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A Bit Of Hawaii In Manitoba

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One of my favourite houseplants is the hibiscus; it is a large plant – a shrub actually – and in its natural tropical environment the hibiscus can reach heights of several metres. We saw lots of beautiful hibiscus in Maui last winter while on a holiday there and it is the state flower of Hawaii.
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Break Up Your Wall Space

Creat ing an inter-e sting décor entails more than just the items that you put into the room. The backdrop is just as important. If you’re on a budget, creating a dramatic setting by treating the walls in the room can make all the difference in the world. I will be referring to the two
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Try Eco-Friendly Bamboo Products – for Aug. 5, 2010

Ba m b o o has now become popular in many homes. Because of its sustainability it is a great substitute for items made from less renewable resources like hardwood. Bamboo is a grass which renews itself within a five-to seven-year span, compared to hardwoods which take up to 60 years. It is a very
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Questions For Reena – for Aug. 5, 2010

Hi Reena, I read your column in our paper and quite enjoy it. I bought an artificial plant, with grass-like plumes a few months ago. This plant has a very strange and disgusting odour. I didn’t notice it at first but some days it is quite unbearable. Is there anything I can do to get
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Liven Up Those Kitchen Cupboards

RENA NERBAS Have you ever s tared at your kitchen cupboards and decided that they look dated? Are the cabinets in rough shape? Perhaps you just want to make better use of the kitchen space you have. Ask yourself what your goals are in purchasing or renovating kitchen cabinets. The following tips will help you
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The Shocking Truth About Electric Fence Maintenance

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“Amps kill. Amps hurt. So everybody wants lots of amps on their fence. That’s backwards. We want zero amps.” – WIL REX You don’t have to be Thomas Edison to build an electric fence, but it helps if you understand some of the basic principles of electricity. According to Wil Rex, a dealer in New
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Just In Time For Father’s Day — A Great Gift Idea

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This craft requires patience. The ink is not absorbed but sits on the tile’s surface so it may take a number of attempts to make a crisp printed image. Picture and letter stickers may replace the stamped images. Spray both versions with the sealer; omitting the oven process for the stickers and tile. Continue to
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What’s Going On With The Robins?

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I heard banging on my dining room window and wondered if this was a spring ritual for robins, because the same thing happened last year. I assumed the red-breast saw its reflection in the window and then repeatedly flew straight at the glass, perhaps thinking it was an intruder. But even with the support of
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Mouldy Grain Creates Respiratory Health Hazard

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Anyone harvesting, drying or handling mouldy grain should use respiratory protection, according to Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Mould can be a problem this spr ing in grain that was mouldy in the field or became infested with storage moulds. For instance, last year’s poor growing conditions meant
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One More Recycling Idea

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We all know about the benefits of reusable shopping bags, using refillable water bottles and using washable plastic containers for lunches rather than throw-away sandwich bags. At craft fairs I’ve even seen beautiful jewelry items and wind chimes made from old sterling silver cutlery. Good ideas, all of them. Garage sales are another great way

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