Books Review Urges Wild Places For Children And Society
Marion Patterson praises The Geography of Childhood by Gary Nabhan and Stephen Trimble. The book argues nature nurtures children through untamed, unstructured encounters and fosters world citizenship, with implications for educators parents and policymakers.
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Gary Nabhan
Stephen Trimble
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Plant Iowa Day Sets Fall Planting for Sept 23
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Dale Cochran announces Plant Iowa Day on September 23 to encourage fall planting of trees shrubs and evergreens. The Autumn Purple Ash is named Tree of the Year and fall is praised for lawn renovation and spring bulb planting with nurseries statewide ready to supply hardy Iowa stock.
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Iowa
Dale Cochran
Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association
Using a Shop Vacuum for a Central Vacuum System
A Popular Mechanics note questions if a shop vacuum can serve a central system. It warns of reduced suction due to longer ducts and higher resistance, plus safety issues from low voltage outlet switches and 120 volt motor control.
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Colonial styling extends living space with modern details
This HomeStyles Design F-1 plan blends Colonial flair with horizontal siding and varied window art. A two story foyer opens from the main entry into formal front rooms while informal rear areas flow to a spacious terrace and mud room service entry for yard work.
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