10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
I've heard of people making their own, but never tried it for myself. I think it's great that you can save some money for yourselves. Maybe my wife will be encouraged to try it? Nah.....
ReplyDeleteHmmm, can you use this in those Energy Efficient washing machines? Our machines require you to use those laundry detergents that have the HE label.
ReplyDeleteHmmm I'm going to have to try this
ReplyDeleteI have read about people doing this but have never seen the recipe. Interesting. How do your clothes feel?
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ReplyDeleteI have the question about the HE machines as well. In general, I've found powder doesn't work well in them with cold water. I've gone to eco friendly liquid detergents. They cost more but are safer and I use just a little so I am saving. Good luck saving to retire soon!
ReplyDeleteMeemsync, I'm not sure about the energy efficient machines question.
ReplyDeleteLisa, to me they feel the same. Sometimes I use fabric softener but I haven't bought any in a while.
Brilliant idea, bookmarked the page, soon as I've got the time/money I'm going to try making a batch!
ReplyDeleteSoap making recipe is a simple science meets art concept.Your article gives light to many people regarding this topic.Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to make this detergent ever since you posted it, and just never got around to it. Well my mom got a recipe from someone at an Ace Hardware store in Tenn, and she made some today. She found the Nels Naptha soap, Borax, and Arm & Hammer washing powder at Peck Ace Hardware at 7 Points in North Florence. We "cooked" ours, so that it would be a liquid detergent (you melt the Nels Naptha soap and add it with the other ingredients and some water), and our whole house smells very soapy.
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