How to care for and craft decorative pillows
This piece explains pillow life cycle care and the art of handmade custom pillows. It covers selecting dimensions and patterns, cutting fronts and backs, adding trims and monograms, installing a hidden zipper, labeling, and finishing. It also notes plump look techniques and fill choices including goose down and synthetic options.
Garden pests invade seedlings and lilies in a gardener’s journal
Jessica Damiano notes aphids attacking three tomato plants started from seed in March. She treats with rinsing water and finger scrubbing, warning against harsh chemicals, and would use Neem after dusk if needed. Later, adult scarlet lily beetles appear on Asiatic lilies feeding on leaves stems and buds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica Damiano
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katie Laughridge
Tribune News Service
Jorn Tos
Long Island
N.Y