Patio Baby Eggplant Described by Seed Catalog Humor
A columnist notes seed catalogs tempt buyers with vivid descriptions and recalls the All American Selections testing group from Downers Grove Illinois. The piece shares a personal anecdote about disliking eggplant after misunderstanding its appearance and cookies shaped by cookie sheets used in kitchens.
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Downers Grove
Ill
Wilmington High School
Patio Baby eggplant wins 2014 All American Selections
Thrilling All American Selections names Patio Baby as a 2014 winner. Grow in 14-18 inch pots in sunny spots, with 2-3 inch dark fruits ready in 45 days from transplant. Plants reach 15-24 inches tall and 18-22 inches wide and bear 25-50 fruit per season.
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All American Selections
Patio Baby
Frozen top AP Entertainer of the Year in 2014
The film Frozen named AP Entertainer of the Year for 2014. It topped Benedict Cumberbatch, Shonda Rimes, Beyonce, and Pharrell Williams on 47 ballots. The success includes over 1.27 billion at the box office, Let It Go Oscar, and wide cultural impact worldwide.
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New York
Associated Press
Elsa
Anna
Olaf
Kristoff
Sven
Benedict Cumberbatch
Shonda Rimes
Beyonce
Pharrell Williams
Taylor Swift
Matthew McConaughey
Jimmy Fallon
Disney
Disneyland
Google
Dealer should pay for bad gas diagnosis in Smart Car
Dear Car Talk, a 2010 Smart Car’s Check Engine light issues traced to bad gas and later to a leaky valve. Dealer swapped sensors, offered a $500 personal share toward a $3,400 cylinder head repair, claiming factory defect and warranty timing. The reader argues the manufacturer should cover all costs due to early defect and pre-warranty notice.
Calendar of exhibits and events in Western Pennsylvania
Expressions of Courage exhibit runs through January 3 at Jameson Hospital Hoyt Atrium celebrating those with chronic illness or disability. Cascade of Lights runs 6 to 9 p.m. today through Monday at Cascade Park with a $5 per carload donation. Christmas in the Park offers 6 to 9 p.m. at Ewing Park in Ellwood City with a drive through display. Cash Mob meets at Ellwood City Community Plaza at 11 a.m. today with a $20 spend. Pulp art by Gloria Stoll Karn runs January 6 to March 13 at Hoyt Center for the Arts Main Gallery. Edinboro University crafts faculty exhibition at Blair Gallery with free admission. Pajama Party in Volant offers 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 10 with 50 percent off for pajama wearers and free coffee. Stars of Tomorrow at New Castle Playhouse January 10 features high school talent with tickets $16. Beatnik Café at New Castle Public Library January 12 hosts an open mic evening.
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Hoyt Atrium
Jameson Hospital
Wilmington Ave
Cascade Park
Ewing Park
Ellwood City
Ellwood City Community Plaza
Hoyt Center For the Arts
E. Leasure Ave
Crafts
Edinboro University
Blair Walkway
Volant
Stars of Tomorrow
New Castle Playhouse
E. Long Ave
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Playhouse
Newcastleplayhouse.org
Beatnik Café
New Castle Public Library
E. North St
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