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Dr. Karen E. Bledsoe teaches biology at Western Oregon University, where she specializes in science education for adult learners. A lifetime gardener, she naturally gravitated toward botany in college, and earned a master's degree in botany from Oregon State

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Sciences > Astronomy Astronomy science projects for elementary school students: 2 of 9
What child isn't fascinated by the stars, the planets, and the idea of zooming through space in a rocket ship? Astronomy projects can be the perfect way to spark a child's interest in science. In rural and suburban areas, where the night sky is visible, children can study the stars for themselves. They can lie back on the law... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to obtain first aid certification: 2 of 9
First aid certification requires only a reasonable fee and weekend of your time. They reward, however, is priceless. First aid training is essential for meeting emergencies and treating injuries before medical help can arrive. If you know exactly what to do in a medical emergency, you just might save a life.First aid certific... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to rid your garden of moles: 2 of 9
Call me blasphemous, call me any name you want, but in my book moles are a gardener's friend. I'll tell you why, but if you are still determined to control of them, I'll tell you how to do that, too.First, let's dispel some mole myths:1) Moles aren't rodents. They're insectivores. That leads us to Myth #2.2) Moles don't eat y... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to plant a salsa garden: 3 of 13
A salsa garden is a terrific project for the beginning gardener. All of the plants you will need are simple to grow, especially if you start with purchased plants from a garden center.PreparationYou'll need a bit of earth in full sun, about 10 feet by 10 feet. In garden that size you can grow two tomato plants, two pepper pla... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to deal with unhelpful college professors: 1 of 4
Into the sunny life of every college student a little rain must fall, and sometimes that rain comes in the form of a difficult or unhelpful professor. While most of your professors know their subject and are reasonably good at teaching it, every now and then you may come across someone who is just a little too full of himself... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Issues regarding cat declawing: 1 of 4

Imagine an accident with a power saw that severs the tips of all your fingers at the first joint. Picture your bandaged hands, the long recovery, the pain at the ends of your mutilated fingers. Imagine re-learning how to eat with a knife and fork, write with a pencil, and handle hundreds of other daily tasks.Now imagine thous... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials Growing columbine: 1 of 4

If you love hummingbirds and want to attract them to your garden, plant columbine. The long, nectar-filled spurs of this lovely perennial are a hummingbird's paradise.Columbine (Aquilegia) is a genus of short-lived perennial flowering plants containing over 60 species throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers come in a ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Tips for ripening green tomatoes: 1 of 4
Ah, the year of the green tomato! The year when spring ran late and fall comes rushing in early, and there you are with your tomato vines loaded with green tomatoes. That's great if you love fried green tomatoes, but if you want red, ripe tomatoes, what do you do?One popular and time-honored method of ripening tomatoes is to ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for cuts: 5 of 18
Ouch! A slip of the knife while dicing onions, and there you are with a cut on your finger. Or maybe the memo you pulled out of your box at work left you with a paper cut. Or perhaps you caught your finger on the lid of a can as you opened it.A small cut may seem like no big deal, and more often than not, it isn't. Still, a c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Disadvantages of solar energy: 4 of 14
Spring of 2008 is approaching, and all across the northern U.S. and Canada, residents are shaking their heads and groaning over their winter heating bills. Between the severe weather that many parts of the nation experienced, and skyrocketing fuel prices felt the world over, more and more people have been either turning their... More..