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Coconut Repurpose, Orchid Hanging BasketCoconut Repurpose, Orchid Hanging Basket
By RobertB on January 11, 2015

This time of year here in Florida the last round of coconuts is starting to fall to the ground. Neighborhood kids keep them picked up for the most part, but there are always a few that end up lying around. Here is a little repurpose project that you might find to be fun.

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Recycle Delivery TraysRecycle Delivery Trays
By RobertB on August 7, 2012

Save the delivery trays from those restaurants that deliver. They come in mighty handy for various usages. I store everything from marbles to nails in them and they make a great seed tray!

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Quick Cleanup  Vinyl MatQuick Cleanup Vinyl Mat
By RobertB on August 2, 2012

Sheet of vinyl : quick and easy cleanup, easier to store than a wheelbarrow. Keep dirt where you want it and out of your grass!

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Backyard CoffeeBackyard Coffee
By RobertB on July 25, 2012

I love good coffee. My favorite is Hula Daddy Coffee from Kona, Hawaii. On a trip to Hawaii and the Big Island we spent a day going to the Hula Daddy Coffee Farm and store. It was quite enlightening on the whole process from growing to roasting. Living in zone 9B I thought, why not try a plant, it will be a great conversation piece. Little did I know I would be roasting my own pot of coffee soon.

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Make Your Own Bug SmackerMake Your Own Bug Smacker
By RobertB on July 21, 2012

The Florida rainy season is a welcome sight to all plant lovers, but the rainy season means mosquito season here in Florida. While out working in your yard, you should make your own Florida Mosquito Smacker! Here's how.

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Rooting Tips for Your Plumeria CuttingsRooting Tips for Your Plumeria Cuttings
By RobertB on July 17, 2012

Place your potted plumeria stick on your pool deck or other cement area to let the sun warmed surface keep the container and its precious plumeria stick nice and warm.

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