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Arosebyanyother
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Comments (5)Mixed up my first batch this past weekend and planted a couple of containers of herbs. It not only looks wonderful, but after just a couple of days they look really happy! I have to admit, I didn't let it sit for the lime to get working, I only gave it an hour or so and couldn't wait!!! I'm so happy to have gotten the goodies and can't wait to have a few minutes to crank out some more and get planting!...See MoreLurker comes out w many stoopid questions lol
Comments (3)I my opinion, you should definately grout something when mirror or cut glass is used because the pieces are so sharp and someone could cut themselves. If the glass was tumbled or ground smooth, it might be OK to go without grout, but the grout is really helpful in adding strength to the project, so I prefer to grout, especially balls because it always seems like a piece could fall off if it is sitting just right. The grout helps hold it all together because there are less pressure points on each individual piece. I am not an expert but that is how I see things. As for how to put your pieces on....do what is pleasing to your eye. There are no rules when it comes to art. As for grouting over what you have already done...yes you can do that if what you did bothers you. I think grouting can be more difficult than putting the pieces on. I am not a patient person, so it's hard for me to put the grout on and then wait for it to dry for a few minutes, then the hour or more it can take to clean up. You'll get better the more you do it....See Morea lurker showing off
Comments (14)Thanks all. It's been a couple years since I've been able to garden so I have been having all kinds of fun planting and coming up with ideas. Although my husband is about ready to kill me, he wants everything planted the second it gets home, whereas I like to sit back, have a look around, go through the garage and barn looking for interesting things and then deciding where I think it will look best, plants usually sit around a few days while I make up my mind. When I have time, I'll have to get a few more pics, got all kinds of junk and fun things throughout my gardens. For those who asked, that is a working pump, I even use it to fill the watering can if I only have a few things to water, it's easier than dragging out the hose. I actually have three working wells around the house on top of the well we use for the household and a spring fed pond. Don't matter how dry it gets, I can water to my hearts content and not even make a dent in the water level....See MoreRegulars/Lurkers Roll Call 2008
Comments (102)Hello to all - regulars, lurkers and new folks! Seems I'm late to the party. I've been SOOOOO busy! I made a New Year's list of things to get done and I've been checkin' it twice, then purging up a storm. Whew! It is so liberating to get rid of STUFF! lol! Anyhoo, I'm Diana from beautiful So.Cal where I garden, paint, quilt, hike and bike. Married for 26 yrs. to the love of my life, Mark, who indulges all my crazy dreams and often initiates a few of his own. Between us we have 3 grown sons and 4 grandkids, 2 boys, 2 girls. We also share our home with 3 very spoiled cats. I'm a lover of all things cottage, inside and out. When I'm not in the garden I can usually be found in my sewing room creating something new for our home. I've recently gotten back into acrylic painting, mainly landscapes but painting roses is on my learning list, as well. I've been hanging out here at the Cottage for several years and think it's the best forum on GW, hands down! Can't wait 'til spring to see all your lovely garden pics again! : ) Bear Hugs, Diana Here is a link that might be useful: sycamore cottage...See MoreArosebyanyother
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