… pool, take a moment to study the silhouette of a bonsai and think about what the artist is trying to capture, the feeling that the tree is meant to evoke. “I feel a sense of calm and a connection through working with this … Price, Illinois, one of the presenting bonsai artists “What I value the most about bonsai is just being around them, interacting with and caring for these old trees.” —Andrew Smith, South …
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… scratches, soft or rotten spots, and cracks, and should feel heavy relative to its size. Shape is unimportant. There should be 3 to 4 inches of dry stem attached to the pumpkin. If you are … with dark markers or paint instead of carving your pumpkin will prolong its life. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber, and can be prepared in a number of ways besides … roasting. The larger decorative pumpkins are not good choices for cooking, as their flesh is often bland and very stringy. Smaller pie pumpkins with sweeter, firmer flesh are preferred. …
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… garden this winter – any suggestions? A. When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding … to various species. Be sure to keep suet cakes cold or they may become rancid. Water is essential to birds in the winter. Placing water basins in sunny locations will often keep the … freezing. Commercial water heaters designed for birdbaths can be used to keep water open. It is important to thoroughly clean and dry bird feeders, houses, and water basins on a regular …
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… Q. Do you have any suggestions for plants that can be used in a fall container? A. September is a perfect time to plant a beautiful fall container when many annual plants are beginning to … snapdragon thrive in cooler temperatures and contribute a large variety of color. Blue lobelia is perfect for unusual fall color and loves cooler temperatures. Stock, Sweet Alyssum, … for a long time and add interesting foliage texture. Swiss chard ‘Bright Lights’ is an edible grown for its colorful leaves and stems. Other cool-season edibles such …
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… Ayurveda is the popular health and healing system associated with yoga. If you’ve benefitted from your …
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… fibers, twigs, silk flowers, and more to create a truly unique piece. This weaving technique is popular for making free-form fiber art. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s …
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… Q: Is it safe to compost rhubarb leaves? A: Yes. Although the leaves of rhubarb plants contain a …
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… than 3,000 newly developed, man-made orchid hybrids are registered every year—‘Blue Birds’ is a glorious recent addition. Can you find the eponymous bird (in mid-flight) in this orchid? …
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… The Shantung maple ( Acer truncatum ) is a medium-sized tree that can reach a height of 45 feet. Originally from China, its shiny green …
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… Kalimeris incisa , Japanese cut-leaf aster is a heat, humidity and drought tolerant perennial that produces blue flowers from August through …
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