August 26, 2010 - Posted by Margaret Cesar - 0 Comments
Greenhouse ventilation systems can be simple or complex, pricey or free. Choosing the perfect greenhouse ventilation system for your hobby greenhouse is often a matter of personal choice and budget restraints, but going green is always a good idea in the greenhouse. Going Natural: Greenhouse Ventilation Systems that Use Wind
Wind-powered ventilation systems are by far the most popular types of ventilation systems in non-commercial greenhouses. Natural ventilation is made possible by placing vents in the greenhouse in a strategic, staggered manner to promote circulation of air throughout the greenhouse whenever the wind blows.
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August 25, 2010 - Posted by Corey Broyles - 0 Comments
With so many choices when it comes to fabrics I think it is nice to know a little bit about the companies that provide these fabrics.
For over half a century, P. Kaufmann has provided the design industry with exquisite fabrics. Their line includes P. Kaufmann Contract (for use in public areas and any place where durability is necessary), Pk Lifestyles ( an informal line in partnership with Waverly) and Braemore fabrics (a bit more upscale collection of fabric). With all these choices you are certain to find just the right pattern, color and weave for your interior decorating projects.
Braemore Spring Green
Need a pattern to liven up your space? P. Kau
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August 24, 2010 - Posted by Thomas Pierre - 0 Comments
Here’s my lemon cucumbers just before we started slicing…mmm..mmm
Every year since I can remember, we’ve over-planted cucumbers. We planted them for different sizes – some for pickling, some for slicing. We also wanted to try different varieties and to compare cucumber flavors. This year, we ended the cuke parade. We decided to plant simply one variety; the lemon cucumber. Once of the reasons we chose it was because they’re not easily found into in a grocery store and they’re downright festive. We actually put our faith into two lemon cucumber plants – literally.
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August 23, 2010 - Posted by Thomas Pierre - 0 Comments
Rev up your immune system with this delicious, easy to prepare dish. Note: Maitake mushrooms can be substituted for the shiitake. MAKES 2 SERVINGS
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 cups Chinese bok choy, sliced into 1-inch segments
• 2/3 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 1/3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, caps only, washed and sliced
• 2 tablespoons shoyu soy sauce
• Steamed rice, Belgian endive and sliced avocado
1. Heat oil in a skillet and cook garlic on medium-high for about 1 minute.
2. Add bok choy, green onions, mushrooms and soy sauce, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the bok choy greens are wilted.
3. Serve with ste
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