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STORE FRESH HERBS (ECO-FRIENDLY!) - RT1home

STORE FRESH HERBS (ECO-FRIENDLY!)

ECO FRIENDLY HERB STORAGE This is a step by step + eco-friendly guide on several different methods that can be used for storing fresh herbs.  These methods focus on using more sustainable materials compared to traditional...
NATURALLY REMOVE RUST FROM STEEL GARDENING TOOLS - RT1home

NATURALLY REMOVE RUST FROM STEEL GARDENING TOOLS

HOW TO NATURALLY REMOVE RUST FROM STEEL GARDENING TOOLS A step by step guide on using natural materials to remove rust.  Demonstrated on heavily rusted stainless steel trimming scissors!  Time Prep Time: 5 min + Soak overnight...
USE THE BEST ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT WRAP - RT1home

USE THE BEST ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT WRAP

OUR TOP 3 ECO GIFT WRAP METHODS This guide provides an overview of our most used eco-friendly gift wrap techniques. Using environmentally friendly materials for gift wrap is not just a trend, but the future of gifting...
GROW AN AVOCADO - BAG SPROUTING METHOD (ECO-FRIENDLY) - RT1home

GROW AN AVOCADO - BAG SPROUTING METHOD (ECO-FRIENDLY)

HOW TO GROW AN AVOCADO PLANT FROM SEED USING THE BAG SPROUTING METHOD  A step by step + eco-friendly guide on how to grow an avocado seed using paper, a storage bag and our Propagation Disc...
REGROW SCALLIONS | NEGI IN WATER - RT1home

REGROW SCALLIONS | NEGI IN WATER

REGROW SCALLIONS AND OTHER STEM VEGETABLES FROM LEFTOVER PRODUCE A step by step guide on how to easily regrow your Scallions or other stem veggies in water.  Scallions are also known as green onions, or Negi ネギ : Japanese type...
MAKE AN IKEBANA ARRANGEMENT - USING FOUND GREENERY! - RT1home

MAKE AN IKEBANA ARRANGEMENT - USING FOUND GREENERY!

SIMPLE IKEBANA TECHNIQUE USING GREENERY FOUND IN OUR BACKYARD  A step by step guide on using the "Sailboat" method for creating your own ikebana arrangement for FREE! No need to buy expensive flowers (although you still can...
MAKE A STACKED WOOD RAISED BED: FROM SET UP TO FILL - RT1home

MAKE A STACKED WOOD RAISED BED: FROM SET UP TO FILL

OUR FIRST RAISED BED GARDEN - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE A step by step guide on how we set up, built, and filled our first raised garden bed in Durham, NC (Planting Zone 7b).   + the many lessons we...
MAKE A SUSHI ROLL MOSS POLE - RT1home

MAKE A SUSHI ROLL MOSS POLE

HOW TO MAKE A MOSS POLE USING THE SUSHI ROLL METHOD Moss poles are a great addition to support your tropical climbing houseplants.  The natural habitat of these plants is a tropical rainforest (hot, moist, lush). ...
BOTTOM WATER WITH A HUMIDITY TRAY - RT1home

BOTTOM WATER WITH A HUMIDITY TRAY

HOW TO BOTTOM WATER YOUR PLANTS A LA HUMIDITY TRAY Bottom watering is a method of watering your plants from the bottom up.  When you place your plant into a container of water, the water is pulled up through the bottom drainage...
USE PEBBLES WITH PLANTS - RT1home

USE PEBBLES WITH PLANTS

HOW TO USE PEBBLES WITH PLANTS - 3 WAYS Step by step guide presenting 3 different techniques for incorporating pebbles  with your houseplants. (1) PEBBLES IN A PROPAGATION VESSEL  Time Prep Time: 3 min  Materials  ROCKS / PEBBLES /...