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How to make DIY seed envelopes

October 24, 2016July 5, 2017 Max 1 Comment DIY tips and tricks
KEep your seeds snug and dry for years in these little DIY seed envelopes.

TL;DR : make sure you keep them in a dry environment. Paper envelopes in a dry and cool room are perfect for storing your seeds. You can make them from scrap paper. They’re not only great at the job, but […]

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How to make liquid laundry soap from ash in 10 easy steps

February 19, 2016February 25, 2016 Eva 1 Comment Projects and trials
Homemade laundry detergent

TL;DR : There are many ways to make soap from ash. This post is about making liquid soap from ash for your washing machine. So do not expect an explanation on the fine art of recycling hardwood ash and left-over […]

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Building a chicken coop from scratch

December 16, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva 1 Comment Hen-spiration
Construction material

TL;DR : We built our chicken coop from scratch using material we “scavenged” from our carpenter roomate and from pallets from the nearest supermarket. Ok, this was one of our biggest challenges. Chickens need a place to sleep, to lay […]

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Best solutions to get rid of harmful insects in the garden

December 5, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva 1 Comment Pests and diseases

TL;DR : There are many pests that may cause holes in your plants’ leaves. These include gastropods, animals and insects and there are many ways to get rid of them so please don’t resort to chemical warfare for your own […]

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    TL;DR : Gardening is an awesome activity for all ages but sometimes if you take on a project that is too difficult or time consuming you can get discouraged. Learning how to correctly estimate your resources (especially time) and capabilities […] The post How to make the most of your gardening experience appeared first on […]
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  • How do you get seeds to germinate? February 5, 2017
    TLDR : it depends on the seed. The variety of conditions needed for plant germination will surprise you. But don’t get discouraged, most plants need the same basic conditions in order to get a jump start into life.   Most […] The post How do you get seeds to germinate? appeared first on Culture Acre.
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  • How to make DIY seed envelopes October 24, 2016
    TL;DR : make sure you keep them in a dry environment. Paper envelopes in a dry and cool room are perfect for storing your seeds. You can make them from scrap paper. They’re not only great at the job, but […] The post How to make DIY seed envelopes appeared first on Culture Acre.
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