tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349919632024-03-07T14:16:31.654-05:00Jerry Baker's What's Growin' On?Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.comBlogger546125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-87417806798728146592018-09-07T06:00:00.000-04:002018-09-07T06:00:01.935-04:00Divide and Conquer!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxcxwWXSqnAXQ-p4r5HKUyqHYsV12VDgSuhwdGRNvPAKTlLzonKw1wLQE01lEJLObuCfwoHuE5KdH6ooc-tjhzYPVSopc4cPf52jt4Jgnui4l_FFwYiddxf3yorxxqf9U6esp/s1600/senior+woman+gardening3.tif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1127" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxcxwWXSqnAXQ-p4r5HKUyqHYsV12VDgSuhwdGRNvPAKTlLzonKw1wLQE01lEJLObuCfwoHuE5KdH6ooc-tjhzYPVSopc4cPf52jt4Jgnui4l_FFwYiddxf3yorxxqf9U6esp/s200/senior+woman+gardening3.tif" width="140" /></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The best way to keep your perennials in check is by dividing ’em. This will keep overgrown plants from taking over your whole backyard, reduce overcrowding, and eliminate any old or weak growth. And guess what? Early fall is the best season for dividing! So get started as soon as possible, using the 6-step to-do list below:</span></div>
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<li style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Gently tease or break clumps of the plants apart, or cut them with a sharp knife or spade. Make sure each new piece has at least one bud or stem and some roots.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Treat each divided perennial to our </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Transplant Tonic</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">: In a 5-gallon bucket, mix 1 can of beer, ¼ cup of instant tea granules, 2 tbsp. of dishwashing liquid, and 2 gallons of water. Let the plants soak in the mix for about 10 minutes or so.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Have a perennial exchange with your neighbors, where you can trade your divisions for a bounty of fresh new plants! (Or, skip to Step 6.)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plant your perennials in their new location using compost-enriched soil. Give ’em a good watering, then dribble any leftover </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Transplant Tonic</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> around each plant for an extra boost. By next spring, they’ll be growin’ strong!</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-54446674614696587932018-08-31T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-31T06:00:00.267-04:00Give an Ant Army the Boot<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A soapy solution.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> When anthills make a mess of your lawn, mix ¼ cup of liquid hand soap with 1 gallon of water in a bucket, and pour it over the mounds. Repeat the procedure about an hour later.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bait ‘em with honey.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Mix 1/2 cup of honey, 3/8 cup of baker’s yeast, and 3/8 cup of sugar in a bowl. Spread the mix on bottle caps or pieces of plastic or cardboard, and set the traps in the ants’ pathways.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Call in the cukes.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Ants aren’t fans of cucumbers. So lay cucumber peels in their pathways to keep them from invading.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chalk it up.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> If ants are all over your trees, shrubs, or flowerbeds, sprinkle powdered chalk on the ground around the trunk or the whole planting bed. If it’s your shed or garage they won’t stay out of, sprinkle the chalk around the door and window frames.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fortify the front line.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Ants won’t cross a line of talcum powder. So use it at the entrance to your pantry, your front and back doors, and anywhere else you don’t want them to go.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Offer some refresh-mint.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Keep ants out of your house by laying sprigs of fresh mint in front of your doors, windows, and any cracks or holes that the ants could sneak through.</span></div>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-62005504485861949392018-08-24T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-24T06:00:03.545-04:009 Ways to Save on Groceries<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Never shop hungry.</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> A quick snack before you enter the store will keep you focused on the stuff you need, not on what you crave.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Carry your coupons.</span></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Choose larger-size items</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> (a.k.a. value sizes) only if the unit price indicates that it’s a better deal than smaller-size packages.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Buy generics.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> “Premium” store brands are the best quality for the lowest price. They are comparable to gourmet brands but cost 25% less.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cash is king.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Leave your credit and debit cards at home, and only bring the amount of cash that you are planning to spend.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Take a look</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> at circular</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and newspaper inserts every week for specials and sales.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Check with your supermarket </b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to see if you qualify for a senior discount, depending on your age. If you do, you may be able to save up to 10% on your groceries if you shop on a certain day of the week.</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-49459125454301790512018-08-17T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-17T06:00:08.433-04:006 Tricks to Prevent the Travel Sicks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Book the bigger ship.</span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Try a big ship cruise, rather than that romantic bareboat charter. The bigger the boat, the more stable it is in the water. And that will make you feel more stable, too.</span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Carefully select your seat.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Sit in the most stable section of a moving vehicle—midship on a boat, the middle of a bus, over the wings in a plane, the first car of a train, and the front seat of a car.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Face forward. </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Don’t ride backward on a train or a boat. If you face forward, you’re more likely to prevent motion sickness.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ban odor.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Avoid strong odors as much as possible before and during trips. On road trips, don’t get in the car with fast food. And keep the fresh air flowing. If you are sealed up in a plane, make sure the air vent over your seat is working.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grab an uncut lemon, and scratch into the peel. Now sniff the clean, fresh citrus scent.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When your appetite returns, opt for bland food, such as applesauce, plain rice, or dry toast.</span></li>
<li><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: If your nausea is accompanied by chest pain, sweating, or shortness of breath, call your doctor right away. These symptoms could indicate a heart attack.</i></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-36484741211035931512018-08-10T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-10T06:00:13.176-04:004 Steps to Fabulous Flowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuZmTWD-QW1vZWo_eT0OWSUALSHwiaJjuSY8AfrWjkOIKHEBoJo07MRPgI0yBcm-_GW6RM5Pz7rk-J79XBUN967uaPmd-sXy6MxaGLSYSDRDf-dLSdl_LsnjzJuv016IIIoqk/s1600/senior+woman+gardening5.tif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuZmTWD-QW1vZWo_eT0OWSUALSHwiaJjuSY8AfrWjkOIKHEBoJo07MRPgI0yBcm-_GW6RM5Pz7rk-J79XBUN967uaPmd-sXy6MxaGLSYSDRDf-dLSdl_LsnjzJuv016IIIoqk/s200/senior+woman+gardening5.tif" width="133" /></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<li>Once fall has arrived, remove the rocks, then spread 6 to 8 inches of leaves over the area. Top that with 8 to 12 inches of good soil or compost.</li>
<li>All winter, sit back, and let the ingredients settle in. By the time the following spring has begun, you’ll have a loose, fluffy flower bed that’ll be a joy for you to plant in—and for your perennials to grow in! </li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-14782561619518909762018-08-03T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-03T15:42:28.038-04:00Eight Great Harvesting Hints for Your Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You’ve been hard at work in your garden all summer long, and now you’re finally ready to enjoy the fruits—and veggies—of your labor. But if you’re not sure whether something is ready to pick or not, be on the lookout for these clues:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Try to pick your vegetables in the morning, when their sugar content is highest. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If the plants are wet, give them time to dry off. (Wet plants are more likely to spread disease.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take your time and work carefully, because bruised or scratched vegetables spoil quickly, and damaged plants are sitting ducks for pests and diseases. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use your fingers to pick thin-stemmed vegetables like peas and beans, and ones that slip easily from the vine like tomatoes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use a sharp knife or clippers to cut tough- or brittle-stemmed crops. Veggies like cabbage, peppers, broccoli, eggplant, and squash can be damaged badly if you try to pull or tear them from their stems.</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-68286367287665338472018-07-27T06:00:00.000-04:002018-07-27T06:00:00.268-04:00Bug Off!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week, we’re going to show you a really effective insect repellent recipe from our Supermarket Super Gardens book. Have you been looking for one that doesn’t contain toxic chemicals? Look no further! Bugs hate this formula, but it’s safe enough to spray on kids. And, it’s a snap to make. Here’s how: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bees and skeeters both flee from the odor of scented dryer sheets. So before you head outside in the good old summertime, tie one of these aromatic squares through one of your belt loops or buttonholes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Toss a handful of sage or rosemary onto the coals of your barbecue. You’ll keep the biters at bay and spice up your chow at the same time! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Smooth a bit of mentholated rub onto your arms, legs, and neck before you head out to your garden. It’ll fend off ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting bugs. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rub a slice of raw onion over your exposed skin, and the bitin’ bugs will give you the cold shoulder. (But then again, so will your friends and family!)</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-40450041551897804592018-07-20T06:00:00.000-04:002018-07-20T06:00:10.021-04:00Great Balls of Grapes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Goodness, gracious—grapes are in season! And they’re not just yummy. They offer a bunch (pun intended) of health benefits, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Think grapes are so sweet and satisfying that there’s no way they’re good for you? Think again. Here are some of the latest scientific findings that show what’s so great about grapes:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grape skins are rich in resveratrol, a compound that can help put the brakes on memory loss</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Purple grape juice is bursting with flavonoids, which improve blood flow and protect your arteries.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Drinking grape juice helps make bad (LDL) cholesterol less likely to oxidize and stick to artery walls. </span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Toss seedless grapes into your green salad to add a sweet crunch. They add crispy goodness to chicken, shrimp, and tuna salad, too.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Serve fruit kabobs for desserts. Skewer grapes, banana slices, whole strawberries, and pineapple chunks. Drizzle with honey, lime juice, and allspice, and set ‘em on a warm grill to heat them through.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ditch the candy dish and replace it with a bowl of grapes. Here’s betting you’ll pop a few in your mouth every time you walk by.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here’s one of my frosty treats that’s packed with flavor—and you can whip it up in a flash! It tastes so yummy, you’ll forget it’s good for you:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You know me—I’ll never throw anything away if there’s a way to reinvent it, especially if it can come in handy around the yard and garden. Whether it’s coffee cans, panty hose, paper clips, or old hoses, I just can’t seem to get rid of those things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For instance, before you throw out that empty bottle of liquid laundry detergent, bleach, or fabric softener, STOP! Otherwise, you’d be tossing one of the handiest outdoor helpers you could ask for: a big, sturdy plastic bottle. Here’s how you can put ‘em to work in your yard and garden:</span><br />
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<li><b>Garden-tool caddy.</b> Make a big hole in a giant bottle on the side opposite the handle. Then insert your trowel, pruning shears, and other small hand tools through the hole to carry them wherever they’re needed. </li>
<li><b>Plant labels.</b> Cut the sides of white or yellow bottles into strips, write on them with an indelible marker, and shove the strips into the soil next to the appropriate plants. </li>
<li><b>Scoop.</b> Cut diagonally across the bottom, screw the top back on, and use it to scoop up sand, fertilizer, compost, cat litter, or just about any other nonedible substance. </li>
<li><b>Watering can.</b> Drill a dozen holes in the cap of a giant bottle. Fill the bottle with water, and screw the top back on. To water your plants, flip the bottle upside down, and let the H<sub>2</sub>O flow! </li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And, as unlikely as it might seem, a few potent laundry and cleaning products can actually help ease some of the most common—and uncomfortable—outdoor mishaps. Here’s a quick-cure rundown: </span><br />
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<li><b>Bee stings.</b> After scraping out the stinger, dab a few drops of bluing onto the spot, and—bingo!—instant relief! </li>
<li><b>Fire-ant bites.</b> Douse the flames by dabbing the area with a half-and-half solution of bleach and water. If it’s applied within 15 minutes of the bite, it’ll ease the pain and swelling. (But if the pain is severe, or spreads beyond the bitten spot, hightail it to the closest doctor.) </li>
<li><b>Mosquito bites.</b> Nix the itch and swelling by dabbing the spot with a few drops of ammonia. Act fast, though, before you start scratching. If you apply ammonia to broken skin, the sting will feel a whole lot worse than the skeeter’s bite! </li>
<li><b>Poison ivy.</b> Relieve the pain and itch by patting the nasty red blotches with a solution consisting of a teaspoon or so of bleach per quart of water. </li>
<li><b>Rash.</b> Grab a can of spray starch, and spritz that itch goodbye! </li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some folks may think I’m a little crazy when I tell them my best outdoor tips use supermarket “stuff” like detergent bottles, bleach, aspirin, hot pepper sauce, or even beer. But they stop shakin’ their heads and really start believing when they see the remarkable results! </span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Boost your compost pile by tossing in nitrogen-rich eggshells.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fend off blossom-end rot that attacks your squash, tomatoes, peppers, or watermelon crops: First, give them a dose of organic mulch, and then, each time you water, press a handful of ground eggshells into the soil around each plant.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">End your fly frustrations by beating 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of molasses and a pinch of black pepper. Pour the mixture into jar lids or shallow cans, and set them around your house. The flies will fly in, and they won’t take off again.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Teach dilly-dallying deer to leave your trees and shrubs alone: Puree 2 tbsp. of ground cayenne pepper, 2 tbsp. of hot pepper sauce, 2 eggs, and 2 cloves of garlic, and 2 cups of water in a blender. Let it sit for two days. Then pour it around your plants, or apply it with a handheld sprayer.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Start your spuds indoors, where they are more likely to sprout. Empty paper egg cartons make the perfect starter pots.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cool your sunburn: Separate the top and bottom halves of a plastic egg carton and pour milk into each compartment. Pop the sections into the freezer, and whenever you need relief from sunburn, pull out a “milksicle” and rub it over the affected skin.</span></li>
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<b style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Keep out cats.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fill empty 2-liter bottles halfway with water. Add a tiny bit of bleach to prevent algae from growing, and drop 3 long strips of foil into each one. Set the bottles around any areas of your yard you want to protect from unwanted visitors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Fend off cutworms,</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> which commonly attack young plants, by wrapping foil loosely around the stems of any delicate seedlings. The foil should extend about 2 inches below the ground and 3 inches above. When the stems of your plants reach about ½ inch in diameter and are too thick for cutworms to damage, remove the foil.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Deter flying insects</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> by placing several pieces of aluminum foil on the soil around any plants you want to protect. The reflecting light will confuse the bugs so that they can’t land. Just make sure to poke a few holes in the foil so that water can still reach your plants’ roots.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Stop snails and slugs.</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> These troublemakers will snack on just about any kind of plant under the sun! To keep 'em from munching, simply wrap the base of each plant that you want to protect in a 1-inch piece (or larger, if you’d like) of foil. They'll keep right on movin'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might think that dandelions are nothing but pesky weeds. But having a patch of those flowers growing in your yard is like having a goldmine right on your doorstep! In fact, as long as your lawn isn’t chemically treated*, you can eat every part of a dandelion plant—and it can be especially effective against indigestion, kidney, and liver problems. Try t</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ossing young dandelion leaves in salads, steam them, or whip up one of these tasty beverages:</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Horseradish clears passages from the nose right up into the sinuses. This is a powerful potion that’s best taken raw: Just grate some horseradish into a glass of tomato juice, mix it up with your favorite salsa, or eat it right off the stalk!</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use eucalyptus soap in your daily shower. The scent and hot steam will open your clogged nasal passages.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Container gardening is becoming more and more popular every year. And did you know that some plants actually perform better when planted that way? It's true! Plus, here are five more great reasons to give plants in pots a shot:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Right Soil. </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can amend the potting mix to suit the needs of any potted plant—which is not always possible to do in your outdoor garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If warm spring temperatures are inspiring you to get active and shape up, that’s great! Just make sure to do things the right way to avoid pain or injury. Here are six rules to stick to when jumping into a fitness routine: </span></div>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-45565279457396174032018-04-20T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-20T06:00:06.997-04:00Happy Earth Day!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This coming Sunday is Earth Day. So go ahead and get the ball rolling in your own backyard by starting a compost pile! Whether you decide to use it as a mulch or mix it into your soil, you can never have too much compost for the garden. Here’s a few helpful hints and tricks to keep your pile really cookin’: </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whether it comes from a human or any other kind of animal, hair is full of iron, manganese, and sulfur—all good stuff for your garden. Work it into the soil or toss it onto the compost pile, and watch your plants eat it up! </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Give your compost pile the air it needs for speedy decomposition—without having to turn the pile with a pitchfork every few weeks! Just drill holes along the length of a large PVC pipe, place the pipe upright in the center of the pile, and add your compost materials around it.</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-27029178362113342302018-04-13T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-13T06:00:09.507-04:00Wake Up Your Lawn!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-55930167880878704872018-03-30T06:00:00.000-04:002018-03-30T06:00:08.900-04:00Easter Egg Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Happy almost Easter! Here’s hoping you and yours have a wonderful celebration. And if you’re in the mood for some DIY decorating (that costs nothing!), here’s how you can use raw eggs to make extravagant, beautiful ornaments:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rinse the egg thoroughly with clear water, and lay it on paper towels to dry overnight.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The next day, decorate the eggs with paint, stickers, glitter, or whatever other decorative trimmings your heart desires.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For each ornament, thread the needle with a 12-inch length of embroidery floss or fishing line, and pull it through both holes in the egg. Tie a knot at the end that’s outside the smaller of the two holes. At the other end, tie a loop for hanging.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spray the finished product with acrylic fixative, let dry, and hang wherever you need some Easter cheer!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Begin by sorting through all of the stuff you’ve accumulated. Then decide what items should stay, keeping in mind that your shed should be home to tools and equipment you use for the lawn and garden. Relocate any items that don’t fit into that category.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The last step in your de-cluttering mission is to store everything so it’s easy to find and is protected from dirt, dampness, and pests. But before you rush out to buy storage supplies, check out the list below. There are plenty of items you probably already own that you can repurpose to keep your shed organized. Consider these possibilities:</span></div>
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<li><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Plastic sweater and shoe boxes</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">—</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">keep seed packets and gardening gloves clean and dry.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A magnetic knife rack</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">—</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">perfect for holding trowels, hand rakes, dibbles, and other small metallic tools on a shed wall.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Standing file holders—</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">great for storing seed catalogs and garden magazines close at hand.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A hanging shoe organizer—</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">fill the pouches with twist ties, balls of twine, spray bottles, and other small stuff that can quickly turn into a cluttered mess.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ziplock plastic bags—</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stash seed packets, plant labels, and planting instructions in ‘em, then hang them with a binder clip on nails.</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-45117615665055642512018-03-16T06:00:00.000-04:002018-03-16T06:00:02.417-04:00Heal an Aching Back<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Few conditions can be more troublesome than persistent back pain. So if you’re feeling stiff and achy, try one or more of these five simple strategies that’ll get your back healthy in a hurry:</span><br />
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<li><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Apply a cold pack</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b> </b>as soon as your back starts hurting. Cool the area for about 20 minutes, and repeat every few hours for at least a day after the pain begins.</span></li>
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Jerry Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11730571234551267374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34991963.post-42753718004293583612018-03-09T06:00:00.000-05:002018-03-09T09:12:30.786-05:00Songbird Season<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thoroughly clean the jug, then using a straight pin, poke a pinhole in the bottom.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Poke another tiny hole near the top for airflow.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fill the jug with water and replace the lid.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use fishing line or small-gauge wire to suspend the jug from a sturdy branch above your birdbath. Now you’ve got everything birds need to sip, splash, and stay awhile!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">January may kick off the new year for most
folks, but March is really where it’s at if you’re a die-hard gardener. From
under your feet to high above your head, blooms will soon be bursting out all
over! And one of the best spring activities if you’ve got a green thumb is
visiting your local garden center to pick up some new plants. It’s an especially
great time to buy early-flowering shrubs because you can see exactly what color
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your new shrubs in the yard, give ‘em a dose of this homemade elixir: Mix 1
tablespoon of baby shampoo, 1 teaspoon of hydrated lime, and 1 teaspoon of iron
sulfate in a bucket with 1 gallon of water. Then spray the elixir on all of
your flowering shrubs to the point of run-off. It’ll give them the energy them
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you know that sharing time with your pet can lower your blood pressure? In fact, just 10 minutes spent with Fido or Fluffy before you head to the office could lower your stress levels and help to keep your blood pressure stable for the entirety of your workday!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hold hands. </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Touching a loved one’s hands lowers the stress hormone cortisol, which constricts your blood vessels and bumps up your blood pressure. And the longer you hang on, the better!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Snack on celery.</span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> A component in celery (3-n-butylphthalide) serves as a diuretic and vasodilator, which in layman’s terms means that it can help to relax the muscles lining your blood vessels. Try crunching through four stalks a day to reap the full benefits.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Open the sesame! </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Because it's loaded with unsaturated fatty acids and calcium, sesame oil may help to reduce your dose of calcium channel blockers. Swallow 2 tablespoons each day for two months, and then have your blood pressure checked. If it has gone down, ask your doctor about cutting down your drug dosage, too.</span></div>
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