Hand Protection During the Summer

by Amy Nutt During the summer, we normally think of the damaging affects of the sun on our skin so we take great care in protecting it. One area we do not usually think about is our hands. The sun, water, dirt and other substances can all damage our hands. It is important that one implements a care plan designed to protect the hands because one of the first signs of aging can be seen on the hands. The following are a number of helpful tips that will protect your hands during the summer: 1

The garden that we grew

The garden that we grew

K-Gr 2-In this appealing addition to the series, children are making a garden. The whole process, from preparing the soil to creating things from their harvested pumpkins, is cheerfully and simply reported in verse, two or four lines on each double-page spread. The illustrations of the smiling, busy youngsters show that they’re into the project with both their spirits and their bodies: into the dirt “all warm and brown,” the water, the weeds, and finally the pumpkins-”Inside the pumpkins/is wet, orange goop./This is the way/we scoop, scoop, scoop, scoop!” with both spoons and hands. Beginning readers should enjoy the short, simple text, the enthusiasm of the children, and the fun they’re having.

Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME

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Hand-Pollinating Pumpkins

I learned how to fondle hand-pollinate pumpkins! The bees have been increasing but we’re not the sort to leave anything to chance, and when you’re looking for a reason to play in the dirt, you take what you can get. Even if it means feeling a bit pervy. Justin has been reading from Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners about the pollination of pumpkins. It was something he had hoped to do but it seems our pumpkin flowers only open in the morning, when

The Southern Kitchen Garden Vegetables Fruits Herbs and Flowers Essential for the Southern Cook

The Southern Kitchen Garden Vegetables Fruits Herbs and Flowers Essential for the Southern Cook

Brimming with fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit, the kitchen garden is a celebration of the seasons from deep roots in the South - at times being the difference between being well-fed or hungry. The kitchen garden has now become fashionable addition to urban, suburban, and country homes. The book contains a planting guide for a variety of garden examples, charts, is essential reading for all gardeners ready to produce food for their tables.

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5 Stars Gardening Bible for the South
This came highly recommended by a woman who doubled her garden yield using it! Absolutely the best guide for veggie gardening in the South, including Florida. Arrived in excellent condition and within less than specified timeframe.

5 Stars Excellent
Excellent book. A must have resource for anyone wanting to grow a great kitchen garden in the south.

5 Stars P. B., Garden Writer
Anyone who is either new to food gardening in the South or has been unsuccessful in their previous attempts will appreciate this very useful new gardening book. Adams and LeRoy clearly explain the tricks to growing edibles from delicious veggies and fruits to fragrant herbs and flowers. Unlike many typical how-to books, this wisdom comes from the author’s own hand-in-the-dirt experience, and it is beautifully illustrated with photographs sure to inspire the reader to create their own kitchen garden space. An excellant gift book that will be treasured for years.

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