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My Garden Notebook

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I have been keeping a garden notebook ever since I started my garden back in the summer of 2002 and it comes in handy year after year. This year, we replaced the dirt in my square foot garden , built a vertical trellis , planted perennials around our patio, and a slew of smaller projects. My new-to-me mini greenhouse inspired me.

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Nail Polish Marbled Flower Pots – a kid-friendly craft

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I got my bucket from my grocery store’s bakery department for free. I used a microwave rack that has been sitting in my cupboard, unused since we bought the microwave in 2002. Once you are done dipping and your pots are completely dry, you can plant your flowers or herbs. Supplies Needed. Place pot on a drying area.