MY KINGDOM FOR A TREE
When you decide that you would like to raise some fruit trees in your garden area, its time to find the ideal plant to start with. The best trees are at least two years old and from 3-5 feet tall. They will survive the disturbing transplanting process and also bear fruit faster. Start with a reputable garden nursery that you trust. The young trees should have their roots wrapped in damp packing material and plastic.
This prevents the roots from drying out and causing the tree to die. When you get your tree home, leave it in a cool, shaded area, with the packing material intact. On the day you intend to plant it, remove the material and place the roots in a pail of water to soak ideally overnight. Make a large hole, at least half the size of the full spread of the tree's root system. Use rich topsoil in the bottom of the hole to give added nourishment and strength to your fruit tree.
To loosen the soil and give the area a chance at good moisture and drainage, mix 1 part peat moss to ever 2 parts of topsoil. If the ground you are working with is extremely acid, use limestone to bring it to good planting earth. Do not use fertilize when you plant your tree. Most soils are just fine for normal growth and the disturbed roots will be extremely sensitive to burning by chemical fertilizers. You may use a fertilizer when the roots are established and have taken to the area.
Prune your tree to give it added strength. Giving your new tree a little careful attention when planting will insure a healthy, strong tree to bear all the fruit that you want it to produce. After planting and pruning, water the tree thoroughly and give it a pailful of water every week during the spring and summer months, except when it rains. Use a little less water then but equivalent to the pailful. To keep the moisture around your tree and keep weeds from growing, spread a mulch of ground bark or wood chips about 3-4 inches deep around the trunk, with a shallow moat of earth made to hold the water until it is absorbed.
If you follow a few precautionary planting tips such as those above, you will be far ahead in your quest for healthy plants and abundant harvests. So get ready for those apple, cherry, or pear dessert ideas. Enjoy! ? 2002 May.
Frugal and Nutritious Summer Snacks
Lately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults--our children are over-weight, also.It's not surprising, considering the advertising dollars that are spent each year aimed at persuading children that potato chips, candy bars and other "junk food" are good for them.While we may not be able to change the world, we can change what is available to our children in our own homes.Here are a few healthy alternatives to those fat and sugar laden "store-bought" snacks.Please note that snacks and foods containing honey arenot suitable for those children under 2 years of age.>Peanut Butter Balls1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup honey1 cup toasted wheat germ1 tablespoons powdered milkMix ingredients well, shape into balls. Roll in coconut if desired.Store in refrigerator.>Popcorn is a great snack food. It is a good source of fiber and low in calories--until you add toppings. Don't add salt, but try sprinkling grated Parmesan or American cheese on top.Zipper...
Frugal and Nutritious Summer Snacks
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Easy Ways To Save Money & Abundance Revisited
A penny saved is a penny earned so they say. Today most people want to save all the pennies they can, in fact if you look after the pennies the "pounds" will look after themselves.Now I'm not saying you should be a cheapskate but if you go around wasting money you won't be able to say you are "Pennywise"Now a good example of how to save money is this. You might be down at the mall or Ice Skating and you find yourself getting hungry.You could immediately go to a local fried chicken or hamburger franchise. There you will find amyriad of ways to "Waste your money"... Yes thats right!!Now when a detective arrives on a crime scene one of the first questions he should ask himself is this "Who stands to gain financially from this crime?"See what I mean? You spend your good money so someone can poison you with overdoses of sugar, chemicals, transfats etc etc.A better idea is this.
Cut some fresh fruit into small easy to bite pieces, put it into a plastic bag and take it with you when...
Easy Ways To Save Money & Abundance Revisited
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Get ready for summer! The art of turning fruit into art catches every hosts attention!
(ContentDesk) April 16, 2004 -- The Art of Fruit?Turning a Simple Strawberry into a Ravishing Rose!When you think of a good book you think, clarity, content and captivating?Aristocratic Fruits, The art of transforming fruits into art, does just that!
It is fantastic new book that not only instructs chefs, culinary aficionados and regular people on how to create works of art from a simple fruit, but it's also a beautiful addition to one's book collection.
Although there are a plethora of books on cooking and baking ideas and recipes, there is no book that teaches the art of grade manger (fruit decoration) in as thorough, original and precise manner as Aristocratic Fruits.
Have you ever seen a magnificently monogrammed melon or a plate of perfect persimmon petals?
Just flipping through Aristocratic Fruits opens your eyes to world of fruit no one has ever seen before!
This book is filled with live photographs and clear, easy-to-understand instructions.
Fruit > Get ready for summer! The art of turning fruit into art catches every hosts attention!
Food Supplement Has Healthy Sales Growth, Gains Popularity
XanGo?, a premier food supplement, is coming to the forefront of health food products as shown by their exceptionally healthy year of sales growth in 2004.
Made from the puree of the rare mangosteen fruit, Xango is becoming known worldwide for its health benefits.
XanGo's unprecedented growth in the food supplement industry is attributed to the unique quality of the product.
XanGo's sales growth?$40 million in sales the first year and $150 million the second year?more than tripled in 2004, making it a leading health drink product and sales model in the highly competitive business of food supplements.
This single product company's success is buoyed by the seasoned corporate management executives,...
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