01:42:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hydroponics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/334Y/GHZ6XPX5/FM5334YGHZ6XPX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/334Y/GHZ6XPX5/FM5334YGHZ6XPX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/334Y/GHZ6XPX5/FM5334YGHZ6XPX5.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo DIY Hydroponics gives you full step-by-step instructions for 18 projects to get your indoor harvest growing. Learn how to get started in the field of hydroponics with projects that range from beginner to fully automated watering systems with grow lights. All projects come from Instructables.com, are...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:33:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Seed-Starting-with-the-%22Baggie-Method.%22/
Seed Starting with the "Baggie Method." - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTK/LGJI/UM4EWZMH1AZ/FTKLGJIUM4EWZMH1AZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTK/LGJI/UM4EWZMH1AZ/FTKLGJIUM4EWZMH1AZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTK/LGJI/UM4EWZMH1AZ/FTKLGJIUM4EWZMH1AZ.SMALL.jpg MrBrownThumb Another seed starting method that can compliment or be used in place of the Ghetto Greenhouse is the "Baggie Method" if you don't have the space or desire to make seed starters out of plastic soda bottles. This method also saves you money because you don't need soil right away to start and when time...
By: MrBrownThumb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:28:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IntroductionGathering-Materials/
Inverted Wine Bottle Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/NWPJ/H2MYM0N6/F6VNWPJH2MYM0N6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/NWPJ/H2MYM0N6/F6VNWPJH2MYM0N6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/NWPJ/H2MYM0N6/F6VNWPJH2MYM0N6.SMALL.jpg coolname123 Introduction/Gathering Materials So a while ago I found a couple of Instructables about how to turn old plastic coke bottles and other various items into upside-down hanging planters (such as this one here). I thought it was kind of a cool idea, but it just looked far to scrappy to fit in with the ...
By: coolname123

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 21:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Indoor-Seed-Starting-System/
DIY Indoor Seed Starting System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/SN3B/H1YONJLN/FKPSN3BH1YONJLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/SN3B/H1YONJLN/FKPSN3BH1YONJLN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/SN3B/H1YONJLN/FKPSN3BH1YONJLN.SMALL.jpg fozzy13 I have for a long time wanted to try my hand at growing something.  I think it's awesome to be able to grow food oneself, instead of buying it from large-scale farms, after it's been processed and shipped thousands of miles.  For this reason, I decided this spring to attempt to grow some crops of my...
By: fozzy13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modified-Strawberry-Topsy-Turvy/
How to Modify Strawberry Topsy Turvy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/BDLB/GPAS32Z9/FQDBDLBGPAS32Z9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/BDLB/GPAS32Z9/FQDBDLBGPAS32Z9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/BDLB/GPAS32Z9/FQDBDLBGPAS32Z9.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 .This picture shows the first time i used a Topsy Turvy. It didn't grow any Strawberry's that i could really eat .I started realizing a few things as the growing season went along. The first thing i noticed was  as the season went on the soil on the bottom of the Turvy got really  hard and compacted...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 13:42:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cedar-Raised-Planter-Beds-Built-for-Square-Foot-G/
Cedar Raised Planter Beds Built for "Square Foot Gardening" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/MEX9/H0A2867S/FJ9MEX9H0A2867S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/MEX9/H0A2867S/FJ9MEX9H0A2867S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/MEX9/H0A2867S/FJ9MEX9H0A2867S.SMALL.jpg LancePenney In this instructable I will cover the design elements, construction, installation and maintenence of two raised planter boxes I built for my vegetable garden. The two boxes are identical, with the small exception of the vertical trelises on each one for growing vining species such as peas, watermelo...
By: LancePenney

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/plant-terrarium-basics/
plant terrarium basics. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/ZYWL/GXDWP0T9/F2KZYWLGXDWP0T9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/ZYWL/GXDWP0T9/F2KZYWLGXDWP0T9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/ZYWL/GXDWP0T9/F2KZYWLGXDWP0T9.SMALL.jpg louis perichon Hi! Did you notice how terrariums looked great on a coffee table or an office desk? I believed there was a secret choice of soil and plants in order to make such a cool type of interior decoration.......the fact is: IT IS EASY AS NOSE PICKING!!! you just have to respect a few steps many other in...
By: louis perichon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:45:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-bed-Garden/
How to make a Raised bed Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/UEW4/GONGWOV9/FJFUEW4GONGWOV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/UEW4/GONGWOV9/FJFUEW4GONGWOV9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/UEW4/GONGWOV9/FJFUEW4GONGWOV9.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68  I  first got this idea from a older couple i know. I just wanted it bigger. My ground has a lot of clay in it so i built up my first garden about 10 inches off the ground.My parents are getting older so i thought i would make them a smaller one so they wouldn't have to bend over a lot . It sure is ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 18:27:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Confessions-of-a-Serial-Plant-Collector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/JJZ5/GNOD6IPA/FEDJJZ5GNOD6IPA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/JJZ5/GNOD6IPA/FEDJJZ5GNOD6IPA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/JJZ5/GNOD6IPA/FEDJJZ5GNOD6IPA.SMALL.jpg AngryRedhead I've been gardening for a few years, and during that time, I've had a lot of plants come and go.  I've done some major landscape renovations.  I've become more and more fascinated with the critters in the yard.  I've accumulated some interesting scars. A few groups of plants that I really enjoy are...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 17:53:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Anyone-Garden/
The Anyone Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1Y/YXPA/FXA2OFD6/F1YYXPAFXA2OFD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1Y/YXPA/FXA2OFD6/F1YYXPAFXA2OFD6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1Y/YXPA/FXA2OFD6/F1YYXPAFXA2OFD6.SMALL.jpg Dantron Hello world! This is my first instructable and first real garden experiment, I hope you enjoy my garden and find my experiences (and difficulties) helpful. My overall goal for you is to have created an instructable that anyone, with no garden knowledge, could pick up and grow some delicious foods fr...
By: Dantron

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:56:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Setting-Up-A-Nice-Color-Bowl-or-Hanging-Basket/
Setting Up A Nice Color Bowl or Hanging Basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/ES9M/FW5H3HZ5/FC8ES9MFW5H3HZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/ES9M/FW5H3HZ5/FC8ES9MFW5H3HZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/ES9M/FW5H3HZ5/FC8ES9MFW5H3HZ5.SMALL.jpg DebH57 There are so many pre sprouted flowers and plants available right now that it is the perfect time for setting up all kinds of containers to beautify our living areas. I love the color bowls on display in the Lawn and Garden shops but they are so overpriced. I decided to make a few color bowls of my...
By: DebH57

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:48:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tipsy-Pots-Tower-Planter/
Tipsy Pots Tower Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/031Z/FSZSLH6K/FNA031ZFSZSLH6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/031Z/FSZSLH6K/FNA031ZFSZSLH6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/031Z/FSZSLH6K/FNA031ZFSZSLH6K.SMALL.jpg GardensAndCrafts My husband saw this clay pot tower in someone's yard several years ago and I just had to figure out how to make one. I found some very limited information online and learned they were called Tipsy Pots. I also have full instructions on my website as well as a PDF Printer Friendly version of the inst...
By: GardensAndCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:10:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-keep-a-house-plant-alive/
How to keep a house plant alive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/A1PH/FRXWGOJ8/FRFA1PHFRXWGOJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/A1PH/FRXWGOJ8/FRFA1PHFRXWGOJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/A1PH/FRXWGOJ8/FRFA1PHFRXWGOJ8.SMALL.jpg growerman Keeping plants alive indoors can prove next to impossible to some, but it really isn't all that hard to do. Plants need light, water, support, nutrients, and an adequate air supply.Like anything in this world, excessive amounts of any one thing is often a bad thing, even if that substance is necessa...
By: growerman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2009 18:04:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/AppleBees-Carside-To-Go-Container-Seed-Germinator/
AWESOME AppleBee's Carside To-Go Container Seed Germinator / Starter!!!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/76TO/FKD1LQHQ/FEZ76TOFKD1LQHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/76TO/FKD1LQHQ/FEZ76TOFKD1LQHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/76TO/FKD1LQHQ/FEZ76TOFKD1LQHQ.SMALL.jpg thenear1send Eat at AppleBee's Lately??? Had any food to-go?? Stuck with that cool dome-like food container?Well if you are in posession of one of those food container things, with about 2 minutes of work, you can make your self a neat little seed germinator that is sturdy and reusable, unlike many of the other ...
By: thenear1send

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:38:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Propogating-Peppers/
How to Grow Peppers! Propagating Peppers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/PNSU/FJNEIZPG/F0APNSUFJNEIZPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/PNSU/FJNEIZPG/F0APNSUFJNEIZPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/PNSU/FJNEIZPG/F0APNSUFJNEIZPG.SMALL.jpg thenear1send - - -This is a Step-by-Step Instructable on how to grow bell or chili peppers from your favorite store bought varieties! And regardless of colour, flavor, or size, all peppers are grown pretty much the same way making this is a very fun, cheap, and easy to do project that I'm sure anyone of any age...
By: thenear1send

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-your-own-wheatgrass/
Grow your own wheatgrass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/36P6/FIHRVEDQ/FTJ36P6FIHRVEDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/36P6/FIHRVEDQ/FTJ36P6FIHRVEDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/36P6/FIHRVEDQ/FTJ36P6FIHRVEDQ.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I got the idea to grow my own wheatgrass after buying a cat grass growing kit for my cat. Its pretty easy, grows well indoors and not a lot of supplies are needed. Wheatgrass is a popular drink in juice bars or sold as powdered supplements at health food stores, but it can be rather expensive; this...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:33:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghetto-Greenhouse%3aSeed-Starter/
Ghetto Greenhouse:Seed Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBA/RL73/DTFEWT14K2X/FBARL73DTFEWT14K2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBA/RL73/DTFEWT14K2X/FBARL73DTFEWT14K2X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBA/RL73/DTFEWT14K2X/FBARL73DTFEWT14K2X.SMALL.jpg MrBrownThumb If you want to start a garden one of the cheapest ways to do so is to start your own plants from seeds. You can go out and buy a mini-greenhouse but why do it when you can make one. All you need is a plastic container (I'll use a soda bottle) some potting soil, and some seeds. The seeds you can buy ...
By: MrBrownThumb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:14:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Urban-Homestead-Garden-squarefoot-gardening-abrid/
Urban Homestead Garden (squarefoot gardening abridged) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/3APF/FGCWUXI3/FJD3APFFGCWUXI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/3APF/FGCWUXI3/FJD3APFFGCWUXI3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/3APF/FGCWUXI3/FJD3APFFGCWUXI3.SMALL.jpg shellberry We're turning the concrete jungle backyard of our townhome into an experiment in sustainable urban homesteading. Here's how you can add some OCD (i.e. easy to maintain) gardening space using an adaption on Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening practices (build up, don't dig down and organize in sq...
By: shellberry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 21:11:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Cheap-Garden-Tags-From-Disposable-Spoons/
Easy, Cheap Garden Tags From Disposable Spoons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/VMX4/FFH9PPM5/FZZVMX4FFH9PPM5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/VMX4/FFH9PPM5/FZZVMX4FFH9PPM5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/VMX4/FFH9PPM5/FZZVMX4FFH9PPM5.SMALL.jpg minerallad Ok, I first posted this on a forum at a cactus website, as I did not think of instructables at the time. Second, this is my first instructable, but I'm not going to tell y'all to go super-easy on me. If you see some errors, let me know! I don't want to be putting out error-ridden instructables. Anyw...
By: minerallad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:56:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-plant-flowers-on-your-sidewalk/
How to plant flowers on your sidewalk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7F/I2MF/F7DWQWEJ/F7FI2MFF7DWQWEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7F/I2MF/F7DWQWEJ/F7FI2MFF7DWQWEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7F/I2MF/F7DWQWEJ/F7FI2MFF7DWQWEJ.SMALL.jpg neighborsproject This is an easy guide to planting a big pot on the sidewalk in front of your home. It's designed for people who know next to nothing about gardening.Adding flowers and plants to your sidewalk is an item on Neighbors Project's Neighbors Checklist, and is a guiding principle of Neighborly Home Design....
By: neighborsproject

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:44:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-watering-recycled-vase/
Self watering recycled vase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/7Z9N/FBGW8DVZ/FO87Z9NFBGW8DVZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/7Z9N/FBGW8DVZ/FO87Z9NFBGW8DVZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/7Z9N/FBGW8DVZ/FO87Z9NFBGW8DVZ.SMALL.jpg bbullet Nice way to recycle plastic bottles and grow your own food. :-) Material List Material List: a) a plastic soda bottle (empty) b) a piece of cotton string c) sharp knife d) hot piece of wire to make a role in the bottle lid e) some dirt with seeds f) little patience. Cut the bottle First ...
By: bbullet

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:36:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-ez-cheap-Earth-filled-box-without-PVC/
Another ez cheap Earth-filled box (without PVC!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5V3C/FAQCIR7Z/FMJ5V3CFAQCIR7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5V3C/FAQCIR7Z/FMJ5V3CFAQCIR7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5V3C/FAQCIR7Z/FMJ5V3CFAQCIR7Z.SMALL.jpg Cool-fool This is a self-watering container for growing most plants. Just fill the reservoir with water and it will be wicked up through soil-filled columns to your plants' roots. In theory, it should maintain the optimum moisture in the soil, save water, and make container gardening (indoors and out) really ...
By: Cool-fool

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:00:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Propagating-Succulent-Leaf-Cuttings/
Propagating Succulent Leaf Cuttings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/3YYT/F8Y3UDDB/FJ13YYTF8Y3UDDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/3YYT/F8Y3UDDB/FJ13YYTF8Y3UDDB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/3YYT/F8Y3UDDB/FJ13YYTF8Y3UDDB.SMALL.jpg MrBrownThumb This is a popular search topic on my gardening blog so I thought I'd share it here. I grow cacti & succulents indoors and sometimes the plants get leggy and look stretched because there isn't enough light available indoors over the winter. The way to prevent this is to give your plants the amount o...
By: MrBrownThumb

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