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Dec 7, 2009, 5:42 pm
Somehow I feel it is time to get serious.
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Dec 4, 2009, 8:04 pm
Cucumber is a tender, warm-season vegetable that produces well when given proper care and protection. The vines of standard varieties grow rapidly and require substantial space. Vertical training meth... Comment - Like
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Dec 3, 2009, 8:16 pm
I frequently come upon bad advice about boiling water to make it safe to drink. Having enough safe drinking water is of utmost importance to any survivor. Proper information is very important and for ... Comment - Like
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Nov 29, 2009, 3:02 pm
Windows 7 TuneUp suite is your all-purpose tool for better PC maintenance and security. Plus, it protects your computer from system crashes, repairs and maintains your PC health, removes unneeded Inte... Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2009, 8:34 pm
You don't need a plot of land to grow fresh vegetables. Many vegetables lend themselves well to container gardening. With some thought to selecting bush or dwarf varieties, almost any vegetable ca... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 8:12 am
Wheatgrass will Increase red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. It cleanses the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract of debris. Wheatgrass also stimulates metabolism and the body’s enzy... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 4:58 pm
Today is a day of remembrance for all who have served and died for our country. And for those who are serving now in harm’s way. We should all stop for a moment and give thanks to those who enable u... Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2009, 7:43 pm
BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES the primo slicer for sandwiches, cooking
Beefsteaks are the very biggest tomatoes. Their pulp cavity is generally relatively small, and always compressed and distorted by the exten... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 8:52 pm
To preserve foods by canning two things must be done. First, sufficient heat must be provided to destroy all microscopic life that will cause spoilage in food; and second a perfect seal must be made w... Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2009, 4:02 pm
If you’re gardening in the same soil year after year, you will want to do some things to keep it healthy and vibrant so that it continues to improve. In fact, a good farmer or gardener who’s using... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 2:47 pm
The fall is a great time to begin to plan and prepare next year's vegetable garden. You can take important steps to promote a healthy and successful garden for next year. Here are five tips for pr... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2009, 7:12 pm
In gardening you don’t always need to have a garden to get the vegetables you need to put up for a season. Most of the time you can get fresh vegetables at stands along the road, provided they are i... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2009, 7:51 pm
Known as a "John Wayne" by the U.S. Marine Corps because the actor was shown in a training film opening a can of K-Rations, the can opener is pocket-sized (approximately 1.5 inches, 38mm, in length) a... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 6:32 pm
Since 1995, raw sprouts have emerged as a significant source of foodborne illness in
the United States. These illnesses have involved the pathogenic bacteria Salmonella
and E. coli. Alfalfa, clover, a... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2009, 2:34 pm
As much as I love my tomatoes, I have become more and more enamored with leafy greens. Of the leafy greens, kale is probably my favorite. It is one of the most healthful foods you can grow, and it is ... Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2009, 6:25 pm
In gardening you don’t always need to have a garden to get the vegetables you need to put up for a season. Most of the time you can get fresh vegetables at stands along the road, provided they are i... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2009, 5:30 pm
At the end of the growing season when everything in the garden is done this is the time to prepare for the next season. Now is the time to clean out all the plants left in your garden, and compost the... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2009, 7:21 pm
... of the ways to get food and prepare for emergencies that could last for years.
Gardening yourself is the best way to acquire fresh vegetables, because you know how they were grown and you deter... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2009, 7:28 pm
When saving seed, always harvest from the best. Choose disease-free plants with qualities you desire. Look for the most flavorful vegetables or beauitful flowers. Consider size, harvest time and other... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2009, 6:35 pm
I have this African violet plant that I have had for 8 years now. About a month ago I got up one morning to get ready for work and I noticed about two thirds of the leaves were lying on the counter. I... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2009, 8:01 pm
Our premium non-hybrid, non-GMO, open pollinated garden seeds are a must for your emergency supplies. Each seed variety is hermetically sealed in triple foil Mylar bags and then sealed again inside ou... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2009, 6:42 am
It's great planting a garden with green onions in the spring, you till the soil and plant your seed in a long row and wait for the sprouts to come up, now the best thing about this is you get to t... Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2009, 6:44 am
There's nothing like growing watermelon in your own backyard garden. Sweet, cool and refreshing...it's simply delicious! A heat-loving annual, it can be grown in all parts of the country, but ... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2009, 1:02 pm
1. Select your turnip variety. Alltop, Seventop, Shogoin and Topper are turnip varieties that are grown primarily for the greens. Purple Top and White Globe are good for both the greens and the turnip... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2009, 6:13 pm
First, there are advantages for your garden:
Perhaps the most important advantage is greatly reduced soil compacting. Plant roots need air. In an ordinary garden, you can’t avoid stepping ... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2009, 7:05 pm
Now is the time of year that we harvest our garden and enjoy the bounty that we have grown. But one thing is for sure you must leave some good stock in the ground to save for seed. Just be sure to let... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2009, 7:58 pm
When to Plant
Peas thrive in cool, moist weather and produce best in cool, moderate climates. Early plantings normally produce larger yields than later plantings. Peas may be planted whenever the so... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2009, 6:42 pm
Pea is a frost-hardy, cool-season vegetable that can be grown throughout most of the United States, wherever a cool season of sufficient duration exists. For gardening purposes, peas may be classified... Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2009, 7:54 pm
Peppers are best started from seeds indoors in late winter and then transplanted into the garden after the soil and air have warmed in the spring. The plants cannot tolerate frost and do not grow well... Comment - Like
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Aug 11, 2009, 7:30 pm
Summer and winter squash are some of the most popular vegetables in the home garden. Summer squash can be eaten raw in salads, stir-fried, steamed, or cooked in various dishes. Winter squash can be ba... Comment - Like
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Aug 8, 2009, 9:44 pm
Harvesting
Pick cucumbers at any stage of development before the seeds become hard. Cucumbers usually are eaten when immature. The best size depends upon the use and variety. They may be picked when ... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2009, 5:14 pm
When to Plant Cucumbers
Cucumbers are usually started by planting seeds directly in the garden. Plant after the danger of frost has passed, and the soil has warmed in the spring. Warm soil is necessa... Comment - Like
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