Jerusalem Artichokes A Versatile North American Tubers
An article extols Jerusalem artichokes as easy to grow native tubers. It explains planting 3 inches deep, 4 to 6 feet tall stalks, staking needed, and harvesting after bloom in October. Tubers store poorly but are tasty raw in salads or cooked with oil and vinegar, or fried.
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Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh With Water
Von Tobel's Lumber recommends immersing the trunk base in water to prevent needle drop and drooping. Saw the butt at an angle before placing in the stand, keep water daily, and consider tree preservatives. Fresh trees absorb a pint to a gallon daily. test freshness by brushing needles.
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Winter Pruning Yields Holiday Decorations
Evergreen branches from holly hemlock boxwood and yew can be pruned before the holidays without harming the plant. Cut to a main stem for better shape and indoor use. keep in water and thaw frozen limbs gradually before arranging. Spray branches with an aerosol to deter any hatchlings after indoor use.
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Christmas Decorating With a Back-to-Nature Theme
The Las Vegas Sun describes an organic woodsy holiday decorating approach for Christmas. Build an 18 inch wreath base with pine cones wired on, top with shellac and green ribbon, and add a bow. Create a forest center piece using a 9 1/2 inch wire tree frame, dried oats, and fruit and nuts arranged with a green ribbon bow.
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