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Houseplant First Aid - Reviving a Dried-Out Plant

Every houseplant owner knows that losing plants is part of the learning curve, but so is experimentation - so why not try and revive a seemingly completely dried-out plant? After all, there’s no harm in trying! The thing is, most houseplants are extremely resilient to inhabitable conditions.

15 Stunning Exotic Birds Embroidered on Dried Leaves

Her stunning exotic bird embroideries of toucans, parrots, and hummingbirds are perched on twigs in front of dried leaves - looking just like live birds in the midst of an autumnal jungle. Dalla Vecchia uses dainty leaves and twigs she finds by chance as her canvas.

Dried vs. Canned Beans: Which Is the Better Option?

However, there is one exception, and it's in favor of dried beans. Canned beans are often stored in very salty water.

Cheese Fritters With Balsamic Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping Sauce

Squirt some lemon juice on top of the fritters. balsamic sun-dried tomato dipping sauce: I didn't use any measurements for this sauce if you need a sauce close to this or if you need measurements click here for recipe. sun-dried tomatoes with oil balsamic glaze olive oil salt and pepper to taste dijon

Most Plant Owners Ignore This Crucial Plant Care Detail

Lighting is far more significant, as sunlight is a major source of energy for all plant life. Your indoor plants are no exception.

I Bet You've Never Seen This Kind of Art Before...

Her 'paintings" are made by glueing together different types of dried seeds, leaves, petals and many other plant parts she finds in nature, parks, gardens, forests and meadows.

How to Revive a Dying Plant

Caring for plants may look simple, but there are a few rules to remember and it takes practice like anything else in life. If you have a dying plant on your hands, don’t be too hard on yourself. It can happen to anyone and even with some of the most low-maintenance plants.

The Surprising Seeds of Plants - Fascinating!

Here are some of the most incredible seeds that bloom into beautiful plants, so next time you see one of these, you'll know it has a lot more to offer than meets the eye! Sequoia Snapdragon Portulaca Nutmeg Non-cultivated banana Geranium Strawberry Strawberry Bush (not the same as the strawberry!)

These Vases Are Made of Real Flowers!

She dries and presses the blooms, arranging them in a way that they become a vase. The artist utilizes a special hand-mold process that she developed after studying flower preservation at The Herbarium of The Kew Royal Botanic Garden .

An Express Guide to Plant Fertilizers

A lack of fertilization is one of the biggest reasons a plant stops growing. For your plants, fertilizer is food. They require frequent fertilization to develop and stay healthy. And choosing a fertilizer is no easy task.

These 15 Powerful Plant Medicines Are Science Approved

Medicinal herbs and plants are often associated with alternative medicine, but the reality is that many plant-based products are recognized and used in conventional medicine as well. In fact, many pills we associate with “chemicals”, such as aspirin, for example, are derived from herbs and plants.

The Best Plant Milks For Every Task

So, if you’re trying out plant-based milks, either as an experiment, or because you decided to give up dairy altogether, one thing you’ll notice pretty soon is that one plant-based milk cannot replace cow's milk completely.

A Short Guide to Edible Plants in the Wild

Word of Warning: Do not eat a plant unless you are 100% sure it is, indeed, edible. Many plants contain toxins that can make you very sick and even kill you. Pregnant and nursing women should consult with a physician beforehand. Dandelions – The entire plant is edible. Can be bitter.

Discover 18 Edible Plants That Grow in Bizarre Ways

Well, now you do, so read on to learn about 18 edible plants that grow in some pretty neat and unusual ways. 1. The edible part of broccoli is actually its flower. 2. Pineapples grow in the center of these plants. [related_articles] 3. Capers are this plant's pickled flower buds. 4.