Early indoor sowing for spring garden annuals
Gardeners can start seeds indoors several weeks before frost-free dates to obtain sturdy transplants. Easy annuals such as geraniums petunias impatiens and wax begonias benefit from early sowing while some perennials may bloom in year one with indoor starts. Use professional growing mediums to prevent damping off and ensure steady germination with light seed types sown on moist mix and kept under warmth.
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Rex
Arrmer
Stickley mark oak rocker value and more antiques query
Collector seeks value for a Stickley marked mission oak rocking chair dated early 20th century with back burnt mark. Also asks value of Haberle and Congress beer bottles, White Rock water bottle, Molson Stock Ale bottle, plus a Chinese or Siamese style silver bowl likely sterling. expert opines bowl may be Indian in origin and worth 500 to 600 dollars after inspection. advise on provenance and future inquiries.
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Syracuse
Haberle
Congress
White Rock Water
Waukesha
Wise
John HR
Molson & Bros
Molson
Montreal
Mattydale
White Rock
Auburn
India
Clematis vacation home blends sharing ease with privacy
A striking designed Clematis residence offers flexible use as a vacation home or year round residence. It features a two bedroom main level with private baths and patios, a vaulted living area with a circular stairway, and a loft above leading to a deck. A carport and utility areas include a third bath and pantry, with a well stocked kitchen and island for social cooking.
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Landmark
P.O
Eugene
Earth Day Starter Kit From Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation of South Burlington Vermont offers an Earth Day Starter Kit for 25 dollars. It includes recycled toilet paper a water saving toilet dam a cotton shopping bag recycled stationery a nontoxic phosphate free biodegradable fish detergent biodegradable bags a cedar moth block 10 river birch seed sticks a catalog and literature. Fifteen percent of kit sales support Earth Day programs.
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Vermont
South Burlington
Farrell St
Department
CPSC Warns On Potpourri Pot Burn Hazards
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of fire and burn hazards from potpourri units. Keep water in the pot while in use and never let it burn dry. Smother flare ups with a wet cloth rather than throwing water on the flame.
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U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Bacterial Soup Lurks in Hot Tubs Says Doctor
New Jersey dermatologist Dr. Robert Berger warns hot tubs harbor debris that feeds bacteria, causing skin rashes within days. Treatments include highly specific antibiotics. OTC medicines are ineffective. He advises avoiding public tubs with scum and for private owners to change water every six weeks and use bromine over chlorine in warm water.
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New Jersey
Robert Berger
Berger
Fixing wall cracks in plaster walls in winter
When houses dry in winter cracks appear in plaster near corners doors or windows. Patch with patching plaster and water, undercut cracks, wet the area, pack plaster, wait 24 hours, reapply, sand smooth, seal with primer then paint.
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