Yearly Beauty
New Perennials for the garden (and some old favorites…)
While each new year brings the return of many plants to the garden, none seem quite as miraculous as the perennials. Where seemingly nothing remains, they burst forth in spring, or quietly sneak up on June to provide bursts of colors that enliven the garden without the expense (or labor)...... >Read More
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A Berry Nice Time of Year
Fall is that time of year when we begin to gather the shucks and pumpkins from the fields, even if it’s only to decorate the lamppost at the end of the driveway. We are not the only ones bringing in the harvest; Mother Nature has done a good job of stocking the pantry for her little progeny, and we... >Read More
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How Much Sun Does Your Garden Need
How much sun does your garden really need?
Vegetables prefer a full day of sun, but if you live in a shady suburb you don't have to give up the idea of growing vegetables. Here are some minimum sunlight requirements:
Fruiting vegetables - eight hours of sun. This includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and vine crops such as cucumbers, melons...... >Read More
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Start a Book Club
There's nothing like a good book and there's nothing like sharing a good book with someone else.
A book club is a great way to get together with others and discuss ideas and issues. You can meet new people, expand your imagination and share a new experience - and that's not all! You can introduce your book club to the... >Read More
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Putting Your Pastime to Work
Jack had always thought it would be nice to retire early. But as he faced his 55th birthday, he and his wife, Phyllis, couldn’t see any reason to cut their retirement savings short. He had worked for the same company since he was 18 and was still healthy and strong. Phyllis was planning to work for several more years,... >Read More
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Taking the Gospel to Russia's Kitchens
You’ve probably heard of the gospel bracelet or the wordless book - two witnessing tools that use colors to share the gospel.
But have you ever heard of a gospel apron?
Not likely. Mary Sladko of Baltimore, Maryland hadn’t heard of one either. That’s why she decided to make her own.
Having traveled to Russia several times with Josh...... >Read More
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Playing Canasta
Introduction
The game of Canasta is said to have originated in Montivideo, Uruguay, around 1940. From there it spread to Argentina, the USA and throughout the world. It was extremely fashionable in the 1950's, threatening for a while to displace Contract Bridge as the premier card game.
The rules were standardised in North America around 1950,...... >Read More
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Mulching
One of the finishing touches to any garden is mulch. It performs... >more
Photo Tips
These tips and ideas are meant for the casual vacation and family... >more
What Do You Fear?
