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For the Best Gardeners in the Cardiff Area

   Jan 10

Your Questions About Gardening

William asks…

Does anyone know what the maximum user weight is for patio chairs covered in Textoline?

We are thinking of buying a patio set, but the chairs all seem to be covered in this material these days, and as one of us is very large, we don’t want to buy it to find they tear easy, so I’d appreciate it if anyone can tell me what weight it will hold comfortably, and if anyone has any chairs like this, are they tough? All answers will be gratefully accepted.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Generally garden chairs are made to take about 14 stone unless otherwise stated.

Donna asks…

What are some simple homemade christmas gift ideas for adults?

I need different ideas on what are some easy handmade christmas gift ideas that adults will enjoy for christmas time.
Any help will be great.
Thanks.

GardenersCardiff answers:

After seeing store bought baskets, and being disappointed in their shoddiness and poor quality, I make baskets, and varied them by theme according to each family. It got quite expensive last year because it was my first time, but this year I am picking up wicker baskets at thrift stores such as The Salvation Army and Goodwill.

1. Bring baskets home. Line up in the bathtub . . . Turn on shower with warm water over them to remove the dust. Place them out in the sun to dry, and air.

2. Silver, gold, red, and green (or whatever color you like) paints and lovely 2″ Christmas ribbon can be picked up at Dollar Tree for $1.00. It is embossed with gorgeous designs. Make sure to keep in the mind’s eye how that ribbon will coordinate with the colors you have chosen to paint your baskets, or leave them natural.

3. Filler ideas:

Edible Ideas: home baked cookies, fudge, breads . . . A pretty mug stuffed with individually wrapped teabags, a pound of good coffee, beef jerky, summer sausage, nuts, chocolate covered pretzels, fruit, etc. Also candies and cookies that you find at a reasonable price such as Target, Tuesday Morning, local dollar stores etc.

Luxury: Bath mitt, bubble bath or oil, loofah sponge, scented soaps, lotions, bath salts (that can be made with epsom salt, and essential oils.)

Kitchen: pot holders, oven mits, homemade cookie mix, dishtowels, etc.

You can also tuck in a farmer’s almanac, crossword puzzle books & dictionary, pencils, manual sharpener, a favorite magazine that the recipients would enjoy, but would normally not splurge on for themselves. I found so much pleasure in making or finding items to go in my baskets.

The possibilities are almost endless regarding the themes that can be used . . . Gardening, makeup, shut-ins, etc.

Last year when I delivered my baskets to my family members they were surprised, and I could tell that they enjoyed the fact that I had put time into their gifts. I had placed a 2008 farmer’s almanac in my oldest brother’s basket last year. He said he started to buy one, but saw the cost, and did not . . . So he was obviously pleased. The beautiful baskets were placed in prominent places where family and holiday visitors who dropped by could rummage through the basket, and find some goodies to nibble on. After the holidays, they own a pretty basket that can be used for fruit, etc. Next year.

Anyway . . . I hope this helps.

Chris asks…

What is the best recipe for fettucine alfredo?

I really love it very basic: Cream, parmaggiano, butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg over homemade noodles made from flour salt and eggs. Any thoughts on this?
I HATE Olive Garden. Their sauces and pasta are not home made. They are not traditional.

GardenersCardiff answers:

You’ve pretty mush got it — although isn’t the cheese called “parmesan”?

Some people like to put a little fresh garlic or some fresh basil in there (roasted garlic works too). But the simplest is the best. In fact, if you use heavy whipping cream, you don’t have to add the butter. Just cream, cheese, and salt & pepper. I don’t even use the nutmeg.

Couldn’t agree with you more on Olive Garden, but I got to be honest, I don’t make my own noodles at home. I guess I’m lazy, but it’s too easy to just get them out of the box.

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