http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:15:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Plant-Water-Saver-Grass-Seed/
How To Plant Water Saver Grass Seed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/VWLO/HHS9R90M/FAJVWLOHHS9R90M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/VWLO/HHS9R90M/FAJVWLOHHS9R90M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/VWLO/HHS9R90M/FAJVWLOHHS9R90M.SMALL.jpg sunshiine This spring we planted Water Saver Grass and I wanted to share our experience with everyone in the community. I am excited because I have wanted a lawn for a very long time! Our goal was to plant a grass that did not require a lot of water nor did we want to use harmful chemicals or fertilizers. W...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:01:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-watering-vertical-garden-with-recycled-water-/
Self watering vertical garden with recycled water bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/P8MC/HHRZQMSA/FLJP8MCHHRZQMSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/P8MC/HHRZQMSA/FLJP8MCHHRZQMSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/P8MC/HHRZQMSA/FLJP8MCHHRZQMSA.SMALL.jpg tiero Here how i made my vertical vegetable garden, starting from used big water bottles as planters. An automatic watering system keep the right moisture, collecting water in excess, using power from pv panels and a little wind turbine (vawt) 3d project The green wall is composed by 72 water bottles c...
By: tiero

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:19:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Compost-How-to-make-an-in-kitchen-compost-tur/
Mr. Compost: How to make an in-kitchen compost turbocharger! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/6NXB/FXA2ZYVR/FIY6NXBFXA2ZYVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/6NXB/FXA2ZYVR/FIY6NXBFXA2ZYVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/6NXB/FXA2ZYVR/FIY6NXBFXA2ZYVR.SMALL.jpg eecharlie Mr. Compost is an appliance which heats and agitates food scraps collected in your kitchen. This accelerates decomposition before you put the compost outside (in a worm bin or compost pile) to finish breaking down. My own goal was to build something that would break things down enough that once tran...
By: eecharlie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:18:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dumbell-Planter/
Dumbell Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/86R6/HHJOIVKJ/FAB86R6HHJOIVKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/86R6/HHJOIVKJ/FAB86R6HHJOIVKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/86R6/HHJOIVKJ/FAB86R6HHJOIVKJ.SMALL.jpg andrewt June 6 is Gardening Exercise Day! "Everyone knows gardening is therapeutic.  It's good for the mind, body, and soul. Gardening Exercise Day gives us an opportunity to go out and burn off calories and have fun doing it. National Gardening Exercise Day is intended to recognize the important physical ...
By: andrewt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:45:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/outdoor-fireplace-made-from-a-reclaimed-gas-firepl/
outdoor fireplace made from a reclaimed gas fireplace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/LU53/HHOFSKG3/FXNLU53HHOFSKG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/LU53/HHOFSKG3/FXNLU53HHOFSKG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/LU53/HHOFSKG3/FXNLU53HHOFSKG3.SMALL.jpg rollincaswell So, I had this L.P vent free fireplace that we haven't used in a couple of years, mainly because it used a lot of propane, and the oxygen censor always would get dust in there causing it to shut off all the time. I placed an ad on craigslist hoping that I could get at least 25 bucks for it, but I co...
By: rollincaswell

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 18:42:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gardening-tote/
Gardening tote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/BY0B/HHI4W9KW/FU3BY0BHHI4W9KW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/BY0B/HHI4W9KW/FU3BY0BHHI4W9KW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/BY0B/HHI4W9KW/FU3BY0BHHI4W9KW.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano Keep all your gardening gear together in a very inexpensive, hand decorated tote.  Each year during the holiday season Barnes & Noble sell a very nice heavy duty tote bags.  I stopped in the store after the holiday season and the bags had been marked down (a lot) I bought several knowing I w...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 14:38:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MicroGreen-Machine-hydroponic-micro-greens-at-vir/
MicroGreen Machine (hydroponic micro greens at virtually no cost) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/ELVQ/HH2VY6JX/F2FELVQHH2VY6JX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/ELVQ/HH2VY6JX/F2FELVQHH2VY6JX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/ELVQ/HH2VY6JX/F2FELVQHH2VY6JX.SMALL.jpg virken Now anyone can enjoy super delicious micro greens for little more than the cost of seeds. This technique: - produces a big crop in about 7 days - eliminates all the mess of dirt - is self-watering Sound good - let's dig in... There's also a QuickStart Kit available at www.microgreengrower.com  M...
By: virken

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 20:50:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VermiCulture-Composter-Turn-your-kitchen-scraps-in/
VermiCulture Composter Turn your kitchen scraps into Organic Fertilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/XTZF/HH2VNUMM/FAJXTZFHH2VNUMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/XTZF/HH2VNUMM/FAJXTZFHH2VNUMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/XTZF/HH2VNUMM/FAJXTZFHH2VNUMM.SMALL.jpg CanfieldsFarm Ok so this is apart of two ongoing projects Recycling everything and building and maintaining a greenhouse. So to recycle food wastes the best way i found was vermiculture! A fancy word for worms. And worms love to eat food wastes. And the best organic fertilizer is worm poop.   This instructable wi...
By: CanfieldsFarm

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 22:13:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pond-cleaning-muck-and-silt-dredger/
Pond cleaning muck and silt dredger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/J677/HH2W0L8B/FDIJ677HH2W0L8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/J677/HH2W0L8B/FDIJ677HH2W0L8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/J677/HH2W0L8B/FDIJ677HH2W0L8B.SMALL.jpg marple200 I have a spring-fed, concrete pond approx. 18' x 18' that sits at the edge of some woods and was overhung by a large walnut tree until  a storm brought that down. Normal procedures for cleaning a pond are to drain it to remove sediment that has built up over time. Since the spring can not be control...
By: marple200

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 18:04:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Newspaper-Planters/
Newspaper Planters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/WOF2/HH2VJNKR/FTNWOF2HH2VJNKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/WOF2/HH2VJNKR/FTNWOF2HH2VJNKR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/WOF2/HH2VJNKR/FTNWOF2HH2VJNKR.SMALL.jpg AwesomeApothems Today, we're going to teach you how to be green while planting. While you'd normally have plastic planters or pots to throw away after you planted your flowers, using this idea, this will not be an issue. Not only will you be saving many plastic planters, but you will also be able to reuse many news...
By: AwesomeApothems

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:25:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Potato-Raised-Bed/
Potato Raised Bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/EGMU/HH2VOCDU/FAZEGMUHH2VOCDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/EGMU/HH2VOCDU/FAZEGMUHH2VOCDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/EGMU/HH2VOCDU/FAZEGMUHH2VOCDU.SMALL.jpg hherzog If you want some easy to grow spuds, all you need are some old, forgotten potatoes from your pantry, unwanted jeans or khakis, lattice, staples, scissors, a light soil, and a circular saw or jigsaw. This whole project took me maybe 45 minutes from start to finish. Have Spuds Gone To Root? If you ...
By: hherzog

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 15:09:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Auto-Watering-Garden-Aliens/
Upcycled Auto-Watering Garden Aliens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/WJLN/HH2VO4EI/F8IWJLNHH2VO4EI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/WJLN/HH2VO4EI/F8IWJLNHH2VO4EI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/WJLN/HH2VO4EI/F8IWJLNHH2VO4EI.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker These little guys are sure to abduct your heart.  They're simply out of this world! These aliens work just like watering globes such as aquaglobes, but they can be made from recycled green glass bottles! They are perfect for smaller container plants such as herbs or flowers, and excellent indoors ...
By: TheProcrastibaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:17:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawberry-Cages/
Strawberry Cages - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/GBRQ/HH2W3MNW/F41GBRQHH2W3MNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/GBRQ/HH2W3MNW/F41GBRQHH2W3MNW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/GBRQ/HH2W3MNW/F41GBRQHH2W3MNW.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall Last year I put out some old tires I was given, and I put a layer of newspaper in the bottom then, I filled the tire with garden soil.  Then came the crowning touch of planting ever bearing strawberries.  I did this for my grandkids, who LOVE strawberries.  I wanted them to experience picking and ...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 14:37:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Basics-of-Closed-Jar-Terrariums/
The Basics of Closed Jar Terrariums - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/37AW/HH2VU239/FD737AWHH2VU239.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/37AW/HH2VU239/FD737AWHH2VU239.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/37AW/HH2VU239/FD737AWHH2VU239.SMALL.jpg organgrinder I've been creating closed jar Terrariums for about a year.  It was something I wanted to learn and finally decided to give a try.  Since then I have picked up a lot of info about making Terrariums, and also teach workshops on making them.  The workshops give me motivation to learn more, hone my skil...
By: organgrinder

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 02:21:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Lace-like-Stepping-Stones/
How to Make Lace-like Stepping Stones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/FBVU/HH2VLCKI/F3ZFBVUHH2VLCKI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/FBVU/HH2VLCKI/F3ZFBVUHH2VLCKI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/FBVU/HH2VLCKI/F3ZFBVUHH2VLCKI.SMALL.jpg WUVIE When I found fifteen square stepping stones buried beneath the soil from a checkerboard garden project of mine from years ago, it reminded me of the wonderful creative things I used to do when I worked at home. The gardens were beautiful, things were in bloom, and weeds were in short supply. While ...
By: WUVIE

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 18:27:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/water-fountain-using-reclaimed-materials/
water fountain using reclaimed materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/EXH9/HH2VU0CB/FQNEXH9HH2VU0CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/EXH9/HH2VU0CB/FQNEXH9HH2VU0CB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/EXH9/HH2VU0CB/FQNEXH9HH2VU0CB.SMALL.jpg rollincaswell I had this project sitting in the back burner for the past couple of years. Had I known then what I know now, I would have done this when the thought first came to mind. This project only took me about an hour to do, even though as of this moment, I know it isn't 100% complete. I will continue to ad...
By: rollincaswell

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 20:37:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Trellis/
PVC Trellis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/4PKT/HH2VMSMT/F934PKTHH2VMSMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/4PKT/HH2VMSMT/F934PKTHH2VMSMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/4PKT/HH2VMSMT/F934PKTHH2VMSMT.SMALL.jpg john pedersen An easy to make, inexpensive, weather resistant Trellis that can hold two standard planter boxes. The pictures with the flowers are ones that my wife and I made last summer. We like Morning Glory's so it is perfect for them,  other flowers (Impatiens)can be planted to add some colour while waiting f...
By: john pedersen

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 06:37:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Tool-Rack-with-foldable-bench/
Garden Tool Rack with foldable bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/SM28/HH2VJGS8/F20SM28HH2VJGS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/SM28/HH2VJGS8/F20SM28HH2VJGS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/SM28/HH2VJGS8/F20SM28HH2VJGS8.SMALL.jpg amjohnny Introduction This is a garden tool rack but it is also a seating or working bench by put a fold-able board down. It offers an easy way to hold garden tools. No need flip over tools, no need hooks, as easy as lean a shovel on a corner of a wall, to put a tool on the rack, wood blocks on upper rail w...
By: amjohnny

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 23:50:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gardening-from-the-grocery-Store-MANGOS/
Gardening from the grocery Store - MANGOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/HQH0/HH2VMSYG/FSYHQH0HH2VMSYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/HQH0/HH2VMSYG/FSYHQH0HH2VMSYG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/HQH0/HH2VMSYG/FSYHQH0HH2VMSYG.SMALL.jpg sdbigguy I have never tried to grow mangos before but after seeing the Gardening Contest Instructable I thought I would give it a try. I did a quick check on Instructables and youtube and came up with the basics for this project. I live in San Diego, CA so it is usually pretty easy to find almost anything ...
By: sdbigguy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-planters-from-wine-corks/
Mini planters from wine corks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SMALL.jpg nhuongthi Save wine corks from special occasions to create mementos for friends and family. What you'll need: 1 wine cork A magnet  Small succulent cutting (I used pinwheel succulents) Potting soil Glue gun Screw driver Knife Step 1: Hollow out cork Carefully hollow out the center of the cork with your ...
By: nhuongthi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/keyhole-garden-using-reclaimed-materials/
keyhole garden using reclaimed materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/F9Z4/HGU2P80J/FGCF9Z4HGU2P80J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/F9Z4/HGU2P80J/FGCF9Z4HGU2P80J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/F9Z4/HGU2P80J/FGCF9Z4HGU2P80J.SMALL.jpg rollincaswell I wanted to build a raised garden bed this year and decided that I had enough materials around the homestead to build one. My goal was to build it with little or no cost using reclaimed materials. I found a spot near my greenhouse that I was also building at the time that looked to be pretty level. ...
By: rollincaswell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Palette-Garden-Display/
Paint Palette Garden Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/TFC1/HGU2PFGG/F8LTFC1HGU2PFGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/TFC1/HGU2PFGG/F8LTFC1HGU2PFGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/TFC1/HGU2PFGG/F8LTFC1HGU2PFGG.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Introduction Hello Everyone, First, I would like to thank you for viewing my instructable. And, if you enjoyed it, please give me a vote! Thanks.... You probably will need  a weekend to complete the project. Now onto the instructable... If you like my instructable, please take a second and vo...
By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 PDT 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...
By: nadialtbr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Better-Strawberry-Pallet-Planter/
How to Make a Better Strawberry Pallet Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/KXA4/HGU2P2XU/FKFKXA4HGU2P2XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/KXA4/HGU2P2XU/FKFKXA4HGU2P2XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/KXA4/HGU2P2XU/FKFKXA4HGU2P2XU.SMALL.jpg Lovely Greens Over the past year I've come across scores of diy pallet projects, some of them intriguing and others not quite there yet but still having potential. One that I see time and again is the idea of using a single wooden pallet as a strawberry planter. Filled with soil and with plants inserted in the ga...
By: Lovely Greens

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-River-Stone-Planter/
DIY River Stone Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/95IP/HGU2MPHW/FQI95IPHGU2MPHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/95IP/HGU2MPHW/FQI95IPHGU2MPHW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/95IP/HGU2MPHW/FQI95IPHGU2MPHW.SMALL.jpg TristaGee This intractable is going to show how to make these beautiful river stone planters. They make charming mother's or father's day gifts, or can just be fun crafts for the family to do together.  These planters are super easy and fun to make. Lets get started!  And please, if you like what I've do...
By: TristaGee

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Garden-2/
Vertical Pallet 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/Hop-Trellis-from-old-extending-Pool-Skimmer-Pole/
Hop Trellis from old extending Pool Skimmer Pole - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/PSC5/HFSHFH00/FHHPSC5HFSHFH00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/PSC5/HFSHFH00/FHHPSC5HFSHFH00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/PSC5/HFSHFH00/FHHPSC5HFSHFH00.SMALL.jpg jamob I needed to come up with a cheap hop trellis for some hops I need to relocate. I had an old pool skimmer pole to use for a base. I found and an old kitchen sink strainer basket lying around the shop that was perfect for tying twine through the side holes. The only thing I purchased was the twin...
By: jamob

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:18:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Silt-Fencing-Raised-Garden-Beds/
Cheap and Easy Silt Fencing Raised Garden Beds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/3KA7/HFSHTFRS/FAC3KA7HFSHTFRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/3KA7/HFSHTFRS/FAC3KA7HFSHTFRS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/3KA7/HFSHTFRS/FAC3KA7HFSHTFRS.SMALL.jpg rds1955 Last year I decided to put a Raised Bed Garden in my back yard, and got most of it built, but was snuck up on by a chronic illness which basically has sapped me of my stamina and endurance, but not my determination. I wanted to find a non-strenuous, less demanding method of finishing my garden beds ...
By: rds1955

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:32:04 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/Planted-Woodland-Chair-easy/
Planted Woodland Chair (easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/3Q92/HGH727TW/FZM3Q92HGH727TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/3Q92/HGH727TW/FZM3Q92HGH727TW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/3Q92/HGH727TW/FZM3Q92HGH727TW.SMALL.jpg CityGirl6 There is an area under my deck that doesn't get much sun so it was bare dirt for a long time; unfortunately it's the first thing you see when you come down the stairs into the yard.  At one point I added fern, but I wanted more so I made this planted chair as a focal point.   You could complete the...
By: CityGirl6

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:03:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Weed-Removal-Tool/
Ultimate Weed Removal Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Q719/HGH6JHAH/FN3Q719HGH6JHAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Q719/HGH6JHAH/FN3Q719HGH6JHAH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Q719/HGH6JHAH/FN3Q719HGH6JHAH.SMALL.jpg brianadkison I was tired of crawling through the lawn on my hands and knees using a hand-held weeding tool because I DO NOT like using chemicals on the lawn with pets, kids, and wildlife also being on it.  I saw a similar tool at the BigBox store with a telescoping handle that would get me off the ground, but th...
By: brianadkison

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 11:47:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Deck-garden-planter-box/
Deck garden planter box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/4DML/HFWSV4F7/FI74DMLHFWSV4F7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/4DML/HFWSV4F7/FI74DMLHFWSV4F7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/4DML/HFWSV4F7/FI74DMLHFWSV4F7.SMALL.jpg Josieac I wanted to grow tomatoes on my deck because it gets more sun than the small yard. So I build a big box on wheels so I could move it around. I made a box with  2 x 6 wood. screwed slats to the bottom for drainage. It is 26" wide by 52" long and 20' deep. I used some wire mesh on top of the s...
By: Josieac

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 19:00:25 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/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/Oyster-Mushrooms-in-a-Laundry-Basket/
Oyster Mushrooms in a Laundry Basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/UH3Z/HFPTIM57/FILUH3ZHFPTIM57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/UH3Z/HFPTIM57/FILUH3ZHFPTIM57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/UH3Z/HFPTIM57/FILUH3ZHFPTIM57.SMALL.jpg velacreations Mushrooms often get overlooked in the grand scheme of gardening, just because they're not plants. However, they are extremely beneficial to your garden's soil, are highly nutritious and make a tasty addition to almost any meal. The high levels of protein also make them especially valuable to vegetar...
By: velacreations

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 10:18:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-ecological-young-coconut-planter/
How to make an ecological young coconut planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/4Z5V/HFPTI7YE/F6M4Z5VHFPTI7YE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/4Z5V/HFPTI7YE/F6M4Z5VHFPTI7YE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/4Z5V/HFPTI7YE/F6M4Z5VHFPTI7YE.SMALL.jpg Charlestark This is an ecological plant pot that have many advantages... The coconut have many nutrients that help the plant grow up... This tutorial is so easy and cheap... it takes like 10 mins... good luck! All you need: -Young coconut -Knife (or anything you need to cut) -screwdriver Cut the Coconut The...
By: Charlestark

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:06:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Green-HouseSeed-Starter/
Simple Green House/Seed Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4NV4/HFSHFILJ/F2G4NV4HFSHFILJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4NV4/HFSHFILJ/F2G4NV4HFSHFILJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4NV4/HFSHFILJ/F2G4NV4HFSHFILJ.SMALL.jpg sgfidlin In this instructable I will show you how to make a simple green house out of a clear plastic container. Materials -seeds -dirt -clear plastic container -paper towel   Paper Towel Fold a paper towel so it will fit into the plastic container. Make sure you have at least three layers of paper tow...
By: sgfidlin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-bottle-birdhouse/
Plastic bottle birdhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/31HD/HFSH7A08/FUN31HDHFSH7A08.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/31HD/HFSH7A08/FUN31HDHFSH7A08.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/31HD/HFSH7A08/FUN31HDHFSH7A08.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge Isn't that the best thing there is? Use your plastic waste for a bird-nursery. After your clothes have been refreshed you step out in nature and you hear the tiny squeaks of little birds housing in your former detergent bottle. It is easy to make. No special skills needed. And very basic tools. Sti...
By: Ruud van Koningsbrugge

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:08:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Herb-Garden/
HomeMade Modern DIY Herb Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/4HXD/HFSH4UJR/FXI4HXDHFSH4UJR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/4HXD/HFSH4UJR/FXI4HXDHFSH4UJR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/4HXD/HFSH4UJR/FXI4HXDHFSH4UJR.SMALL.jpg homemademodern   Our DIY hanging herb garden can be constructed for less than $30 in a single afternoon. It would work equally well both inside and outside and can be implemented at a variety of different scales. Supplies + Tools Copper Tubing Purchase at Home Depot ¼” copper tubing is available at Home Dep...
By: homemademodern

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:41:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-can-seedling-container/
Soda can seedling container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SMALL.jpg upcycled.be You can re-use a lot of small containers to use as seedling containers. From egg cartons to yoghurt pots. I use soda cans for my seedlings. I'll show you how. It's easy. All you need is: - some empty soda cans - scissors that can cut trough the soda can - soil - seeds - water and a self made wateri...
By: upcycled.be

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:34:15 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/Inexpensive-Seed-Starter/
Inexpensive Seed Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/OMUS/HFD175RK/FC2OMUSHFD175RK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/OMUS/HFD175RK/FC2OMUSHFD175RK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/OMUS/HFD175RK/FC2OMUSHFD175RK.SMALL.jpg lidsdad Over the past few years the family has started seeds for our garden. We have tried a few different enclosures from store bought, to floating the starting tray in our fish tank. (it works if you don't sink the tray with the filter)  The biggest hurdles were light and temperature. Our house has a prog...
By: lidsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:42:46 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/Waist-High-Planter-Box/
Waist High Planter Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/K0LU/HFD173K3/FY4K0LUHFD173K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/K0LU/HFD173K3/FY4K0LUHFD173K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/K0LU/HFD173K3/FY4K0LUHFD173K3.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker This is an indestructable waist high planter box that we hope will bring us to partial "vegetable independence" from the grocery store this season.  There has been a trend in the neighborhood towards planter boxes. I don't fully understand why vegetables can't just be grown in the ground like they ...
By: MidnightMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:03:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Bed-Planter-Boxes/
Raised Bed Planter Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/UG9H/HF23R2QV/FDSUG9HHF23R2QV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/UG9H/HF23R2QV/FDSUG9HHF23R2QV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/UG9H/HF23R2QV/FDSUG9HHF23R2QV.SMALL.jpg freewheel After we bought our house, we started looking into ways of removing the copious amounts of gravel covering portions of the yard. When we started figuring how much a truck load of gravel weighs, how much time (and work!) is involved to shovel it out by the wheelbarrow load, and the associated dump fe...
By: freewheel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:37:44 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/Hexagonal-Garden-Shed/
Hexagonal Garden Shed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/1LUF/HET1B5RJ/FUN1LUFHET1B5RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/1LUF/HET1B5RJ/FUN1LUFHET1B5RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/1LUF/HET1B5RJ/FUN1LUFHET1B5RJ.SMALL.jpg theoblackadder My first hexagonal garden shed was constructed in 1998. the main timber construction was still fairly sound and I set off to move it to a new site further down the garden. Upon dismantling it I realised the error of building it on a wooden base. The base was made from toughened waterproof plywood, u...
By: theoblackadder

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