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Painting Pots with Kids
Looking for an easy way to entertain the kids while having tons of fun at the same time? Well, I have a project for you. Let them paint pots for your garden! I’ll show you how easy it can be for the kids to create treasured keepsakes while letting their creativity run wild
Before Starting
Purchase the materials.
Choose a well lit and level work space
Take safety precautions; wear safety glasses and/or a surgical mask when recommended.
Plant Markers
If you enjoy getting your hands dirty in the garden, maybe its time you make your mark – with plant markers! It’s a great way of adding some personality to your garden with a whimsical flair. First I’ll show you how to make a basic version – then you can experiment with some other varieties!
Special thanks to my friend, Peggy Pribil of Morning Glory Studio. She can be reached at 715-386-6834. Thanks, Peggy.
Before Starting
Purchase the materials.
Choose a well lit and level work space
Take safety precautions; wear safety glasses and/or a surgical mask when recommended.
Step 1: Materials
1 inch terra cotta pot
Hangers
Wire cutters
Needle-nosed pliers
Acrylic paints
Permanent markers
Clear varnish or sealant
Copper wire
Additional Materials for Variations (look for these items at the hardware store)
Sheet of brass
2×2 piece of tile
A sharp cutting tool
Scissors
1/2 inch diameter copper pipe (cut to whatever size you want)
Elbow joint (make sure this fits snugly over the copper pipe and into the spigot)
Spigot
Plant Onions
They might bring tears to eyes and, ok make your breath stink but what would we do without the wonderful onion? Chefs around the world would be lost without these lilies of the kitchen. They taste great, and have a great aroma. And you know what? They’re really easy to grow in your own backyard. Let me show you how!
Before You Begin
Purchase the materials
Take safety precautions – Work in a well-ventilated area
Step 1: Materials
onions (seeds, transplants, bulbs, or sets) – these can be purchased at your local garden center or via mail order catalogues
cow manure
peat moss
compost
10-10-10 fertilizer
Herbal Vinegar
Herbal vinegars have been around for a long time. We use them to marinate meats, we toss them on salads, and use them to season our vegetables or pasta. However, the ones you buy in the store may not always suit your needs. Well, not to worry! I’m going to show you how you can bottle three of your own blends. We’ll make a fruity citrus blend, a spicy herbal blend, and an Italian blend.
