I Love Dandelions!
hi...the flowers are good too...great in salads and a pretty edible garnish...taste kinda sweet...also can mk wine from them but i dont have a clue how...T
Rescued Dog Has Not Warmed Up?
I take in a lot of rescues and every so often get a real shy one. Sometimes it helps just to almost ignore them and go about your business. It makes them nervous if you keep trying to give them attention. They almost feel they are being chased. Then I just...
Recommendations For Seed Companies?
I like wildseeds farm for flower seeds. They are in Texas, you can buy by the oz. or lb.,etc. Its a lot cheaper than those little packs in the stores. You can save what you dont use in fridge. Ive had seed last over ten years kept in fridge. I like johnnys...
Sour Smelling Clothing?
I have alot of pets and large wet dogs...their blankets and quilts they lay on get stinky...i soak over night in 1/4 cup baking soda and a lil odo ban in hot water...then i drain washer and refill and wash in hot water & detergent then rinse twice, i put 1...
Making a Rag Mop?
i use the square plastic mops ,dif companies put them out, bonia is one..i cut the towels in half then just put over plastic what ever u call it,square thing and just hold it on with big rubber bands, if the towel is big enough just tie the corners together...
Keeping Pigeons Away from My House?
there is a motion detector owl ....it turns its head and hoots....it really works even on crows.. the garden center here in town has them so if you cant find it they can prob order for you...just keep the batteries replaced and put out of reach of children...
Keeping Pigeons Away from My House?
Use rubber snakes, the kind from toy dept or big blow up one. They also have a motion detector owl that moves and hoots. Its not very expensive either and its a real hoot, too.
Cleaning Inexpensive Jewelry?
plain ole dawn and warm water ,use a soft brush and dry with soft cloth...if u are sure it wont hurt the finish u can use amonia...but dawn is safe for even vintage jewelry....warm milk for bone / ivory/ scrimshaw...
Feeding Rescue Cats And Dogs Cheaply
well this may sound a lil gross to some but I also save my fish heads and mk a broth...sometimes wth chicken bones...a pressure cooker helps...throw in some oatmeal and/or rice....veggies...they scarf it up....i discard the fish heads after boiling the good...
Feeding Rescue Cats And Dogs Cheaply
well the shelters are full here like every where... i even rescued 2 mini pigs...they seem to eat anything the rest wont...mentioning pumpkins...in the fall there are alot of pumpkins discarded after halloween, i just stop and ask if peops want them hauled...
Tips For Grooming Heavy Shedding Dogs
I use the stainless steal de-shedding tool ,jeffers pet supply sells them, 3 different sizes(i use the lrg tool on everyone), i have 3 small house dogs and 4 outside/inside large dogs(newf/pyrenees xs) and 3 cats...i could not live without this tool....
What Breed Is My Dog?
Do you think he may be American bull dog x instead of pit? Just looks like it to me. Hes a whopper! but has a gentle look about him, and shines like a new penny.
Rub Recipes for Chicken?
This is not exactly a rub but its a darn good recipe. You could use a rub though. I take a hen and lift up the skin with a lagre plastic spoon, push it down in the legs and thighs, loosen up all the skin you can. Take Woodys BBQ sauce, its thick and strong...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Looks like min pin to me. I have one that is half min pin and he is 11 years old and is a great dog. He is still full of energy. Hope yours turns out as well, but beware...he kills all my yard snakes. T
Dogs and Parvo?
Id get all of them to the vet. I had a dog get parvo after having its parvo vac. and it also happened to another dog I knew. My dog did survive but the vet bill was a small fortune. Sometimes the shots are no good, I would warn all of your neighbors also.
Homemade Wasp Traps
I was thinking that I could mix borax with any old oil then pour in a old pan then sprinkle hamburger meat in pan and then wasp ingest when try clean feet and bring back to nest and get rid of nest buddies. I have terrible problem with them nesting in old bus...
100th Birthday Gift Ideas?
Flowers! Or make a donation to her favorite charity. At her age, Id say a pretty bouquet of flowers would be nice or chocolates if she is not on a restricted diet.
Tiny Mice?
A 5 gal. bucket with a little dog food or some peanut butter in it with a piece of wood leaning on it will work, you can make a tiny trail up the stick with a smudge of peanut butter to get them started at first but after the first one goes the others follow...
What is this Minuscule Fuzzy Pest?
I would move if its a option! I would put everything in plastic bags and sprinkle with borax. I would put out quite a few bug bombs then move mattress,furn,etc. You sure dont want to take them with you. D E (diatomaceous earth) may help also and it is non toxic...
