Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - gardening http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 Mini planters from wine corks http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-planters-from-wine-corks/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:16 PDT
keyhole garden using reclaimed materials http://www.instructables.com/id/keyhole-garden-using-reclaimed-materials/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:44 PDT
Paint Palette Garden Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Palette-Garden-Display/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 PDT
Upcycled Wine Bottle Watering 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...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:50 PDT
Supermarket gardening - How to repurpose food http://www.instructables.com/id/Supermarket-gardening-How-to-repurpose-food/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:58 PDT
Traditional Garden Tree Swing http://www.instructables.com/id/Traditional-Garden-Tree-Swing/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 00:13:25 PDT
DIY River Stone Planter http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-River-Stone-Planter/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:52 PDT
How to Make a Better Strawberry Pallet Planter http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Better-Strawberry-Pallet-Planter/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:57 PDT
Cultivating Black Berry Plants http://www.instructables.com/id/Cultivating-Black-Berry-Plants/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 09:42:08 PDT
Grow carnivorous plants! http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-carnivorous-plants-1/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 05:50:50 PDT
Fashioning a Planter Bag from Feed Bags http://www.instructables.com/id/Fashioning-a-Planter-Bag-from-Feed-Bags/
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Sat, 18 May 2013 19:07:28 PDT
Easy Deer Repellent http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Deer-Repellent/
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Sat, 18 May 2013 16:48:55 PDT
Vertical Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Garden-2/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:07 PDT
Lemongrass - from the grocery store to the garden (the tea was the inspiration). http://www.instructables.com/id/Lemongrass-from-the-grocery-store-to-the-garden-/
Lemongrass - from the grocery store to the garden (the tea was the inspiration). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/8SBX/HGO9IREX/F4B8SBXHGO9IREX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/8SBX/HGO9IREX/F4B8SBXHGO9IREX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/8SBX/HGO9IREX/F4B8SBXHGO9IREX.SMALL.jpg sdbigguy Lemongrass – from the grocery store to the garden I recently came down with a bad cold, congestion and cough. I did a search online and came up with a couple of home brewed options to help with some of those symptoms. Lemongrass tea sounded easy, inexpensive and worth a try. Note: In most of the r...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:54 PDT
Fixing Planted Zucchinni Seedlings http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-Planted-Zucchinni-Seedlings/
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Wed, 15 May 2013 09:56:58 PDT
How to Grow Your Own Garden of Eden http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Grow-Your-Own-Garden-of-Eden/
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Wed, 15 May 2013 05:57:47 PDT
Planted Woodland Chair (easy) http://www.instructables.com/id/Planted-Woodland-Chair-easy/
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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:03:31 PDT
Easy Brick Planter Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Brick-Planter-Box/
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Tue, 14 May 2013 15:13:16 PDT
Plant Watering Drip Bottle http://www.instructables.com/id/Plant-Watering-Drip-Bottle/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 23:26:08 PDT
Indoor Garden with Thrifty Supplies http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Garden-with-Thrifty-Supplies/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 06:54:02 PDT
Early Sprouters http://www.instructables.com/id/Early-Sprouters/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 19:12:51 PDT
Ultimate Weed Removal Tool http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Weed-Removal-Tool/
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Sat, 11 May 2013 11:47:34 PDT
Growing Horizontal Tomatoes http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-Tomatoes-Lycopersicon-esculentum/
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Wed, 8 May 2013 07:30:36 PDT
Deck garden planter box http://www.instructables.com/id/Deck-garden-planter-box/
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Tue, 7 May 2013 19:00:25 PDT
Oyster Mushrooms in a Laundry Basket http://www.instructables.com/id/Oyster-Mushrooms-in-a-Laundry-Basket/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 10:18:32 PDT
Propagation of Fruit Bearing Trees by Air-Layering http://www.instructables.com/id/Propagation-of-Fruit-Bearing-Trees-by-Air-Layering/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 03:52:49 PDT
How to grow asparagus http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-grow-asparagus/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 01:43:36 PDT
How to grow garlic 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...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 01:42:41 PDT
Custom Spiral Stone Brick Patio http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Spiral-Stone-Brick-Patio/
Custom Spiral Stone Brick Patio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/F54C/H71GTUWI/FQQF54CH71GTUWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/F54C/H71GTUWI/FQQF54CH71GTUWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/F54C/H71GTUWI/FQQF54CH71GTUWI.SMALL.jpg CanfieldsFarm Ok This is how i made this10 foot by ten foot patio in my backyard. i made the bricks myself in a custom spiral pattern i made this last summer and the hard drive in my computer died and my backup didnt have any of the pictures i took of this BUT luckily i just found some on a SD card.   So i dont h...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 07:49:33 PDT
How to grow Papyrus http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-grow-Papyrus/
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Fri, 3 May 2013 04:40:20 PDT
Simple Green House/Seed Starter http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Green-HouseSeed-Starter/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:08 PDT
Plastic bottle birdhouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-bottle-birdhouse/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:08:43 PDT
Hop Trellis from old extending Pool Skimmer Pole http://www.instructables.com/id/Hop-Trellis-from-old-extending-Pool-Skimmer-Pole/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:18:15 PDT
How to make an ecological young coconut planter http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-ecological-young-coconut-planter/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:06:53 PDT
Hacking Plant Growth - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Plant-Growth-Submitted-by-BayLab-for-the/
Hacking Plant Growth - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/IQIU/HFSHTNBX/FPGIQIUHFSHTNBX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/IQIU/HFSHTNBX/FPGIQIUHFSHTNBX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/IQIU/HFSHTNBX/FPGIQIUHFSHTNBX.SMALL.gif aloishis89 Want to hack your plants on a genetic level and make them grow huge? This instructable will show you how! Gibberellic Acid Gibberellic Acid is a naturally occurring plant growth hormone. Plants normally produce GA, and it’s what regulates their growth. So, if you introduce more to a plant, it wil...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:14:21 PDT
Jar Plants http://www.instructables.com/id/Jar-Plants/
Jar Plants - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/02YS/HFSHULFL/FLA02YSHFSHULFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/02YS/HFSHULFL/FLA02YSHFSHULFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/02YS/HFSHULFL/FLA02YSHFSHULFL.SMALL.jpg chickenpress75 Succulents, in a jar, with a light. Stuff You Need - a jar - plants -dirt and stuff - wire - 2 LEDs ( I used two, you can use any amount) - a switch - a battery ( I used a cr2032) Other stuff - hot glue gun ( or soldering iron) - file - drill The Switch Cut a hole in the lid to fit your swi...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:08:59 PDT
Cheap and Easy Silt Fencing Raised Garden Beds 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 ...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:32:04 PDT
Cheap planters to start garden plants, or indoor garden. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-planters-to-start-garden-plants-or-indoor-g/
Cheap planters to start garden plants, or indoor garden. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/NQTO/HFWSTIJH/FWTNQTOHFWSTIJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/NQTO/HFWSTIJH/FWTNQTOHFWSTIJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/NQTO/HFWSTIJH/FWTNQTOHFWSTIJH.SMALL.jpg kalefranklin I like many people enjoy planting a vegetable garden in the summer, its enjoyment and a money saver.  One of the problems that I have to deal with is that I live in Ohio, and we normally have a very wet spring.  Along with that the last few years the spring weather has not only been rainy, but also ...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:36:02 PDT
R.P.C.B (Recycled Pallet Compost Box) http://www.instructables.com/id/RPCB-Recycled-Pallet-Compost-Box/
R.P.C.B (Recycled Pallet Compost Box) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SMALL.jpg ancaf33 This is how I made my compost box out of pallets. I even used the nails that held together the pallet. What you'll need: Pallets (obviously) Hammer (helps a lot) Saw (not the movie) Let's get crackin' shall we? Begin by hammering of the wood from the pallets and removing the nails from them. ...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:50:49 PDT
How to make your own seed-starter cups- That are GOOD for plants! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-seed-starter-cups-That-are-G/
How to make your own seed-starter cups- That are GOOD for plants! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SMALL.jpg UnknownAmy A way to use recycled materials to make your own free seed cups. These are biodegradable, so there is no transplant shock, and include some coffee grounds for a natural nutrient source as the seeds grow! So far I have had great luck with these little cups- the seeds love them. Inspired by a need for...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:30:12 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY Herb Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Herb-Garden/
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:41:12 PDT
Milk carton seedling container http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-carton-seedling-container/
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:12:23 PDT
Soda can seedling container 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...
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:34:15 PDT
Raised Beds from Reclaimed Recycled Plastic Lumber http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Beds-from-Reclaimed-Recycled-Plastic-Lumber/
Raised Beds from Reclaimed Recycled Plastic Lumber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/7UEM/HFPTF5Q0/FGL7UEMHFPTF5Q0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/7UEM/HFPTF5Q0/FGL7UEMHFPTF5Q0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/7UEM/HFPTF5Q0/FGL7UEMHFPTF5Q0.SMALL.jpg CitizenScientist There are many advantages to planting vegetables in a raised bed. One of them is that it allows you to more carefully control the content of the soil and soil amendments that you place in the box. Assembling the Box To make these boxes, I used recycled plastic lumber that was reclaimed from an...
By: CitizenScientist

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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:16:49 PDT
How to Turn Annoying Garden Weeds turned into Delicious Fresh Eggs http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Annoying-Garden-Weeds-turned-into-Deli/
How to Turn Annoying Garden Weeds turned into Delicious Fresh Eggs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/XQJ1/HFPTF5D9/F0KXQJ1HFPTF5D9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/XQJ1/HFPTF5D9/F0KXQJ1HFPTF5D9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/XQJ1/HFPTF5D9/F0KXQJ1HFPTF5D9.SMALL.jpg CitizenScientist Are you constantly pestered with an endless supply of garden weeds? Why turn those pesky weeds into something delicious like eggs! For this project you will need: - a source of weeds from a pesticide/herbicide free garden - a bucket for collecting pulled weeds - a flock of hungry chickens - a chic...
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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:43:43 PDT
Seedling Pots http://www.instructables.com/id/Seedling-Pots/
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:05:02 PDT
A well FIGured Bucket http://www.instructables.com/id/A-well-FIGured-Bucket/
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:04:50 PDT
Inexpensive Seed Starter 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...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:42:46 PDT
Steel Mill Terrarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Steel-Mill-Terrarium/
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:08:37 PDT
How to Make Paper Seed Tape http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Paper-Seed-Tape/
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:08:42 PDT