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Mother Earth’s Garden

Archive for August 2007

August 10th, 2007

Home and Dining’s First Annual Back to School Showcase

It’s back to school time, and Home and Dining is here to help! Here are some great Back to School links:
Julie Bonner over at Declutter It has some great tips to help your school year to run a little smoother.
Looking for a less boring way to get to school? Check out Jennifer Chait’s post on […]

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August 10th, 2007

Deforesting Awareness Spokesman (or Spokes-bird)

I came across one of the most clever deforestation awareness videos I have seen in a while. The video is so well done that I can’t tell if this little Lyre bird is really making these calls or not! Either way, it definitely makes you think about how birds and other wildlife are affected by […]

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August 9th, 2007

Bringing the Garden to the Classroom

School is getting ready to start soon, and that means new teachers, and new friends. Start the year off right by presenting your new teacher with a potted plant to put on her desk, or by a window in the classroom. This would also be the perfect time to bring a few extra […]

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August 8th, 2007

Why Gardening is Better Than Sex

I’ve seen lists like these floating around, so I though I would create my own! Here are my top 10 reasons why gardening is better than sex!

You don’t have to worry about how your breath smells before you garden.
No one gets offended if you send them an email with garden related material in it.
You […]

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August 7th, 2007

Garden High Rise

I came across this building recently that is every apartment dwelling gardeners dream home! This architectural wonder is located in Rotterdam, in Netherlands.

Designed by UCX Architects, the future housing project will accommodate 98 residential units within its 19 floors. Because it sits on a harbor, the architects decided that the tower needed a natural “green” […]

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August 4th, 2007

Garden Tip for Cut Flowers

When you buy flowers at the store, they some times come with a packet of powder to mix into the vase water. The purpose of this mystery powder is to make your flowers look pretty longer. It usually contains some amount of ammonium chloride, potassium nitrate, and/or sodium carbonate. Whether you’re cutting […]

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August 4th, 2007

Monterey Bay Aquarium

I Stubled Upon the site for Monterey Bay Aquarium this morning, and I thought I would share. It is a very well put together site, with info and even live web cams of most of their exhibits. Be sure to check it out!
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August 2nd, 2007

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