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Reusing Milk Jugs in the Garden For sheer versatility in the garden, nothing comes close to the humble plastic milk jug (or iced tea or juice jug if that’s more your speed). Clean out and save both half-gallon and gallon sizes to create all sorts of garden helpers. Seed flats. Starting your own seeds is the easiest way to cut your gardening costs because a packet of seeds is much cheaper than buying a single plant in a pot....

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Name: Armeria maritima Rosea Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 6-8 inches tall and wide Zones: 3-9 Name: ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Climbs up to 20 feet tall Zones: 10-11 Name: Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 12-24 inches tall, 24-30 inches wide Zones: 5-9 Name: Hemerocallis ‘Catherine Woodbury’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Name: Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 30 inches tall Zones: 3-9 Name: Veronica ‘Giles Van Hees’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 6 inches tall Zones: 4-9 Name: Achillea ‘Appleblossom’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 24 inches tall Zones: 3-9 Name: Alcea rosea Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 3-8 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Anemone ‘Party Dress’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 36 inches tall and wide Zones: 4-8 Name: Astilbe ‘Pumila’ Growing Conditions: Part sun to shade and well-drained soil Size: 12 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Name: Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to shade and well-drained soil Size: 24-30 inches tall and wide Zones: 8-10 Name: Carefree Beauty Rosa Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: 4 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-9 Name: Allium oreophilum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: 4 inches tall Zones: 4-7 Name: Sugar Tip Hibiscus syriacus Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil Size: To 8 feet tall, 6 feet wide Zones: 5-8 Name: Paeonia selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: 4 feet tall and wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Tulipa ‘Angelique’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 15 inches tall and 6 inches wide Zones: 3-8 Name: Digitalis selections Growing Conditions: Part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Name: Dianthus gratianopolitanus selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 6 inches tall and 18 inches wide....

Embrace country charm with these cottage-style kitchen ideas. 33 Living Room Color Schemes for a Cozy, Livable Space These white kitchens are anything but bland. Learn more about planning kitchen lighting. Use our easy kitchen planner for your next remodeling project. More: No-Fail Kitchen Color Schemes Browse kitchen cabinet color inspiration. See more floating shelves in action. Utilize a sunny kitchen window for growing fresh herbs. Do your own kitchen backsplash makeover in a weekend!...

And while I try to be conscious of these things year-round, Earth Day quickly approaching I wanted to find a few more meaningful ways to celebrate. As the 52nd anniversary of the holiday approaches, take some time to learn the history of the day and choose a few ways to celebrate. When Is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year. This year, the holiday falls on Friday, April 22, 2022....

Veterans Day is a federal holiday established after World War I to honor past and current military members. It’s observed each year on November 11, the anniversary of WWI’s final day. It replaced the holiday that had been known as Armistice Day. Traditionally, Veterans Day is observed with local parades, celebrations, and other gatherings, but there are plenty of ways to honor veterans, wherever you are. What Is the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?...

Our step-by-step diagrams will help you learn how to crochet the stitches so you can get started as soon as possible. All you’ll need is a crochet hook (we recommend getting a starter pack like this 6-Piece Crochet Hook Set $6, Michaels) and yarn. If you have old yarn leftover in your craft closet, we recommend starting with that (otherwise skeins start at just $2 at Michaels) and crocheting a few small squares of each stitch until you get the hang of it....

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A basic grilled cheese is simply bread, and cheese, with the spread of your choice (butter, mayo, or ghee) on the outside to get it nice and crispy on a stove top or griddle. To make your grilled cheese experience even better, we asked professional chefs and experts in the cheese industry for new ideas on how to make grilled cheese. Here are some amazing grilled cheese hacks that will totally change your sandwich game....

Easy Substitutes for Graham Cracker Piecrust Depending on the flavor of pie you are making, try one of these substitutions. For every 1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs, you can use: Of course, there’s always the classic pastry piecrust when you’re looking for flaky and not sandy in your piecrust texture. You can get creative with other piecrust ideas like flattened purchased cinnamon rolls, avocado piecrust for a savory pie, and all sorts of delicious ideas you haven’t yet dreamed up....