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Home & Garden > Houseplants The facts about African violets: 1 of 4
What You Should Know About African Violets.African violets have earned a bad reputation as an especially difficult houseplant, however nothing could be further from the truth. These lovely little plants brighten the dreary days of winter by blooming in shades of purple, pink and many variegated shades. During the blooming sea... More..
Food & Drink > Soft Drinks Do you like cherry coke?: 5 of 16
As a young teenager I have fond memories of wandering down to the corner drug store after school. A fountain with a horseshoe shaped counter and three booths sat at the back of the store. There we indulged in soda, ice cream and numerous combinations of flavored colas. Cherry, chocolate, and vanilla were the favorite's We wat... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Wine gone bad: Causes and probabilities: 1 of 3
You have opened that perfect bottle of wine for that special occasion and something has gone horribly wrong. It smell like a cellar and tastes bad. If youv'e spent a lot of money on the wine, you are mad and as you open another bottle you cuss the wine, the clerk who assured you it was wonderful and winemakers in general.What... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Wine in a box: Pros and cons: 3 of 8
For thousands of years wine has been lovingly aged in the bottle, carefully corked and for those of us who enjoy a single glass of wine with dinner we were at a loss for what to do with the rest of the bottle. Sure we could drink it but with the self life of an open bottle being two or three days that meant that we had to fin... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Choosing self-seeding annuals: 2 of 5
Choosing self-seeding annualsLarge or small, formal or wild flower gardens all benefit from annuals. Vibrant colors, lovely scent and interesting shapes can be had in these beautiful flowers.Of course the added benefit is that each year the garden will come alive with color without having to be replanted.When choosing your pl... More..
Food & Drink > Wine How to find cheap but good wines: 4 of 8
In todays economy, finding inexpensive wines that are good is becoming harder but it can still be done. It will take some research and tasting but their are many fine wines available at your local wine shop.Reading wine reviews may help and their are many good web sites and magazines which can guide you. Wine Spectator and Wi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs ADHD and the need for a second opinion: 1 of 2
The diagnosis of ADHD in any child is a blow to any parent who has went threw this process. Generally a teacher notices at first that a child doesn't pay attention or is acting out. She immediately thinks he or she has ADHD and there in lies the problem. While teachers are great and we entrust them with the teaching of our c... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials Growing poppies: 1 of 2
From the large orange red blooms of the oriental poppy to the delicate crepe paper like blooms of the Icelandic poppy, gardeners have always known that poppies are important part of any beautiful garden.Oriental poppies are a perennial plant which bloom each spring with lovely orange red blooms. These are large blooms which a... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Storing wine in the refrigerator: 1 of 1
The question of whether to store wine in the refrigerator has no simple answer. Uncorked wines should never be stored in the refrigerator. Extremes in light and temperature are the enemies of fine wine. These wines are better stored in a cellar or a cooler place in your home where they are not exposed to sunlight or large var... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most amazing gardening experience: 40 of 62
For years my mother has grown all manner of flowers and trees in her yard. Faithfully, she puts all of her vegetable and fruit scraps out, digging them into the ground or composting them. Amazingly enough several trees have sprouted and grown including cherry trees. One tree in particular never bloomed, yet it grew tall and m... More..