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My Garden Notebook

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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. This year, we replaced the dirt in my square foot garden , built a vertical trellis , planted perennials around our patio, and a slew of smaller projects.

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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. Using gloves, dip a pot into the polish. Place pot on a drying area. The rack is now used for painting projects. Some Tips: 1.

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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. It’s like anything you need to be healthy or recover from you can buy in a bottle. Vitamin E : It helps to protect cell membranes.

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