Smart Jane's Thoughts

Don’t Forget About The Birds This Winter!

smartjanedempsey — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:15:44 +0000

Remember to take care of your winged friends this winter! Here are some helpful tips to keep their bellies full during the freezing months of winter!
Smart Jane Dempsey
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Use Nature as Holiday Decor!

smartjanedempsey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:12:14 +0000

Find some pine cones in your backyard, or even birds nests. Use these precious objects to create your fabulous holiday decorations!

Smart Jane Dempsey

Bloom Where You Are Planted!

Decorate that fabulous tree!!

smartjanedempsey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:17:50 +0000

Use the colors of your room to find the accent colors for your Christmas tree! Watch this video to get easy and inexpensive ideas to decorate your house!

Smart Jane Dempsey

Bloom Where You Are Planted!

Christmas Lights Part II

smartjanedempsey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:35:54 +0000

Here is a more detailed explanation of how to hang those persnickety Christmas lights.

Have some fun with decorating the tree!! Have the children help with hanging their ornaments or open a bottle of wine with your honey:)

Smart Jane Dempsey

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Long Stemmed Christmas Balls…

smartjanedempsey — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:18:05 +0000

This video explains how to create those LARGER THAN LIFE Christmas decorations that no-one can afford! Have fun making your own great big Christmas Balls!

Smart Jane Dempsey

Bloom Where You Are Planted!

POWER STRIP!!! A must need for your Christmas Tree!

smartjanedempsey — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:56:01 +0000

Tape a power strip to the tree trunk so you won’t have all of those wires hanging out from under your Christmas Tree! Watch this video so you can get it right this time!

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Smart Jane Dempsey

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!! Yep, it’s that time of year…

smartjanedempsey — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:52 +0000

This is hands down the easiest way to hang Christmas Lights!! Get ready, Christmas is right around the corner.

Smart Jane- Jane Dempsey

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Reseeding Zinnias!

smartjanedempsey — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:30:45 +0000

“Jane, how do I reseed my Zinnias?” I get this question ALL THE TIME! So here it is:

You can do two things. First choice is always the easiest… LEAVE THEM ALONE! A little more detailed and intricate way (for the fancy gardener) is to pop the top off of your Zinnias that you really like. Take them in and dry them on a paper plate. Store them in the fridge once they have dried and save them for the Spring. Spread them in the Springtime to get your favorite colors to come back. Either way works like a charm!

Start saving your Zinnias for next year, now.

Need to know something? ASK ME! I will help you in your garden with a feedback blog!

Bloom Where You Are Planted!
Smart Jane – Jane Dempsey

Happy Accidents… Ornamental Gourds

smartjanedempsey — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:45:54 +0000

Ornamental gourds are so easy to grow. I grow them accidentally by just throwing the left over Thanksgiving decorations into my garden. By the summertime of next year they have reseeded themselves and I don’t have to go buy these beautiful gourds from the grocery store.

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Smart Jane – Jane Dempsey

Recycle fun with flowers!

smartjanedempsey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:29:05 +0000

This is a simple & easy DIY recycled vase. Punch holes on the edge of a yogurt container. Use some craft wire and create the handle. Wrap the container with bright fun tissue paper, and fold the tissue paper and secure with rubber band. Cover the rubber band with some ribbon. Fill with flowers from your garden and make your neighbor’s day by hanging it on their doorknob. Everyone needs bright flowers in their lives without the hassle of tracking down a favorite vase! Enjoy this fun project!

Bloom Where You Are Planted!

Smart Jane Dempsey