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I am a horticulturist,teacher, garden writer, animal lover from the thumb area of Michigan. I have a husband, 3 children and 8 grandchildren. My husband and I live on a small farm where we have lots of pets, a few chickens, 2 mini horses and a big garden.

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Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu The dangers of influenza and facts about the flu vaccine: 1 of 17
Sick or a Shot - Should You Get a Flu Vaccine? There are many types of influenza viruses floating around the world. Some flu viruses are more deadly than others are, but all can cause problems. Each year different strains of flu are poised to infect large numbers of people. Influenza can be a deadly disease. The Center for... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow potatoes: 1 of 14
Potatoes- America's Favorite VegetablePotatoes are as easy to grow in the home garden as their cousins, the tomatoes and peppers, but not as many people grow them. That's a shame, because home gardeners can taste some of the wonderful varieties of potatoes that are not found in the supermarket. Even if you can't grow your ent... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 13 of 156
Marriage is not how heterosexual people can get an advantage over unmarried or homosexual persons. It's not about who can inherit communal assets, or get health insurance from another person's job, or legally cohabitate together. Those things can all be resolved with some other form of legal certificate, or simply good legisl... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The Humane Society: Genuine critter concerns, or power trip in the name of pets?: 1 of 12
The Humane Society- True Concern or Power tripThe Humane Society of the United States is more about power than helping pets. The HSUS is one of the richest and most powerful lobbyist and activist groups in the country.What most people fail to realize is that The Humane Society of the United States, the one with all the advert... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials Growing roses: 1 of 9
Planting and Care of Roses Roses are one of the first flowers many gardeners want to plant. Garden roses are very diverse, from modern landscape roses that require minimal care to hybrid teas which require considerable maintenance. There are roses, however, that are suitable for every sort of garden and gardener. In... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Growing thyme in your garden: 1 of 9
Thyme - Tiny but TerrificIt's tiny, but thyme packs a powerful punch. Thyme was used in the preservation of Egyptian mummies and you may still use thyme in your morning grooming ritual. Thyme is also a delicious cooking herb, and a fragrant, hardy garden ornamental. This year take the time to add thyme to your garden and you ... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Growing Christmas cactus: 1 of 8
Christmas Cactus and Other Confusing Holiday CactusThe Christmas Cactus is a plant with a long life, even if sometimes neglected. They brighten the winter with their cheerful blossoms and give plant lovers something to mull over- is it a Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter Cactus?This family of cacti doesn't come from the hot d... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Tips for growing holly: 1 of 8
Holly- Brighten Your Holiday Landscape with HollyOne of the plants long associated with winter holidays is holly. Whether in it's evergreen forms with thick, glossy green leaves or in it's deciduous form with branches outlined in glowing red berries, hollies are wonderful winter accent plants. No matter where you live you can... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Growing impatiens: 1 of 8
Impatiens- Bizzy Lizzy Brightens the ShadeWhether you know it as impatiens or Bizzy Lizzy, you have seen this lovely plant. Impatiens is the number one bedding plant sold in the Untied States. They provide bright color in shade with little care in almost every area of the country. In beds, baskets and pots, impatiens are ever... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Growing forsythia: 1 of 7
Forsythia- Golden Bells of Spring As spring arrives a line of gold moves from south to north. For most of the temperate areas of the world, the golden flowers of forsythia signify that spring is here. This cheerful, yellow flowering shrub is adaptable to zones 4 to 8 and is easy to grow. Forsythia is native to Europe and Ea... More..