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Comment on Citronella CAN-dles by Stevie

Stevie — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:22:57 +0000

Thanks, Connie. When I was in the candle store, they picked out the right size wick for each of my cans for me. I’ll be making these again this year and I’ll write a full tutorial on it with wick size measurements. In the meantime, head on over to your local craft store and ask the staff what the suggest. It’s not about them being slow burning, it’s just getting the right size so that you get a pool of wax that melts evenly. No one likes candles that don’t melt along the edges, or worse, on only one side. They will quickly smother themselves and be wasted.

Comment on Citronella CAN-dles by Connie

Connie — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:02:48 +0000

Love this idea! We are moving into our first house and we do have Geters as we say down here. You mention checking about the wicks..Am I looking for slow burning ones?

Comment on How to Plant an Upside-Down Tomato Planter by Claire Splan

Claire Splan — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:43:31 +0000

Gen, these are great tips. I particularly like the idea of using the bamboo stake to keep the plant from turning up! I’m giving the Topsy-Turvy planter one more try this year before I give up on the upside-down thing entirely.

Comment on How to Harvest Rhubarb by cityslipper (small kitchen garden)

cityslipper (small kitchen garden) — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:16:49 +0000

I’m so jealous. All my rhubarb plants died last season in the wake of biblical rains. I planted seven new roots and they have put up shoots… but I hate that I won’t be harvesting for at least two seasons.

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Comment on How to Harvest Rhubarb by maryhysong

maryhysong — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:56:08 +0000

I think I’m going to have to grow some, just to see what all the fuss is about!

Comment on Weekend Project: Concrete Garden Planters & Stepping Stones by Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:37:19 +0000

Thanks for your comments Stevie. The links to the fluted pans you suggested have centers in them. I was looking for the one shown in the book which is more like a large cupcake pan. If anyone could provide a link to that one, I would be delighted. Stevie, have you heard of anyone adding vermiculite to the cement mix? Seems like alot of fun variations to this project. thanks again

Comment on Weekend Project: Concrete Garden Planters & Stepping Stones by Stevie

Stevie — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:15:39 +0000

Hi Mary Lou. Here are some answers for you:

1. I wouldn’t do the concrete mixing on the grass. I suggest you put a tarp or drop cloth down on your bricks, or use a wheelbarrow. It will hose off just fine if you are sure to do it as soon as you finish.

2. There are cement colorants you can buy. Here is a charcoal one: http://amzn.to/JKmJt5, here is terra cotta http://amzn.to/KG0ju9

3. Here is a silicone cake pan: http://amzn.to/JKmtKD; here is a non-stick one: http://amzn.to/Kfknlh

Comment on Weekend Project: Concrete Garden Planters & Stepping Stones by Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:43:25 +0000

I made this project this weekend. A couple of comments. It worked out pretty well but i worked on it near the hose which is on my beautiful brick patio. When I poured the bag of concert mix into the big bin I was using to mix so much dust flew up that it got on the patio and stayed there when I hosed it off. I was afraid to ruin the lawn. Do you think I could work on this on my lawn without ruining that too?

I thought the cemment came out a bit too white. Could I put something additional into the quick mix?
and last I have been searching high and low for the fluted silicone cake pan in the book and can not find it. Any ideas? thanks for posting this, it is nice to see what other have done.

Comment on How to Plant an Upside-Down Tomato Planter by How to Plant an Upside-Down Tomato Planter | A Less Travelled Path

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Comment on How to Make a Grapevine Wreath + 15 Design Ideas by Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:18:19 +0000

I love your trellis the vine wreath adds just that little extra embellishment making it perfect. I really must take teh time this year to make something like that for my garden.