The memory of someone telling us "a how to" can be a lifesaver. Over the years, these tried and true helpful hints have earned a special place in our lives. In the garden, in the kitchen, while out camping and even doing crafts we rely on others experiences to make even the smallest task that much easier. We hope the hints and tips that we pass along to you are some you may have forgotten about. Perhaps there will be new ones to be kept in the memory bank for later use and to be shared with family and friends.

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Watering While You're Away

Dig a hole just outside the root zone of your plants and insert a clay pot. The top should be approximately one inch above the soil level. Using a piece of scrap cloth, scrunch it up stuff it good and tight into the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. Fill your pot with water and enjoy your time away. The cloth acts as a reverse wick. It releases the water to your rose bushes, tomato plants, saplings and other plants in a very slow dribble.

NOTE: Pots may have to be refilled dependant on size and the period of time you will be away.


























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Aquaplant Plant Humidifier Water your plants for up to 4 weeks without lifting a finger! Travel a lot? Forgot to water your plants? The patented Aquaplant will water your plants using a unique water dispersing system dependent solely on gravity. Water is slowly released over an extended time period, and evaporation is minimized in both indoor and outdoor potted plants. It’s simple, easy to use, works naturally, and is perfect for homes, offices, and gardens. Aquaplant is made from durable, long-lasting plastic and measures 14” height and 4” diameter.

RainCatcher Water Barrel Compact RainCatcher Collects Pure Rainwater For Your Garden Rainwater is healthier for plants and saves on water bills, too. Our compact barrel fits on a deck or patio, yet has all the features of larger, more expensive models. Debris screen and child safety lid. Hidden overflow tube. Built-in hose has convenient thumb valve. Please add $10.00 additional shipping per barrel ordered. Link barrels together with our foolproof Linking Kit, included as our gift to you.



75' Water Coil Hose The Hose That Puts Itself Away With our lightweight coiling hose, you'll never again have to struggle with tangled hoses. The hose stretches to follow your movements, then automatically rebounds into a neat coil for easy storage. Made of rugged polyurethane with machined-brass ends.



Rain Saver with Water Can Satisfy Thirsty Plants with Pure Rainwater Treat your plants to plenty of naturally soft, chlorine-free rainwater with this economical 50-gallon rain barrel. It's loaded with thoughtful extras like an angled lid to capture every drop, and a stand to accommodate a watering can for easy filling. The child-safe locking cover will give you peace of mind. Flexible Downspout sold separately. Made in England. Note: $10 additional shipping. Sorry, no shipments to AK, HI, PR or VI.



39" Self-Watering Windowsill PlanterTerra Cotta Our Self-Watering Windowboxes Refuse to Dry Out! Our Self-Watering Windowbox Planters let you create a smart, consistent look around your home, while ensuring your plants don't dry out. They have big water reservoirs that keep soil moist and plants healthy. An easy-to-read water level indicator helps you keep the reservoir full, and steel mounting brackets let you install them in minutes. Available in three sizes. Please specify White or Terra Cotta color when ordering.



Deluxe Rain Barrel Save a Rainy Day For Your Garden Pure, chemical-free rainwater is the very best water for your garden. Unfortunately, rain doesn't always fall when it's needed. Our Deluxe Rain Barrel collects and stores up to 75 gallons of cool, pure rainwater to refresh your plants whenever they're thirsty. It comes complete with lots of great accessories that you'd usually pay extra for: a 4-ft hose with an on/off thumb valve; an overflow hose that diverts excess water away from your house; a safety grid to prevent children from falling in; and a removable debris screen to keep sticks and leaves out of your water supply. Sorry, no shipments to AK, HI, PR, or VI.



Self Watering Patio Garden, Stone Enjoy Lush Green Plants, Even in Summer Drought Now you can grow juicy red tomatoes, flavorful herbs and greens, or a cutting garden of fresh flowers, in just a few square feet and a few minutes a week. Large reservoir waters plants as they need it, for more uniform growth even in the driest days of summer. Easy-fill hole lets you check the water level and refill conveniently. Sturdy polyethylene planter is immune to cracking and denting.



Double Barrel Storage System Save a Rainy Day For Your Garden Pure, chemical-free rainwater is the very best water for your garden. Unfortunately, rain doesn't always fall when it's needed. Our Deluxe Rain Barrel collects and stores up to 75 gallons of cool, pure rainwater to refresh your plants whenever they're thirsty. It comes complete with lots of great accessories that you'd usually pay extra for: a 4-ft hose with an on/off thumb valve; an overflow hose that diverts excess water away from your house; a safety grid to prevent children from falling in; and a removable debris screen to keep sticks and leaves out of your water supply. Sorry, no shipments to AK, HI, PR, or VI.



Hose Butler Hand-Forged Hose Butler Keeps Your Yard Looking Neat Our solid, 1/2" steel Hose Butler is a practical, attractive way to store up to 200 feet of hose. Two point steel foot keeps it standing straight, even with heavy coils of hose. Just push in 12-18" into the ground and it stays upright and firmly in place. Our Wall-Mounted model holds up to 100' of hose and can be installed on any wood, masonry, or stucco wall. It folds flat when not in use and lifts off for indoor storage. Mounting wood screws are included.

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