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Harvesting Garlic

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Homegrown garlic may soon be ready for harvesting and there are guidelines and methods for checking maturity. Some experts recommend digging up when lower leaves are half to three-quarters brown; others when plant is 40 per cent brown, 60 per cent green. Avoid watering two weeks prior to harvesting. Check first to determine if they
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Visit A Western Manitoba Park

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If the general economy and price of gas are keeping you closer to home this summer, why not try camping in Manitoba? We have a large number of provincial parks, and the cost of camping is not prohibitive, especially since the government has eliminated park entry fees in our province this year. If you’re used
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Human Ecology Faculty Marks Centennial In 2010

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“Home economists and human ecologists have done some outstanding things through the years and have assisted and helped change society.” – ELAINE ADAM, CO-CHAIR OF THE 2010 CENTENNIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE Photos and stories are sought for the 2010 centennial Any materials persons wish to submit can be mailed to: The Home Economics and Human Ecology
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Pasta Salad

Here’s a tasty pasta recipe provided to us this week by Helen Koal of Cromer, Man. Helen writes that this recipe has served her family well for over 50 years! 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 cucumber or 1/2 English cucumber 3 finely chopped onions 2 diced tomatoes
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Manitoba Bullfighter Hangs Up Cleats

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Considering bullfighting was something he simply wanted to check out at a school, a Manitoba resident has nothing but fond memories upon saying goodbye to the boys. The adage – business before pleasure – forced the hand of Selkirk native Eddie Phillips to retire from dancing with danger at the end of 2008, upon being
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Parks Rose — Perfect For The Prairies

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Like all hardy roses, Winnipeg Parks will die back to the snow line but new growth soon emerges in the spring. Many gardeners admire the exquisite form and beauty of the rose, but few are prepared to put in the considerable effort and expense of growing hybrid tea roses as they are not easy plants
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Don’t Forget To Eat Some Blueberries

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Blueberries and other berries are superstars in the nutrition world because of their high antioxidant content. Antioxidants are natural chemicals that combat the effects of environmental contaminants that can damage your cells. Antioxidant-rich foods are linked to helping prevent cancer and aging. Studies have shown that aging rats fed antioxidant-rich blueberry, strawberry or spinach extracts
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Editor’s Note – for Jul. 30, 2009

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