http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 13:39:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Wine-Bottle-Watering/
Upcycled Wine Bottle Watering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker In this instructable, I'm going to teach you how to turn wine into water! Or at the very least, teach you how to upcycle wine bottles into an automatic watering system for your garden. These work on the same principle as the glass watering bulbs for gardens (such as Aquaglobes.) These are PERFECT...
By: TheProcrastibaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Supermarket-gardening-How-to-repurpose-food/
Supermarket gardening - How to repurpose food - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/BQWK/HGU26VCE/F4CBQWKHGU26VCE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/BQWK/HGU26VCE/F4CBQWKHGU26VCE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/BQWK/HGU26VCE/F4CBQWKHGU26VCE.SMALL.jpg nadialtbr Did you know there are a lot of vegetables and herbs you can "repurpose" from the supermarket? This instructable will be about  garlic, potatoes, and boiling onions. But you can also do pineapple, celery, lettuce, mango, avocado, lemon, scallions... the list is quite large. Now, do every repurposed...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:58 PDT 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 Please vote for my Vertical Garden in the gardening contest and the Green contest!  Thank you! 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 ...
By: L.A.Woman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Garden-with-Thrifty-Supplies/
Indoor Garden with Thrifty Supplies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/GM2I/HGH6K54H/FZTGM2IHGH6K54H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/GM2I/HGH6K54H/FZTGM2IHGH6K54H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/GM2I/HGH6K54H/FZTGM2IHGH6K54H.SMALL.jpg dakota1301 I started this thrifty project with an attempt to see how growing herbs indoors would work. Creating an indoor herb planter seemed like an easy enough task, and to my delight, I was right. As a usually thrifty person, I didn’t want to make it a big project and I didn’t want to spend too much money o...
By: dakota1301

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 06:54:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Brick-Planter-Box/
Easy Brick Planter Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/WH0K/HGH6RFLS/F6KWH0KHGH6RFLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/WH0K/HGH6RFLS/F6KWH0KHGH6RFLS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/WH0K/HGH6RFLS/F6KWH0KHGH6RFLS.SMALL.jpg Mandy Spring I've been a fan of instructables for about a month now and finally I decided to create my first entry in hopes of winning the cute little terrarium in the gardening contest (*^.^) This project is super simple and involves no tools, just a bit of elbow grease moving bricks around. I thought of the id...
By: Mandy Spring

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 15:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/parasitic-planters/
parasitic planters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/UQNJ/HG85CZKG/FMAUQNJHG85CZKG.SMALL.jpg foobear When I bought my house, there was and still is a good deal of this invasive species established here called Japanese Knotweed.  It has an appearance like bamboo, but without much structural strength to it.   It's very prolific and tends to shade out other vegetation.  And it grows from a three inch ...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:50:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/free-standing-vertical-planter/
free standing vertical planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/9M7D/HFSHV3I2/FHN9M7DHFSHV3I2.SMALL.jpg foobear Here's a way to grow plants vertically using limited space and water.   It also allows seedlings to get up high into the sunlight, outwitting the aggressive invasive species in the yard, if you have them like I do. You could make a flowering fence with these if you were so inclined. I got the init...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:04:31 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/Haircut-Chia-Pet-Grass-Heads-Great-for-Summer-Br/
Haircut Chia Pet Grass Heads! Great for Summer Break! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/ZUPX/HFWSV4BB/FRWZUPXHFWSV4BB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/ZUPX/HFWSV4BB/FRWZUPXHFWSV4BB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/ZUPX/HFWSV4BB/FRWZUPXHFWSV4BB.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft It's so good for kids to see plants grow... but if you are like me, your gardening skills are very limited. Here is a super fun kid project for Summer Break that will let your child feel successful in under 2 weeks! You just need some upcycled container (ours was yogurt) An old nylon/tights/stockin...
By: doodlecraft

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 17:53:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-grow-asparagus/
How to grow asparagus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/FHHN/HFPTJFX7/FDLFHHNHFPTJFX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/FHHN/HFPTJFX7/FDLFHHNHFPTJFX7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/FHHN/HFPTJFX7/FDLFHHNHFPTJFX7.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68      I learned how to grow asparagus from a elderly couple about 10 years ago. Growing asparagus is quite simple with the right   light,compost,soil,water, and sun. Buying a good quality set of asparagus plants with good roots will produce brilliant vibrant and tasty asparagus stalks.   There are tw...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 01:43:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Propagation-of-Fruit-Bearing-Trees-by-Air-Layering/
Propagation of Fruit Bearing Trees by Air-Layering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/GWKY/HFPTIQ81/F86GWKYHFPTIQ81.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/GWKY/HFPTIQ81/F86GWKYHFPTIQ81.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/GWKY/HFPTIQ81/F86GWKYHFPTIQ81.SMALL.jpg antoniraj Most of us want to plant and grow fruit trees at our home garden or in an orchard for their tasty fruits. There are many ways a fruit tree can be propagated - from seeds, from a nursery-bought seedling or by means of Air-layering. The problem with growing fruit trees from seeds is that it may take ...
By: antoniraj

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 03:52:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-well-FIGured-Bucket/
A well FIGured Bucket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/CDKY/HFONR4YX/FGUCDKYHFONR4YX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/CDKY/HFONR4YX/FGUCDKYHFONR4YX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/CDKY/HFONR4YX/FGUCDKYHFONR4YX.SMALL.jpg Bremauntz Some of my wife's fondest memories came from her Grandmother's back yard; filling her apron with figs. She was thrilled to find our new home came complete with a fig tree. I made this bucket for her and her purple thumb. It has an upholstered lid which doubles as a kneeler. As this bucket is also us...
By: Bremauntz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Paper-Seed-Tape/
How to Make Paper Seed Tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/Q9RL/HFD10WKB/F12Q9RLHFD10WKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/Q9RL/HFD10WKB/F12Q9RLHFD10WKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/Q9RL/HFD10WKB/F12Q9RLHFD10WKB.SMALL.jpg kewpiedoll99 Lots of vegetables have very tiny seeds. You can buy a variety of contraptions to help control how many seeds you put down in the soil, but the easiest planting I have done was with lettuce paper seed tape last year. I bought it from a commercial seed vendor online and it made planting those tiny se...
By: kewpiedoll99

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:08:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Planter-Stand/
Raised Planter Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/QO3W/HEXSS4XW/FH4QO3WHEXSS4XW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/QO3W/HEXSS4XW/FH4QO3WHEXSS4XW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/QO3W/HEXSS4XW/FH4QO3WHEXSS4XW.SMALL.jpg RushFan This is a solution I came up with for planting a garden above my septic system leach field. I didn't want to plant directly on the field, or even create a raised bed. I had access to 55 gallon juice drums and thought I would make use of 3 of them. The stand features the 3 drums cut in half lengthwis...
By: RushFan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:42:01 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...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:33:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Gardening-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/X8CU/GHZ6XR5S/F00X8CUGHZ6XR5S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/X8CU/GHZ6XR5S/F00X8CUGHZ6XR5S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/X8CU/GHZ6XR5S/F00X8CUGHZ6XR5S.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Home Gardening provides you with 14 great projects to get your garden growing. Learn how to plant raised beds, grow your plants vertically to save space, and even grow them upside-down! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by home gardening experts, and contain pictures for each ste...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:37:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-and-Improving-the-Harbor-Freight-6x8-Gree/
Building and Improving the Harbor Freight 6x8 Greenhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/H6ES/HCB8QBNV/FHKH6ESHCB8QBNV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/H6ES/HCB8QBNV/FHKH6ESHCB8QBNV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/H6ES/HCB8QBNV/FHKH6ESHCB8QBNV.SMALL.jpg dewey302 The 6x8 Harbor Freight greenhouse kit can be a true bargain with its $299 price tag and an always-available 20% off coupon making it the least expensive aluminum framed/polycarbonate paneled unit on the market.   But the entry level cost brings with it some challenges which are well documented on a ...
By: dewey302

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:21:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Fruit-Fence-Planter/
Make a Fruit Fence Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/3L4B/HAQ332TZ/FL23L4BHAQ332TZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/3L4B/HAQ332TZ/FL23L4BHAQ332TZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/3L4B/HAQ332TZ/FL23L4BHAQ332TZ.SMALL.jpg csikes100 Sew a FRUIT FENCE Bag for your fruiting plant. Fruit Fence planters clip on to city fences. These bags have been designed to support larger fruiting plants, about the size of a small bush. An internal water reservoir helps to extend the amount of time between watering. Depending on the plant, weath...
By: csikes100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:17:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/a-guitar-for-the-garden-planter/
a guitar for the garden (planter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/8NYZ/H9T44XI4/F3H8NYZH9T44XI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/8NYZ/H9T44XI4/F3H8NYZH9T44XI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/8NYZ/H9T44XI4/F3H8NYZH9T44XI4.SMALL.jpg breumer Guitar for in the garden Draw a guitar on betonplex Draw a guitar on betonplex Saw the guitar out of the wood Saw the guitar out of the wood 6 pieces of cable You will need 6 pieces of cable mantle of the 6 pieces the mantle of the 6 pieces, I removed the strings I twisted on 6 nails ...
By: breumer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:41:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/grow-a-pot-of-bulbs-for-the-holidays/
grow a pot of bulbs for the holidays - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/VO6Z/H9G0ZM7J/FZKVO6ZH9G0ZM7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/VO6Z/H9G0ZM7J/FZKVO6ZH9G0ZM7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/VO6Z/H9G0ZM7J/FZKVO6ZH9G0ZM7J.SMALL.jpg StemandLeaf Growing Narcissus bulbs in a container is a time honored fall tradition. Bulbs will sprout, grow buds and blossom within 6-10 weeks of planting, providing you with a gorgeous show this holiday season. p.s. There are tons of narcissus beyond paperwhites - experiment away! Gather your supplies. - 4...
By: StemandLeaf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:19:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Urban-Food-Production-System/
Sustainable Urban Food Production System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/CYXY/H8RVBM09/FE0CYXYH8RVBM09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/CYXY/H8RVBM09/FE0CYXYH8RVBM09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/CYXY/H8RVBM09/FE0CYXYH8RVBM09.SMALL.jpg zac beal "Reclaim the curb, Grow some erb!" During my final year of Industrial Design at RMIT I focused on creating sustainable systems for growing food which might restructure our urban environments to incorporate food production into the heart of the city. I have created a connecting device which encoura...
By: zac beal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:37:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-and-testing-an-electric-slug-fence-on-a/
Electric Garden Slug Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/QRV4/H8OJEMRM/FXUQRV4H8OJEMRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/QRV4/H8OJEMRM/FXUQRV4H8OJEMRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/QRV4/H8OJEMRM/FXUQRV4H8OJEMRM.SMALL.jpg nlinventor Slugs will ruin a vegetable garden pretty fast unless some serious means of taking care of them is implemented.  The electric fence has proven to be pretty well 100% effective in my experiments to date.  The fence consists of two runs of wires spaced about 3/4 inch apart running around the perimeter...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:09:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cupcake-teaholder-made-of-concrete/
Cupcake teaholder made of concrete - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/V5KP/H8FYPJI7/F0UV5KPH8FYPJI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/V5KP/H8FYPJI7/F0UV5KPH8FYPJI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/V5KP/H8FYPJI7/F0UV5KPH8FYPJI7.SMALL.jpg breumer Cupcake teaholder made of concrete do some concrete in a cupcake wrapper put some concrete in a cupcake wrapper, push a old waxinelight in the concrete and let the concrete dry . Remove the cupcake wrappers. Now add the tealights You can paint them them add the tealights if you make them bi...
By: breumer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:09:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-an-old-chair-into-a-flowerchair/
Turn an old chair into a flowerchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/Z8QI/H8CVI2U8/FXXZ8QIH8CVI2U8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/Z8QI/H8CVI2U8/FXXZ8QIH8CVI2U8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/Z8QI/H8CVI2U8/FXXZ8QIH8CVI2U8.SMALL.jpg breumer We had an old chair standing around here we used the chair no longer but I didn´t want to throw the chair away maybe I could still use it for some  creative use. sawn the bottom out of the seat Then a sawd the bottom out of the seat and put a cocosfiber in it. Then i have placed chickenwire on th...
By: breumer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:53:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Vegetables/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F0S/X81Y/GHZ6XR60/F0SX81YGHZ6XR60.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0S/X81Y/GHZ6XR60/F0SX81YGHZ6XR60.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0S/X81Y/GHZ6XR60/F0SX81YGHZ6XR60.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Grow Vegetables give you 16 great ideas for harvesting your own produce easily and affordably. Don't get stung by high prices at the grocery store for vegetables that have been trucked in from all over the world, grow you own and be in control of what you eat. Whether you have a spacious backyard, o...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:38:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Hanging-Herb-Garden/
Makedo Hanging Herb Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/S2WS/H5Y9V9H5/FZQS2WSH5Y9V9H5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/S2WS/H5Y9V9H5/FZQS2WSH5Y9V9H5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/S2WS/H5Y9V9H5/FZQS2WSH5Y9V9H5.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Take your creative reuse beyond the play room and into the garden with this quick and easy hanging planter box. We’ve used yogurt containers, some packing strap and Makedo parts available from mymakedo.com. Find Source yogurt containers or other weather proof materials from around your home. You ...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:29:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydroponic-Veggies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/LOQW/H4ZN58NO/FC6LOQWH4ZN58NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/LOQW/H4ZN58NO/FC6LOQWH4ZN58NO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/LOQW/H4ZN58NO/FC6LOQWH4ZN58NO.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam I read online somewhere that you can take the cut-off ends of your green onions and lettuce heads, stick them in water, and re-grow your produce. This is cool because the energy barrier between what you already do (buy these things) and growing them was basically nothing. You literally take the used...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:02:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Watering-Plant/
Self-Watering Plant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SMALL.jpg randofo Plants liven up any space by adding a sense of airiness and life. That is - of course - when you don't forget to water them, and they shrivel up and die. I am very bad at remembering to water plants. That is why I built this self-watering plant to do it for me. Using a soil sensor, and an Arduino-...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:26:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-watering-bucket-planter/
Self-watering bucket planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/9CRI/H4VQSY86/F0X9CRIH4VQSY86.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/9CRI/H4VQSY86/F0X9CRIH4VQSY86.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/9CRI/H4VQSY86/F0X9CRIH4VQSY86.SMALL.jpg dstoudt70 Problems with container gardening include not enough root space and the difficulty of effective watering.  Top watering is slow and it is hard to get enough water into the container to satisfy the plant's needs.  The double bucket approach to container gardening provides more soil for roots than man...
By: dstoudt70

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:29:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BLOSSOM-POPPERS/
BLOSSOM POPPERS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/T7QT/H4VQSRFK/FMQT7QTH4VQSRFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/T7QT/H4VQSRFK/FMQT7QTH4VQSRFK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/T7QT/H4VQSRFK/FMQT7QTH4VQSRFK.SMALL.jpg mygibzone A family passion of ours is gardening. It was always something I enjoyed doing with my Mother, and now I love sharing some of the skills I've learned with my children. One important skill is knowing how to make the most out of what you sow, & since our garden has been in full bloom, I have an abunda...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:48:28 PDT 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/Recycled-Laundry-Detergent-Watering-Can/
Recycled Laundry Detergent Watering Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/OI1H/H3JX9YD4/FYXOI1HH3JX9YD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/OI1H/H3JX9YD4/FYXOI1HH3JX9YD4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/OI1H/H3JX9YD4/FYXOI1HH3JX9YD4.SMALL.jpg stevenr12 Sometimes the best Instructables are the simplest ones. I saw this tip on Popular Mechanics list of their top tips and decided to turn it into an instructable. This is a really simple project to make and will save you some money buying watering cans, plus if you have already built a rain barrel from...
By: stevenr12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:36:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Indoor-hydroponics-Project-Real-Easy/
Small Indoor hydroponics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0R60/H1JUHKUK/F0T0R60H1JUHKUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0R60/H1JUHKUK/F0T0R60H1JUHKUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0R60/H1JUHKUK/F0T0R60H1JUHKUK.SMALL.jpg zorro3355 A few month ago i came across an article about a guy who want ,my country(Singapore) which is a dense island state to be more self sufficient in our food supply buy using hydroponics to grow vegetables on the roof of all the buildings in Singapore. This sparked my interest which led me to this littl...
By: zorro3355

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:40:04 PDT 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-Green-Hedge-on-the-wall-itself/
DIY Green Hedge on the wall itself - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1KKR/H27LSOZ5/FEL1KKRH27LSOZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1KKR/H27LSOZ5/FEL1KKRH27LSOZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1KKR/H27LSOZ5/FEL1KKRH27LSOZ5.SMALL.jpg bhvm There are two things that I am fond of, Greenery and Natural Privacy. I always wanted some privacy around the perimiter of my house. Why not get them both at once? So there goes my MR.BRAIN for some hunt. And I have an Idea...... Talent hunt One main problem that I identified was lack of space....
By: bhvm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 06:33:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Peppermint-Garden-Bugs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/PK9E/H2CE71F4/FB5PK9EH2CE71F4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/PK9E/H2CE71F4/FB5PK9EH2CE71F4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/PK9E/H2CE71F4/FB5PK9EH2CE71F4.SMALL.jpg mygibzone Chase away those pesky bugs with bigger bugs! These environmentally friendly bugs double as lawn/garden decor & pest control all in one. They are not only constructed from recycled materials but also use natural aromatherapy insect repellant rather than dangerous chemical insecticides.  With these l...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 23:15:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-planter-and-seating/
Backyard planter and seating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/45DI/H21CGMKK/FMJ45DIH21CGMKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/45DI/H21CGMKK/FMJ45DIH21CGMKK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/45DI/H21CGMKK/FMJ45DIH21CGMKK.SMALL.jpg solmstea I got a new house with a teeny tiny backyard (roughly 15 x 10) that ends at someone else's side wall. When you look out the dining room window, all you see is brick. So I thought it would be nice to make some planters in which to grow climbing green things (so far, got cucumber, tomato, and various ...
By: solmstea

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 19:21:40 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/Simple-Wheeled-Gardening-Cart/
Simple Wheeled Gardening Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/OS0S/H21CGM50/FE5OS0SH21CGM50.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/OS0S/H21CGM50/FE5OS0SH21CGM50.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/OS0S/H21CGM50/FE5OS0SH21CGM50.SMALL.jpg Rowan_Winterhaven Here's a very simple one, folks.  (***Quick Edit***:  I've entered this cart in both the Wheeled contest and the Gardening contest.  Please vote for me if you feel that I've come up with a good enough idea.  Thanks all, and have a wonderful day!) The image is pretty self explanatory but I'll explai...
By: Rowan_Winterhaven

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 12:55:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Sunflower-Micro-Greens-in-a-Plastic-Salad-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/FEIZ/H2BMNR35/F88FEIZH2BMNR35.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/FEIZ/H2BMNR35/F88FEIZH2BMNR35.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/FEIZ/H2BMNR35/F88FEIZH2BMNR35.SMALL.jpg gardentherapy Sunflower micro greens are deliciously nutty with the flavour of raw sunflower seeds but with the texture of spinach.  They are easy to grow in just about any container you can find around the house like clear plastic salad mix boxes. Equipment: *makeshift mini greenhouse *organic black oil sunflow...
By: gardentherapy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 08:33:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garbage-to-Urban-Garden/
Garbage to Urban Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/1JKD/FVLOJF22/FYF1JKDFVLOJF22.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/1JKD/FVLOJF22/FYF1JKDFVLOJF22.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/1JKD/FVLOJF22/FYF1JKDFVLOJF22.SMALL.jpg unexpired Urban spaces are cramped, especially in China, but I've have managed to impress our Chinese neighbors with my meager pot-based garden. I'm no expert at gardening, but it doesn't take much to get started and is very satisfying to watch grow, especially when you get to put garbage to good use . In thi...
By: unexpired

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 May 2010 18:51:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Fairy-Chandeliers/
Garden Fairy Chandeliers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/OQ0Z/H1YOHQK1/F8EOQ0ZH1YOHQK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/OQ0Z/H1YOHQK1/F8EOQ0ZH1YOHQK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/OQ0Z/H1YOHQK1/F8EOQ0ZH1YOHQK1.SMALL.jpg siskk This is step by step instructable that will take you through the whole process of making these solar mason jars with a bead "Chandelier" inside. They look great during the day but really shine at night.  You're garden Faries will love them! This is a totally original idea so if you borrow this for ...
By: siskk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 19:20:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-a-Discarded-GrillSmoker-to-a-Fun-Planter-/
Upcycle a Discarded Grill/Smoker to a Fun Planter Box(updated) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/UKT5/H1ZG6KJT/FVXUKT5H1ZG6KJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/UKT5/H1ZG6KJT/FVXUKT5H1ZG6KJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/UKT5/H1ZG6KJT/FVXUKT5H1ZG6KJT.SMALL.jpg TheBaldFish So basically, one day I was driving past the dumpster for my building complex and I saw a perfectly good rusted out smoker.  I immediately knew it must be mine.  So I parked my car and walked over and drug it the block or so to my home.  It stayed on my porch for about a month until spring sprung.  ...
By: TheBaldFish

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 14:20:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-seedling-greenhouse/
Mini seedling greenhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/QUHA/FXV3A99S/FAVQUHAFXV3A99S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/QUHA/FXV3A99S/FAVQUHAFXV3A99S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/QUHA/FXV3A99S/FAVQUHAFXV3A99S.SMALL.jpg ClareBS Make an easy mini greenhouse from trash to raise seedlings. Find a container A clear plastic berry box with a hinged lid will become the greenhouse. Save toilet paper cores. Gather up three toilet paper cores. Flatten edges Flatten in half, open, then flatten the other other way so that fou...
By: ClareBS

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edible-Flower-Cakes-in-Mason-Jars/
Edible Flower Cakes in Mason Jars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/QQ8V/H1Y0934V/FFQQQ8VH1Y0934V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/QQ8V/H1Y0934V/FFQQQ8VH1Y0934V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/QQ8V/H1Y0934V/FFQQQ8VH1Y0934V.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas I've always been a fan of mason jars and they are trendier now than ever. These Edible Flower Cakes are perfect for Mother's day and any sentimental special occasion. Are you a part of a gardening club? Bring a batch of these to your next club meeting.  These decadent chocolate cakes have been bake...
By: lmnopeas

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 20:43:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-super-easy-and-cheap-EBB-Flow-Bub/
How to make a super easy and cheap EBB & Flow/ Bubbleponic System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/0HIZ/H1YOK9QL/F160HIZH1YOK9QL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/0HIZ/H1YOK9QL/F160HIZH1YOK9QL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/0HIZ/H1YOK9QL/F160HIZH1YOK9QL.SMALL.jpg IRQ_VET   This is a good project to get started with if you are curious about hydroponics, this system is cost effective and really simple to make. With a few tools and and no experience I will guide you on how to make this simple EBB & Flow hydroponic system that also acts as a deep water bubbleponic syste...
By: IRQ_VET

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 19:44:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-composter-for-beginners/
Free composter for beginners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog This project was entirely made of discarded items.   My only expense was the gorilla glue used. First you will have to salvage the following from the curb or recycling center. 1. A 5 gallon bucket with lid 2. Nylon screen from discarded window or door 3. Black spray paint 4. A short piece of 2x...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 00:26:32 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/The-Complete-Vegan-Compost/
The Complete Vegan Compost - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/4N9Y/H1JUH7MB/FG04N9YH1JUH7MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/4N9Y/H1JUH7MB/FG04N9YH1JUH7MB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/4N9Y/H1JUH7MB/FG04N9YH1JUH7MB.SMALL.jpg Attila-RT Hello! This is a tutorial on how to establish a very rich vegan compost in under 5-6 months. This tutorial will cover the elements necessary to renew and revive your soil, possibilities of accomplishing a closed-loop composting system, and how to build a complete compost without the need for animal ...
By: Attila-RT

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 17:57:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-durable-plant-markers/
How to make durable plant markers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/W12J/FDTDOC0E/FFOW12JFDTDOC0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/W12J/FDTDOC0E/FFOW12JFDTDOC0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/W12J/FDTDOC0E/FFOW12JFDTDOC0E.SMALL.jpg SteveGerber Do you have some overcrowded clumps of spring blooming bulbs around your garden that you need to dig up and divide? Well now (spring) is not the time to divide them, so what you need is some inexpensive but durable markers to mark the spots. Spring blooming bulbs should be divided during the summer ...
By: SteveGerber

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