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Names Can Be Misleading

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What’s in a name? Well, plenty evidently if you are discussing plants, because common names that we have given to plants over the years may not be accurate at all and can be quite misleading. When someone says to me, “Are you growing geraniums this year?” I suspect that they are referring to those wonderful
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Softer Side Of Dining

The dining room in the photo has an unusual colour palette. The pale yellow and blue paint colours are an u n c ommo n choice for a space like this, being more common for a bedroom or perhaps a bathroom. There is something inviting about this room, however. The space is warm and welcoming
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More Questions For Reena – for Jun. 2, 2011

HelloReena, Ifindtheclosets inourhome alwayssmell stalewhenwe openthecloset doors.Ihave boughtthereed diffusersrepeat-e dlyonlyto findthatthey evaporatevery quickly.Iam backtoSquare1.Canyouhelp? Thankyou. –Lorraine Hi Lorraine, Here are a few hints to keep your closets smelling fresh: Store open bars of soap in the closet. Just like in the refrigerator, store an open box of baking soda inside of the closet to absorb
Country Crossroads, Livestock, Other livestock

Looking After The Goats

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When two pygmy goat does gave birth to two sets of triplets, Spencer Kemp, 13, landed a new job on the family’s 10-acre small holding north of Killarney. “I really help out with the feeding,” said Kemp. “One of the mothers had only two of her baby goats survive, and she rejected one of them.
Country Crossroads, Oilseeds

Not Too Late To Plant

Where did the time go? You were so eager to get started in the garden then suddenly it’s June. That well-planned garden (painstakingly planned during the dreary winter months) was only partially accomplished. Life just kind of got in the way – graduation parties to plan, Mother’s Day, school events, soccer games, waterlogged soil. Here’s
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Keeping Local History Alive

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Les Green is often asked what makes him interested in local history. “And I always say, when you’re 85 years old, you are history,” quips the Portage la Prairie resident. Green writes a weekly newspaper column and booklets on local history, and has an extensive personal archives on Portage’s history, so he’s the man everyone
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Vendors Wanted At Farmers’ Markets

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Customers are flocking to Manitoba’s growing number of farmers’ markets. The problem is finding enough vendors. With 65 markets about to open this summer, including 13 in Winnipeg, new market coordinators may be beating the bushes for those with something to sell at them. “This is where our largest struggle is, keeping up with demand
Country Crossroads, Poultry

Manitoba’s Wild Turkeys

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Over the years attempts have been made to introduce or reintroduce a number of birds into southern Manitoba. Some of these – pheasants and chucker partridges, for example – have been unsuccessful, mainly due to our harsh winters. But one success story is that of the eastern wild turkey whose spread throughout the province is
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Gardening Has Many Benefits

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When my daughter and I were getting ready to plant the garden, I thought about how a garden has much value on many levels. When children are involved with gardening, much learning can take place in this outdoor classroom. Giving children a small plot to care for provides an opportunity for them to take responsibility

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