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June Recipe - Festive Pizza Appetizers

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Festive Pizza Appetizers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Makes 60 Appetizers
1 container (8 ounces) dill dip or spinach dip
1 package (16 ounces) ready-toserve pizza crust (12 to 14 inches in diameter)
2 cups chopped fresh vegetable
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

1. Spread dill dip over pizza crust within 1/2 inch of edge.
2. Sprinkle with vegetables and cheese. Cut into 1 1/2 inch diamond shapes.

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June Gardening Tips

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

With the arrival of official summer, things can become a little hectic in the garden with weeds growing in the orders and grass that seems to grow over night.  Now is the time to plant out the summer bedding plants that will give a riot of color all through the summer and often into the autumn.

Before planting you must prepare he soil in the planting area. Dig over the bed and remove any weeds, then apply either artificial fertilizer or if you can obtain it good farmyard manure or horse manure. After planting, water the area heavily, then water the plants frequently until the roots are established. Watch out for pests.  As the weather warms up, so the insect population explodes. Spray with a suitable spray product as soon as pests are detected.

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How to Care for Fresh Cut Flowers

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

We all love to stare at beautiful flowers. But after a while, they start to wilt and we find ourselves wishing they could stay fresh longer. Here are some tips to enjoying your beautiful flowers longer:

  1. Upon receipt of your flowers, cut stems at an angle and place them immediately in water to maximize water intake.  Remember that they have been removed from their source of water, the root system, and will wilt quickly if not placed in water.
  2. Commercial preservatives will increase the life of cut flowers and should always be used.
  3. Keep the vase or container always clean, and the water in it always clear. Also remove all leaves below the water surface, as they soon deteriorate.
  4. Keep away from fans; this is because it dehydrates our cut flowers. You should keep flowers away from electronic devices.

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