What is your opinion on algae and lichens within the garden? Are you trying to discourage them or are you one of the select few who promote their growth. Let me introduce you to these algae and lichens, so you can make an informed decision. Algae in glasshouses and polytunnels Algae are the much-maligned green slimes found on ponds and as a greenish scum on paths and drives. You may be surprised to know algae is actually a garden plant, albeit a stem-less and non-flower...

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If they made quality TV shows about home appliances I?d be featured on Dirty Jobs. I get to make a lot of noise and eat a lot of different stuff, but most of that stuff is so gross you wouldn?t feed it to your worst enemy. Yet you give it to me and expect me to be happy about it. Good thing for you its built into my circuits to take your gross dirt and fuzz and really chew it up.

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Outdoor playgrounds are safe and fun, and a great learning tool for children.

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There are a lot of basic rules for working around power tools that everyone has probably known since they took a high school shop class. These are the kind of rules that were born out of common sense, even though they aren?t always applied in our everyday lives. Everyone knows you should always pay attention to what is going on around you and never rough house in the shop area. Eye protection is a must, even if you feel silly wearing goggles. Proper protective clothing that f...

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Notebooks, pens and pencils are the usual necessities for school days, but if parents want to give their kids the best shot at a good learning experience, doctors urge parents not to overlook having their kids' eyes examined and updating their prescription lenses.

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Where you live will probably dictate whether a baby nursery is the norm; and your budget and living accommodation will influence whether you are able to follow that norm or tradition and supply your new baby with their own separate nursery. A baby nursery, or separate bedroom for a new born, is not the usual practice in many countries. My children by my first marriage were brought up in England, where a baby, on being taken home from hospital, will go home to a separate be...

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Training your dog can be time consuming and frustrating at times, but it's well worth it. Here are several tips that should help things go much smoother and faster... plus reduce the frustration both you and your dog feel! Conduct "play training" where by the training tasks are made into fun games and your dog's play drive is used as motivation. There are a lot of really good books available on this type of training. Intelligent dogs can also be stubborn, so you may hav...

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Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment. It is a popular day for pets to be “blessed”.

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National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. This day gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. Stolen generations refer to Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.

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You may know breastfeeding is best for your baby, but making it work for you can be another story. One mom reveals the contract she made with her midwife to nurse for a full year, and offers suggestions on how you, too, can commit to breastfeeding.

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