Great appeal to ‘The Crown’
Given the praise for The Crown, I signed up for Netflix to watch it. It is too early to weigh in after only a few episodes, but I can already see why Stuart Varney of Fox [Read More]
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Info on Christmas cactus, aloe
Q: My Christmas cactus is wilting. What caused this to happen? A: After blooming the plant will go semi-dormant and sometimes limpness is connected to this. [Read More]
Three categories of pants
The word “pants” is a generic term that refers to three principle categories, of fit between the waist and crotch, jeans, slacks, and trousers—all pants—look and fit [Read More]
Special Valentine’s Day treat
GAINESVILLE— Nothing says “I care” on Valentine’s Day more than a homemade card. With that in mind, during the month of February, kids in the Florida 4-H youth [Read More]
Mysteries of sewing machines
There sits in almost every home in America a mysterious looking object that is not being used to its full potential. Inside it has all the makings of womanhood but it grows [Read More]
On African Violets and other blooms
Q: How do I start African violets? I have good luck with them and would like more. A: Leaf cuttings are the normal method of propagation. Cut the leaf from the plant [Read More]
UF plant camp is in June
GAINESVILLE – Teachers, it’s that time of year again. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will have applications for its popular and [Read More]
Questions on allamanda, calla lilies
Q: I have an allamanda and would like to know if I can transplant it now. A: Since this is a cold sensitive plant, if you move it now, you will need to protect it [Read More]
Still life
The mention of Zurbarán in my last essay leads me to recall another Zurbarán masterpiece, The Crucifixion in the Art Institute of Chicago. When I went to see the [Read More]
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