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Olla Irrigation: Keep Your Thirsty Garden Watered!

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Here’s the scenario: your spring garden has been in for weeks, the first of the season’s luscious foods have been harvested and enjoyed right off the vine. All the glory of gardening is coming to fruition, and then summer hits. Summer is many people’s favorite season because of its long hot days, but that heat

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What Is Doppler Radar And How Does It Work?

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If you watch the nightly news, your meteorologist usually refers to “Doppler radar” or “weather radar” in the local forecast. But what is it, and how does it work? Radar’s Beginnings Radar was first conceived in the late 19th century by German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz who demonstrated that radio waves could be reflected by

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Cherry Blossom Trees – 10 Interesting Facts

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Revered for thousands of years in Japan, the flowering cherry blossom trees remind us to appreciate the beauty around us. Here are 10 cherry blossom facts you may not have known about these beautiful, fragrant blooms of spring. 10 Cherry Blossom Facts 1. A gift 2,000 Japanese cherry blossom trees was destroyed because of bugs.

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How to Grow Sweet Corn

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Nothing says summer like eating fresh corn on the cob. And you can grow it even if you're limited on space. Here's how to get started.

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How to Grow Pole Beans

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With only the small effort of building a trellis or arranging a row of stakes, pole beans give the gardener a continuous crop of delicious beans in a space saving design that also adds and interesting dimension to a home garden. How To Plant Pole Beans Start: Sow directly outside 2-4 weeks after the last

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How to Grow Bell Peppers

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Peppers come in a plethora of varieties and are cultivated all over the world. One of the most popular and versatile is the big, sweet bell pepper. How To Plant Bell Peppers Start: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Plant ¼” deep in seed starting soil. Keep seeds moist and warm until they

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How to Grow Cucumbers

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Whether slicing up for fresh eating or jarring as pickles, cucumbers' cool, crisp taste, and ease of growing make them one of the most popular vegetables each summer.

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