The Miracle of Seeds

Here you see a  lemon baby plant I've started by saving the seeds from a lemon I got from the store.  I plan to transplant to our garden in only a few months.  So exciting!!

Lemon tree from seed

You can do the same thing with other fruits, such as apples, peaches, apricots, pomegranates, ect. In fact I have some pomegranate trees to feature soon.

There is no reason why you have to run to the store and pay $25+ for a tree when you can just start one of your own with seeds from fruit you eat. You pay good money for that fruit...make last!  I've done this before many times (in a pre-blogging era) with great success.  

So, go ahead an save your seeds and get them started on container near a sunny window.  When they're several inches tall, transplant them to the spot when you would want them permanently.  You should consider how much sunlight the tree will need and select a location that will provide the right sunlight for the best production of fruit.  Happy planting!!!

An Old T-shirt's New Life!

Getting rid of tired old t-shirts?? Well, you can give them a new life as AMAZING new tops and flowers!!

The scarf "straps" can be switched out. The small flower is so cute too!

Or if you have little girls around, they could be dresses for them!

 All you need to do is cut around the sleeves, leaving about 1/2 inch to fold back in the seam. Then fold the tops and sew in place in about an inch fold. 

Then just thread anything through...a scarf, like shown here, or a ribbon would be great.

And PRESTO!!! You have a fantastic new top!!

 

After cutting around the leaves and folding the top, thread the "scarf" through with a safety pin attached to one end.

 Thank adjust to fit evenly across wearer's shoulders and tie a bow.

 In the event you decide to use the SCRAPS to make a flower, just glue pin backing with hot glue or needle & thread, and secure to top.

Enjoy changing the "straps" to match any bottom or handbag you have!