Not sure on that garlic chopper. I like fingernails, thank you, and long while at that. Manicured in bright colours, too. Also, not a chef, just a cook, and not enjoying onion tears, or its smell o...
Just as quick, and without any crack/ crush: hold the clove with the thumb and index fingers of both hands, and twist hands in opposite ways a few times. Only the skin cracks. And honestly? It took...
When I saw your balcony I couldn't help thinking: there goes my sister! Not only that you created a lush space, but you also enjoy it a lot. I smiled seeing that you know when the sun reaches your ...
I like that you have three different seating options, which translate into even more different views. Of course I'd pick the chair under the Japanese maple myself, and not only because I love maple...
Very cool and promising, I would enjoy my time a lot if visiting :) It is my experience that gardens, small or big, have the power to grow as a seed, into a rather large tree project- and time-wise...
@nik77 Thank you, I also feel so many of my neighbours could use their balconies! Definitely a thrush, you're right, thank you again :) I'm still terrible with English names for birds and plants, h...
It's truly amazing to hear from so many of you! Thank you :)
@maike Your happiness makes ME happy.
@dmstudio Yours looks lovely. Maybe more blue pots and some in ochre, to...
You're all so kind, thank you for your appreciation :)
@Alora That is a starling. It just stopped by... today. For one hour. Coming very close to me at times, and singing beautifully. ...
I'm doing something in between, to be honest. I've got a small bin, with no cap, and use the plastic bag inside the bin, which stays under my kitchen counter. That way, the moment the plastic bag i...
Thanks, J. I wish I could say it was entirely my idea, but I can't: I've seen plants in teapots inside a teas and tea gear shop here, because they wanted to make use of broken teapots. At the same ...
MrGreen, I believe that few homes here qualify for conscious interior design, implying some level of taste and interest :) In that respect, the answer is no. However, those who make a difference, e...
You're welcome, oceandreamer. I hope you find both the lilies and the solution to squirrels. You know how plants used to proliferate during my mom's and my grandma's times? Each time you'd pass by ...
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Not sure on that garlic chopper. I like fingernails, thank you, and long while at that. Manicured in bright colours, too. Also, not a chef, just a cook, and not enjoying onion tears, or its smell o...
Just as quick, and without any crack/ crush: hold the clove with the thumb and index fingers of both hands, and twist hands in opposite ways a few times. Only the skin cracks. And honestly? It took...
When I saw your balcony I couldn't help thinking: there goes my sister! Not only that you created a lush space, but you also enjoy it a lot. I smiled seeing that you know when the sun reaches your ...
I like that you have three different seating options, which translate into even more different views. Of course I'd pick the chair under the Japanese maple myself, and not only because I love maple...
Very cool and promising, I would enjoy my time a lot if visiting :) It is my experience that gardens, small or big, have the power to grow as a seed, into a rather large tree project- and time-wise...
@nik77 Thank you, I also feel so many of my neighbours could use their balconies! Definitely a thrush, you're right, thank you again :) I'm still terrible with English names for birds and plants, h...
It's truly amazing to hear from so many of you! Thank you :) @maike Your happiness makes ME happy. @dmstudio Yours looks lovely. Maybe more blue pots and some in ochre, to...
You're all so kind, thank you for your appreciation :) @Alora That is a starling. It just stopped by... today. For one hour. Coming very close to me at times, and singing beautifully. ...
I'm doing something in between, to be honest. I've got a small bin, with no cap, and use the plastic bag inside the bin, which stays under my kitchen counter. That way, the moment the plastic bag i...
Thanks, J. I wish I could say it was entirely my idea, but I can't: I've seen plants in teapots inside a teas and tea gear shop here, because they wanted to make use of broken teapots. At the same ...
MrGreen, I believe that few homes here qualify for conscious interior design, implying some level of taste and interest :) In that respect, the answer is no. However, those who make a difference, e...
You're welcome, oceandreamer. I hope you find both the lilies and the solution to squirrels. You know how plants used to proliferate during my mom's and my grandma's times? Each time you'd pass by ...
Thank you. It's a lily by common language, amaryllis otherwise. The flower lasts for a day or two. Read all about it here: http://en.wikipedia.o...