“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” — Abraham Lincoln
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Idle dreamer
Tyler Ludens wrote:My husband is making cloches from 1 gallon juice jugs, using a glass scoring jig and a soldering iron.
Idle dreamer
Catherine Windrose wrote:Thrift shops often have all manner of inexpensive clear glass bottles, candle holders, mason jars, and vases that can be turned upside down to function as a cloche. If you decide to check that out, call first to find when or if there are discounted days. Here there are 50% off days in some of the thrift shops which can make for great shopping.
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Mike Haasl wrote:If you cut the bottom off a 1 gallon jug, does the open lid of the jar keep them from overheating during the day? Do you have to put the lid on at night or does it still hold enough heat in?
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Now available: The Native Persimmon (centennial edition)
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