Cinnamon But Not With Watermelon

We start with a look Cinnamon and cassia in the Spice it Up segment , and growing your own watermelon in Vegetable Heroes;SPICE IT UPCinnamon and Cassia part 1Cinnamomum zeylanicumMost if not all, cooks or chefs would’ve used cinnamon in their cooking at some time or other. However, most likely the powdered form was used mainly. What about the cinnamon sticks? Is that where...

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Pruning 101: Deciduous vs Evergreen and Sea Urchin Hakea

We start with part three of a new series “pruning 101” with landscape designer Jason Cornish, in Design elements and a fabulous pom pom flowers in plant of the week.DESIGN ELEMENTSPruning 101: Deciduous vs Evergreen.Deciduous and evergreen plants have different pruning needs. Have you ever had a shrub, say philadelphus that you thought wasn’t performing-no flowers for several...

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All Things Thanksgiving

When you think of Thanksgiving recipes, turkey is the first thing that comes to mind. Side dishes can be the best part! They can also help you eat all of the food groups. Try some of these recipes for a yummy Thanksgiving!Vegetables: Vegetables are an important part of Thanksgiving. Green beans, Brussels sprouts, and other fall vegetables are great options. Try these recipes:...

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Pruning Saws and Blueberries

We start with a look at pruning saws and why you might need two in Tool Time,, growing your own super fruit in Vegetable Heroes; part two of a new series “pruning 101” with landscape designer Jason Cornish, in Design elements and a blue flowers in talking flowers.TOOL TIMEPRUNING SAWS There comes a point in your pruning when secateurs, and loppers just won’t do the job....

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Pruning When and Bluebells

DESIGN ELEMENTSWhen To PrunePruning is one of those jobs that eventually every gardener that grows anything will undertake. Now that you’re committed to pruning that tree or shrub or hedge, what is the most important consideration do you think? Do you know the name of the species of plant?Some gardeners would have the ubiquitous plants like murraya, Viburnum tinus, star jasmine...

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The Advantages of Recess Before Lunch

As lesson plans progress, children’s attention span shortens which makes it difficult for them to focus and be as productive during tasks assigned. As a result of this, it has been found that shorter, more focused lessons seem to be a more effective use of time when teaching our little ones. Likewise, eating habits during lunchtime has changed in many schools. Other than the...

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Bee Keeping part 2 and All Things Lettuce

We start with part 2 of a two part segment on bee-keeping, a veg that helps you sleep in Vegetable Heroes; a new series begins called pruning 101 with landscape designer Jason Cornish, in Design elements and a starry eyed violet flowered small shrub in plant of the week.KEEPING BEES Part 2Last week part 1 of this two-part series about bee-keeping went to air, so I’ll revise...

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To Prune or Not to Prune

DESIGN ELEMENTSSeries: Pruning 101Pruning is one of those jobs that eventually every gardener that grows anything will undertake.Except of course if you’ve only got a lawn and nothing else, but those gardeners are probably not listening to the radio show or reading this blog.So over the next 4 weeks, Jason and I will be talking about various pruning jobs and methods. Today...

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