2001 Spring Lawn Expo at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids
The Linn County master gardeners present Compost Nature's Recycling at the 2001 Spring Lawn Home and Garden Expo with seminars on planning a perennial garden and home propagation. For details call the Linn County Extension Office at 377 9839.
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Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn County Extension Office
All America Selections Names 2001 Seed Winners
All-America Selections announces its 2001 seed winners with many varieties expected to reach local nurseries. Ask for them by name to choose top performers for gardens and landscapes.
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All-America Selections
Flower Varieties Grow Bright in Full Sun
Avalon Bright Pink is a compact 10 inch tall nicotiana with multitudes of star shaped bright pink blooms. Margarita Rosita portulaca forms a 12 to 14 inch spread with 1.5 inch semidouble rose flowers and sun needed. Ring of Fire sunflower reaches 4 to 5 feet in sun with 120 days to color. Preafncian 2 kVAMOAVER White wins AAS Gold Medal for ease of growing and disease resistance with 2.5 inch white daisylike blooms. Profusion White zinnia spreads 12 to 24 inches in full sun with single 2.5 inch flowers.
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Avalon
Nicotiana
Kvamoaver
AAS
Do It Yourself Ladder Safety Tips From C L L M B Academy
The C L L M B Academy urges summer homeowners to follow five ladder safety rules to reduce the high rate of ladder related injuries and deaths in the United States. Rules include choosing the right ladder, inspecting before use, placing feet on firm ground, maintaining three points of contact, and becoming an expert on ladder safety. For more information see the Louisville Ladder Group site.
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America
C.l.lm.b. Academy
United States
Academy
Louisvilleladdergroup.com
Unusual center solutions for entertainment furniture ideas
The article discusses designing media centers with drawer units for access to discs and tapes, shallow wall cabinets flanking the TV, and glass fronts. It stresses measuring equipment for fit and ventilation, wire management, one component at a time, and planning for future upgrades.
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Amera
Doug Austin
Advanced Design
Merillat Industries
Adrian
Mich
Bob Gatton
Philips Consumer Electronics
Gatton
Aot
Mission Control
Placing a Media Center: Location and Viewing Angles
To locate a media center, choose a room you use most and ensure glare is minimized. Consider corner installations for better sightlines or a swiveling TV platform if a corner isn’t possible. Use trimmed butcher paper templates to test viewing angles and comfort before final placement.
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Doug Austin
Advanced Design
Merillat Industries
Adrian
Mich
Media Center
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