The trick to using bottles as edging is to make sure that you fill them with sand or dirt before burying them in the ground as this generally stops the bottles from breaking as the botttom is the thickest and strongest part of the bottle.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Edging with Bottles
Many of us know a drunk (lol ) I jest, but yes we do generally know where we can lay our hands on empty bottles.
The trick to using bottles as edging is to make sure that you fill them with sand or dirt before burying them in the ground as this generally stops the bottles from breaking as the botttom is the thickest and strongest part of the bottle.
The quiet Achiever
The trick to using bottles as edging is to make sure that you fill them with sand or dirt before burying them in the ground as this generally stops the bottles from breaking as the botttom is the thickest and strongest part of the bottle.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Drying herbs
Once again recycling comes to the forefront when we want to dry herbs
How about this wonderful idea of using old picture frames with fly screen mesh and cheap chains from the hardware store or string if you prefer.Drys herbs naturally and looks very creative.
The Quiet Achiever
How about this wonderful idea of using old picture frames with fly screen mesh and cheap chains from the hardware store or string if you prefer.Drys herbs naturally and looks very creative.
Reuse dollar store laundry baskets
These baskets are pretty close to useless when it comes to laundry, however turn them upside down and place them over plants you want protected from wild life or sun then this is the easiest and cheapest way there is and of course you are recycling lol
Vaseline Fire Starters
BBQ seasons is here and for those of us who don't like gas BBQ's this is
the best fire starter you can have and for those who are thinking of
camping then this is great tip for easy transporting of fire starters
YOU WILL NEED
1. cotton wool
2. Vaseline/patroleum jelly
3. Storage container
YOU WILL NEED
1. cotton wool
2. Vaseline/patroleum jelly
3. Storage container
Roll COTTON WOOL in
VASELINE
Roll cotton wool in Vaseline
Store in container
Use when needed. These fire starters burn for a long time
The Quiet Achiever
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Long Term dry good storage
Buying in bulk is a smart move but honestly how long does it take one person to eat 20 kilos of rice or beans lol.
Here is a very easy storage tip allowing you to purchase bulk dry goods and still keep them fresh and usable for years saving you lots of money, PLUS you get to recycle.
TIP ONE you MUST HAVE dried Bay Leaves or the whole things will go pear shape.
Collect soft drink bottles and believe me even if you don't buy them your friends will, so recycle theirs.
Clean and dry the plastic bottles. I leave mine on the window ledge for a few days to make sure there is no moisture in them at all
Here is the MOST IMPORTANT part next to making sure the bottles are dry then
PUT TWO bay leaves in the bottom each bottle. Bay leaves are very cheap to buy at any supermarket This packet was under $2.00 at Coles Murwillumbah
bay leaves in the bottom of the bottle
Add your rice, lentils, beans, sprouts etc, I used this packet as I wanted to show how far two kilos would go.
screw on lids, 2 kilos filled nearly two 750 ml bottles
Easy to store and should last for up to 15 years so I am told
from the homesteaders forums AND no insects etc will get into the
bottles plus the bay leaves stop any insects from hatching that are
already in the dry goods when you store them
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Here is a very easy storage tip allowing you to purchase bulk dry goods and still keep them fresh and usable for years saving you lots of money, PLUS you get to recycle.
TIP ONE you MUST HAVE dried Bay Leaves or the whole things will go pear shape.
Clean and dry the plastic bottles. I leave mine on the window ledge for a few days to make sure there is no moisture in them at all
Here is the MOST IMPORTANT part next to making sure the bottles are dry then
PUT TWO bay leaves in the bottom each bottle. Bay leaves are very cheap to buy at any supermarket This packet was under $2.00 at Coles Murwillumbah
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The Quiet Achiver
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Mosquito nets for your gardens
mosquito nets for your gardens
I love mosquito nets but we all know that they generally don't
last more than a couple of years, so what can you do with them other
than throwing them out.
Well they make the best nets for your FRUIT TREES and if you secure them to the bottom of the tree not only do they keep BATS and BIRDS out they also stop FRUIT FLY being able to lay their larvae.
Now how good is that for a recycling tip. The ABC also suggest using mosquito nets for your gardens so how about you give it a try.
Well they make the best nets for your FRUIT TREES and if you secure them to the bottom of the tree not only do they keep BATS and BIRDS out they also stop FRUIT FLY being able to lay their larvae.
Now how good is that for a recycling tip. The ABC also suggest using mosquito nets for your gardens so how about you give it a try.
The Quiet Achiever
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