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I've always hated those pictures of sunsets that are obviously altered so they ooze with garish purples and oranges... or at least I thought they were altered... this picture is completely untouched. This has been a strange winter; almost constantly snowing and very cloudy (with another foot of snow predicted tonight). However on those rare days when we've seen a little sun, we've had dynamite sunsets. I'm not sure whether people are to blame for this weather, through global warming, or whether it's due to some other phenomenon... I just wish whoever or whatever is causing it, would just stop it!

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 20:37:00

I've always hated those pictures of sunsets that are obviously altered so they ooze with garish purples and oranges... or at least I thought they were altered... this picture is completely untouched. This has been a strange winter; almost constantly snowing and very cloudy (with another foot of snow predicted tonight). However on those rare days when we've seen a little sun, we've had dynamite sunsets. I'm not sure whether people are to blame for this weather, through global warming, or whether it's due to some other phenomenon... I just wish whoever or whatever is causing it, would just stop it!

(Via Gardening Question of the Day (from the Old Farmer's Almanac))

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 20:00:00

Can you tell me how the expression "green thumb" originated? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 14:49:08

Spring flowers that start from bulbs are usually the first plants that you will see in spring. Their bright and vibrant colors help winter to become a distant memory. Here is how to get the most from your bulbs.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 14:37:29

Butterfly gardening is a wonderful and rewarding outdoor hobby that is increasing in popularity. Simply put butterfly gardening is the designing of a garden which is likely to attract butterflies by adding plants which are known to be highly attractive to these lovely little creatures.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 13:57:37

Trees that are used for bonsai are very different in their needs, and each tree reacts to indoor conditions differently. When we say that Bonsai is grown up indoor that means that it is grown outside of its usual location.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 13:47:27

Environmentally friendly pest controls ideas. It is known that chemical pesticides kill insects effectively but these chemicals can also be toxic to humans and animals alike and lead to environmental issues if not used correctly and properly managed. On the other hand natural pesticides are usually more environmentally friendly and are more conducive to environmental sustainability.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 13:09:14

One of the biggest drains of a city's water supply can come from people using their water for gardening. Many people enjoy the look of beautiful lawns and lush gardens, however this is using precious water that is needed for bathing or cooking or drinking - and therefore they are adding to the water shortage.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 12:48:06

Grow lights are used in indoor gardening to replicate natural sunlight as closely as artificial lights possible. The trick is to find the most cost-effective solution that provide the correct level and type of lighting for your indoor plants.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-02-05, 11:15:28

To create a flower bed composition that really works, it is necessary to take factors other than flower color into account. Here is a tip that can put you in the right direction.