How To Plant A Tomato Plant
People ask me how I get 5-foot tomato plants loaded with fruit. I use my dad’s method. The secret ingredient? Cow manure. Tomatoes like a lot of fertilizer, so I …
Results Of My Zucchini Plant Experiment
I tried an experiment on my zucchini plants. In the past, I’ve always put a little bit of steer manure mixed with dirt around the roots of my zucchini plants …
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These chocolate zucchini muffins, adapted from a family recipe, are rich and chocolatey, especially if you add the optional chocolate chips. But they also have zucchini in them, so hey, …
My Mother-in-Law’s Chili Part II
Monday: Make the chili Ingredients: 3 cups cooked beans 1.5 lbs ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 jalapeños, chopped 1 can …
What To Do With Frozen Zucchini
My freezer is overflowing with produce from last year’s garden. I froze most of the zucchini from my zucchini experiment, and now I have to eat it. But frozen zucchini …
12 Things To Do With Old Towels
Whether it’s a beach towel or just old bathroom towels, don’t throw them out, recycle them. Here’s 12 Things To Do With Old Towels: Turn Them Into Washcloths Or A …
Turn A Lightbulb Into A Vase
Next time your lightbulb burns out (assuming you’re still using the old kind and not Compact Fluorescent bulbs), try turning it into a vase. Here’s a tutorial that explains how …
From Light Bulb To Hot Air Balloon
I’m on a hot air balloon kick right now. If I were so inclined–and I kind of am–I might turn a light bulb into a hot air balloon to hang …
Buying Bulk Canned Foods at Costco
The Frugal Find has a great post on saving money by buying bulk canned foods at Costco. I do this too, and can vouch for the savings. The idea is …
Anthropologie Aprons
While making my traditional English-ish Christmas dinner (which turned out great, by the way), it occurred to me that I need an apron. Because I entertain a lot, I often …
How To Make A Rag Rug
I’m considering making a rag rug. The idea is that you use strips of fabric to make a rug. I’ve never made one before, but it seems like a cool …