I have been into gardening ever since I can remember, my first garden was an above ground organic vegetable garden since I lived in an apartment and didn’t have the option of planting in my yard.  I have had the pleasure of experiences a massive outdoor garden and let me tell you they are wonderful, but take a lot of time and work!  Since then, I have reverted back to an above ground garden due to the fact that I now have 2 small children and a large puppy who destroy all my chances of maintaining and having a successful outdoor garden!  I have perfected step by step directions on how to create an above ground organic vegetable garden!  Now you and I both can grown our own delicious and healthy vegetables!

1.First things first, you are going to need some large storage containers or large pots.  A lot of nurseries will give away the old empty ones. Once you have obtained your bins drill some holes in the bottom to make sure you will have to proper amount of drainage!

2.  I always place some medium to large stones in the bottom of my bins about 1 inch deep maybe a little more then fill the rest of the unit with organic soil. Make sure plants are established before adding your fertilizer.  Just keep in mind that Miracle Grow is not organic, there are other options, I have found several at Lowes!   

3.  Next personalize your garden.  Pick seeds or purchase your choice of vegetable plants that will suit you and your families needs!  Most plants to best with watering regularly, so get your self into a routine!  Remember be consistent early morning is usually best so keep that in mind.  

Hot tip…
If you live in a hot area (which I do) I recommend using some sort of a garden shade or create a  screen to place over the top of your veggies to avoid them from getting scorched from the sun or sustain some wind damage!  

Remember to never spray household pesticides on the ground near where your bins are located, it will absorb upward into the soil!

I hope that this has informed you on how to create an above ground organic vegetable garden and will be put to great use!  Its so much fun to see your veggies begin growing, and not to mention have your own veggies at your fingertips!

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Gardening is often seen as an outdoors activity that is limited to certain weather conditions. When it comes to herbs, a windowsill facing south or west is an excellent area to grow and harvest herbs all year long. It also add beautiful natural beauty to that window and fills the air with the sweet scents. A windowsill herb garden doesn’t need to be very big, a few pots can produce enough herbs to satisfy your needs.

Tools and material needed to start a herb garden:

  • various containers with drainage holes
  • waterproof saucers to contain excess drainage
  • potting soil or a soil-less seed-starting mix
  • natural fertilizer
  • herb seeds or plants of your choice

Herb growing requirements:For the majority of herbs, a good 5 to 6 hours of sunlight coming through a south or west-facing window is sufficient. Watering should keep the soil slightly moist at all time. Fertilize twice a month using a half-strength solution of an all-purpose fertilizer. Compost is added in a small quantity every few months.

Choice of containers:The pots you plan to use can come from various sources ranging from recycling to buying ”designer” containers.You can group certain herbs together in a pot when they share common needs. Plants that need particular care should be planted individually. The diameter of the pots should be 4 inches for individual plants and 10 inches for grouping plants together.

Choosing herbs you wish to grow:Choice herbs to grow on the windowsill are those that remains dense and compact. Thyme and oregano are always a good choice, you can also grow mint offered in a wide array of flavors. Parsley is a good choice as long as you keep it especially when kept trimmed. These plants all do well in small containers ranging in 4 to 6 inches in diameter.Other choice of herbs popular include basil, cilantro, dill, rosemary and sage.

More Tips:

  • Most herbs grows well in a sunny, south-facing window, supplemental fluorescent lights or grow lights will help during the winter season.
  • Place the plants so that the foliage are not in contact with cold windows.
  • Turn the pots around occasionally so that the plants get sunlight on all sides to grow evenly.
  • Be aware of the preferences of each variety of herbs you grow. For example, basil enjoys warmth, while sage and rosemary prefer cooler temperatures.
  • Pinch back branching plants such as basil. This will help keeping them shrubby instead of leggy.
  • When choosing herbs to grow, go for the compact or dwarf varieties.
  • Growing herbs on the kitchen windowsill will keep fresh herbs close at hand when preparing meals.

A windowsill herb garden adds a wonderful, attractive look to your home decor. Creating this project is quite simple and inexpensive and fills the air with a pleasing aroma that can be enjoyed by everyone in your household.

Eustache Davenport is a gardening enthusiast and author. He lives in Montreal and enjoy teaching his gardening secrets to work groups on how to setup, optimize and maintain an amazing herb garden. For more information and great tips to start home garden, visit http://www.herbgardeningonlineguide.com.

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on December 19th, 2009

Have you always wanted the nice sound of a cackling fire coming from your backyard? Hearing your families laughter as they are sitting around an open fire roasting marshmallows? Just sitting back with a nice cold beer after a long days work? Now is your chance, all you need to do is put in a little effort and you can be enjoying that fire by the days end!  I will show you how to build a rock fire pit!  You can do this as a one man job or get the whole family involved!  Most of all have fun, and just remember it will all be worth it in the end!

1.  Placement of fire pit
Figure out where you are going to put your rock fire pit,  and remove any debris that is in the area.  You always want to begin your project with a clean area!  I suggest clearing a surrounding area of at least six feet in diameter.  I know it seems like a huge space, but it will relieve you later, from worrying about a fire starting outside of your pit!

2.  Selecting your rocks
Make sure when picking your rocks, you have them medium to large in size.  They are much more stable when stacked together.  Be creative, just make sure they are solid and will hold up over time!

3.  Determining size of Fire pit
I suggest measuring out how big you want the base of your pit to be.  Use String or another material that you can easily use as a guide when placing your bottom layer of rocks.  Start with your largest rocks on bottom, working your way up to your medium rocks!  Place them as closely together as possible stacking them at least ten inches off the ground!

+ Bonus tip+
If your fire pit is meant to be permanent.  You can always use cement to hold your rocks together.  It is a little more work, but this way it will last longer, and have less chance of being knocked down by kids, dogs, or drunken buddies!

4.  Enjoy!
Last but certainly not least, stack your woodin the middle of your fire pit, add a little newspaper, light it and sit back and relax! You, your family, and friends will all be having a blast with an open fire!  Who doesn’t enjoy a roasted hot dog and some s’mores!  Know that you have build your very own rock fire pit you can tell your friends just how simple it is and how to build a rock fire pit!

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I love the satisfaction of designing things in my own home. The decorating that I see everyday has to reflect who I am and the styles that I like. I never advice people to decorate their home with resale in mind. Why would you want to always do that. If my home was just staged to be ready for resale then I would want it to be for sale. I do not want to live in a home that is made ready for someone else. Paint is one of the most stand out changes you can make to a home and one of the least expensive and anyone with any knowledge knows this. The interior paint of a house should never stop you from buying it as this can easily be changed with little expense. Paint is one of the best cheap home decorating ideas.I think that one of the most important part of your homes design is the ceilings. Below are 6 tips to getting the ceilings you will enjoy.

1. Add the proper lighting – Never let this option unattended to. lighting is one thing that is harder to come back and ad later. In my kitchen area I had an extra light added over my stove area so I could see my cooking area better. Go through your rooms and think of where you might need a little extra light. Such as an area you know will be used as a reading area or a bathroom where you will be doing your makeup or hair.

2. Add A Ceiling Medallion To At Least One Room – This is an inexpensive way to get a very nice focal point in any room. You can leave it white or you can ad some paint to match the colors in your room. Gold works really well if you just want a basic color that will go with anything.

3. Add A Unique Ceiling Fan – There are lots of styles of ceiling fans and most of them are just ceiling fans to do a job. Never settle for this. spend as little as an extra $100. and have a fan that says hey look at me. I have a fan in one of my bedrooms that the blades actually drop to a hanging position when the fan is not on and as you ad speed the blades start to fan out. This is a masterpiece. The focal point of this room is easy to spot.

4. Add Proper size Crown Molding – Adding the proper size crown molding is important if architectural detail is important to you. If your ceilings are above 8 feet then the molding should be a little bigger so it really stands out. I know crown molding is expensive so I will share a little trick that I have learned along the way. When you ad your crown molding and you want it to take on the appearance of being larger than it is,this will help without the expense. For example if you want 8″ crown molding but you can only afford 4″.Hang the 4′ molding and paint 3 inches of the wall the same color as the crown molding and the ad a 1′ piece of trim molding around the wall the same color and this will take on the look of much larger crown molding for a lot less money.

5. Paint some of your ceilings a contracting color to the walls – instead of the basic white ceilings. This can really make a room fell warmer and cozier. If you have high ceiling this is really a fantastic thing to do. Ad a trey molding around the ceiling instead of crown molding and ad vines that hand down and or soft lighting. I have found that rope lighting works well for a softer lighting. A bright light is usually to much and will show ever little flaw in your ceiling and believe me they are there. So tone it down.

6. Add A Barrel Ceiling – A barrel ceiling is the most unusual of all. It gets its name because it looks like half of a barrel. It is a stand alone focal point for any room it is added too. I can’t say it is the cheapest thing to ad but certainly one of the most unique.

Well these are some things that you can do to personalize your home with unique ceiling designs that will not break the bank and give you plenty of things to talk about when you show off your new style. And as always remember to do this because

“Your story Begins At Home”

By Gail J Richardson

Hi my name is Gail J Richardson and I have a passion for decorating houses. Cheap home decorating ideas are what I do best. I love things of beauty but I do not like to spend a fortune getting them I am always looking for ways to get that million dollar look for pennies. Well maybe not pennies. Give your home your best because “Your Story Begins At Home”.Make it your own. Come explore my website and see what good ideas you can find.

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Decorating homes with unique ceiling designs is something I love to do.
The barrel ceiling is not the cheapest to do but maybe the prettiest.
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on December 19th, 2009

Being single can be quite lonely at times especially if you just got out of a relationship.  You miss those butterflies you use to get when you were dating and the feeling of being loved by someone.  The best thing anyone can do is take there mind off the fact they are single and  look at it in a positive way. Here is just a fun way to look at it with the help of a popular bedding called the”due-vay” cover.  This type of bedding is known to bring  a smile on anyones face.  Hope you enjoy:

    A floral duvet cover set is the best thing any single man or woman can own.  When you purchase duvet bedding, you can rest assure knowing that it is yours and only yours and you have the receipt to prove it! You do not have to worry about anyone else trying to take it away from you or getting any strange phone calls in the middle of the night claiming that your duvet set is not yours.  There will not be a smell of another’s perfume or cologne on it. and you wont have to worry about it getting old and smelly. It will love staying clean and fresh. Whenever you need a shoulder to cry on, it will be there to wipe your tears away and make you feel all better.  It will not push you away whenever you want to cuddle and it will always stay by your side as long as you let it.  A good duvet cover will be with you forever.   If ever you come home late from work, you know it will be home waiting for you and not out partying. It will always welcome you with open arms. A floral duvet will look as beautiful as the first day you laid your eyes on it.  If ever you get tired or bored of looking at it, you can just simply flip it over and get a new design.  It will feel like your with a new duvet cover set all over again.

Interested in finding the best high quality duvet cover sets at the lowest prices around, then I suggest going to Multi Shop Stop. At multi shop stop you will find a wide range of stripe, polka dot, plaid, floral duvet cover sets and more. There beautiful floral duvet covers will take your breath away.

Linda is the vice president and co-founder of Multi Shop Stop. Always had a gift for redecorating ever since she was a young girl. The gift was passed on from her grandmother and mom who all had talent for making there house look like a picture from a magazine. Linda always had many ideas on how to remodel a room. She decided to make use of her skills and decided to open a online store with her partner Denzale Montgomery who is president of Multi Shop Stop.

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