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My Garden Notebook

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I have a lot of green tomatoes still hanging, but the majority of what I grew has been harvested. I have been keeping a garden notebook ever since I started my garden back in the summer of 2002 and it comes in handy year after year. I planted impatiens through out the flower beds this year to add some continuous color.

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Nail Polish Marbled Flower Pots – a kid-friendly craft

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I used a microwave rack that has been sitting in my cupboard, unused since we bought the microwave in 2002. Once you are done dipping and your pots are completely dry, you can plant your flowers or herbs. You can see the difference at the surface from the pink or green paint. Using gloves, dip a pot into the polish.

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The Lowdown on Vitamins and Minerals and Why You Need Them

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A study done in the UK in 2002 examined the supplement use of supplements in cancer survivors. Good sources include plant oils e.g. soya, corn and olive oil, nuts, seeds and wheat germ. Good sources of vitamin K include leafy green vegetables, broccoli and soybeans. Vitamin E : It helps to protect cell membranes.

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