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By R Barbara
Verbenaceae, commonly known as lantana is a fast growing tropical American native. It is grown as an annual in all zones below 8, and may even freeze in zones 8 - 10. It is typically grown as a ground cover, shrub, or in containers, including hanging baskets, depending on the type you select.
These fluffy pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. Learn how to make them in this short video.
Corned Beef Nuggets in Pineapple Sauce
By katrine2706
When you got nothing left but canned goods. Another issue is that you can have choosy kids. That's the time we become instant kitchen magicians. Here's a kid friendly dish you can add to your childrens' lunch box.
Air Plant with Layered Sand and Glitter
By 15mhhm15
I enjoy planting and especially decorating the home with indoor plants. My toddler asked how come he doesn't have a planter of his own creation, so I thought this would be a fun mess free little planer he could make. It turned out beautifully, and adds a nice touch of color from the colored sand and mixture of glitter!
Plant Matchsticks with Peppers
By Judy
If you put a couple of matchsticks in the hole before you put your pepper plant in, you will be providing the plant with phosphorus, and you will get a more robust plant.
Starting A Pecan Tree From Seed
By likekinds
This technique is not an oversimplification. It really is this simple. You can forget about location, sun, shade, hillside, etc. As to the ph of the 'medium' you start the seed in; it really doesn't matter. Temperature? If it feels good to you, the incubating pecan will love it, too. How much to water? None needed.
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