Living Near Your Children…Bonus or Bad Move?
Half a century ago most families stayed in the same area. You lived your life in close proximity to most of your relatives. Children would marry and move away from home. This “moving away from home” usually meant a few miles or at most it may have been the next town where they established their roots.
There is an old... >Read More
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The Penny Agreement
Moving sale: Saturday 10-2. Antique furniture and carpets. English bone china. Female apricot poodle - tiny, affectionate and loving. Panasonic microwave, as new.
Polly is moving to a care home. Apartment 405 has been wonderful. Fifteen years of comfort and security with a fabulous view of Morningside Park, but now it's time. It's impossible to...... >Read More
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Plants for Containers
Outdoor culture of ornamental trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials has shown a marked increase in recent years.
Container culture
Gardeners find that by using planters, tubs, pots and good cultural practices, they can overcome the problems of poor soil found in many local gardens.
The limitations imposed by paved surfaces and restricted...... >Read More
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Planting Trees and Shrubs
If you're planting new trees and shrubs this spring, don't spoil them by enriching the soil with organic matter. A hole full of compost and soft organic matter is a comfortable area for the roots and they aren't likely to spread into the surrounding soil. If the roots don't anchor themselves firmly by spreading, the plant is likely to... >Read More
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The Little Yellow Scoop
She loved plants. Everywhere you looked there were plants. Her tiny apartment was literally cluttered with plants.
She liked to see things grow. She liked and needed to nurture. She lived alone, and plants, to some extent, satisfied that longing and desire. With no husband to care for, and her children long since grown and busy with their lives,...... >Read More
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Guidelines to Using Manure in the Garden
Animal manure is not only a good fertilizer but it also helps to condition the soil. Here are some guidelines for using manure in the garden:
Don't use dog or cat manure. These manures often carry diseases that can be spread to children.
Never use fresh manure, since it contains soluble nitrogen compounds and ammonia that can burn plants...... >Read More
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Mulching
One of the finishing touches to any garden is mulch. It performs a wide range of functions in the garden besides simply dressing the bed or border. Mulch helps deter weeds, maintain moisture, lower soil temperatures and eliminate soil erosion. Despite the multitude of tasks it accomplishes most of us give it little or no thought and go with... >Read More
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Does Your Family Need to Break the Silence?
Join me as we listen in on a family meeting. The fact... >more
Best "Elder-Housing Decisions" Not Made During a Crisis
The ideal home is one that you like, one that fits you... >more
What Do You Fear?
