P. Allen Smith, Garden Color, Part 2
When we left you last month, noted television garden personality P. Allen Smith was addressing "Color in the Garden" to members of the Garden Writers Association at their annual symposium this past fall in Chicago. Allen, as he prefers to be ... [... more]
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Barchester Towers
 From Amazon.com: This 1857 sequel to The Warden wryly chronicles the struggle for control of the English diocese of Barchester. The evangelical but not particularly competent new bishop is Dr. Proudie, who with his awful wife and oily curate, Slope, [... more]
CDN$9.98
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Diccionario Salamanca
It does not get any better than this. It deserves 10 stars!: I saw this dictionary last month at Borders and I had to own it. The only deterrent was the price. Without giving up hope I decided to purchase it from Amazon and not only was it half the [... more]
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Jane Eyre
The Jane Eyre Review: Over the last month I've been reading Jane Eyre. The book is by Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre was a good book because it had very interesting chapters. My favorite part was when Jane found out she was rich. I liked this part because [... more]
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Taxman Is Watching
Dont waste your time: These guys are what typical lawyers all about - Money Grab! They use scare tactics in there book that do not apply to the majority of Canadians. One recommendation they suggest is: If you are working as a server and do not declare [... more]
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The Constant Princess
More Great Historical Fiction from a Great!: I read The Other Boleyn Girl last month last month. (See My Review). It was my first Phillippa Gregory book and I loved it. Since I was hungry for more Gregory I decided on The Constant Princess next. I [... more]
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The Last Month of the Year
oh those great Kingston Trio harmonies!: This 28 minute CD has the trademark Kingston Trio folk song harmonies, guitars and banjo. (If you're not familiar with the Kingston Trio, their website at kingstontrio.com is a great place to learn.) I remembered [... more]
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Weeds in Australia
Following my article last month on Australian quarantine regulations, I highlight one of the disastrous weeds that has been imported to Australia. This plant has become a major problem here and has cost Australia dearly in many ways. Home » ... [... more]
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But I Don't Want to Exhibit Daffodils!
Home » Plants & Animals » Daffodils » But I Don't Want to Exhibit Daffodils! Last month we talked about things to do before a show, but what if you just want to enjoy your flowers in the garden, or share them with friends? That's [... more]
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Christmas in the Garden PART ll
It is the dead of winter in the Orchid Garden but the Christmas orchids are all in full bloom! You will not believe the Christmas Star. Welcome to the Orchid Garden where even in the dead of winter, it looks like spring! Last month to get you ... [... more]
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Applying the Principles of Design
I try to to show how the principles of design are applied by critiquing my floral designs from a small flower show. Home » Plants & Animals » Garden Design » Applying the Principles of Design Last month I completed my series of [... more]
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Large Cupped Daffodils
When we say daffodil these trumpet shaped beauties are what immediately spring to most peoples' minds. Home » Plants & Animals » Daffodils » Large Cupped Daffodils So, last month I talked a little about the classification of [... more]
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