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The article provides information on various events and topics for the month of February. It mentions that February's birth flowers are the iris and violet, which symbolize courage, faith, hope, modesty, humility, and faithfulness. It also highlights events such as Groundhog Day, World Wetlands Day, The Great Backyard Bird Count, Family Day, Canada's Agriculture Day, Valentine's Day, International Winter Bike To Work Day, and Black History Month. The article includes a weather forecast for different regions of Canada and provides gardening tips for the month. Additionally, it features a full moon called the Snow Moon and highlights the polar bear as Canada's iconic animal. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a comprehensive winter garden checklist, emphasizing planting, harvesting, maintenance, and protection of plants. It suggests planting fruit trees, roses, and native perennials, while also providing tips on harvesting flowers and creating unique arrangements. Additionally, the article offers insights on curating garden spaces with vintage decor and greenery in containers, focusing on structural design elements and embracing the wabi-sabi aesthetic. The text also includes tips on sourcing materials, plant selection, and placement for impactful and visually appealing garden designs. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Harrowsmith presents a variety of eco-friendly holiday gift ideas, including sustainable products such as hand scrubs, LED beanies, recycled leggings, food wraps, garlic bulbs, recycled cashmere mittens, and outdoor gear made from sustainable materials. The article also highlights the concept of eco-gift giving, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices and experiences over material possessions. Additionally, it mentions the availability of free seeds at public libraries in Canada and encourages readers to consider hosting seed exchanges or gift exchanges during the holiday season. [Extracted from the article]

This article from American Farmhouse Style Magazine discusses the process of building a greenhouse using old windows. The author shares their personal journey of collecting materials and turning their dream into a reality. They provide tips on finding materials, such as thrifting and receiving gifts from friends and family. The article also offers advice on designing and constructing the greenhouse, including tips on the foundation, framework, assembly, and ventilation. Additionally, the author suggests ideas for styling and decorating the greenhouse, as well as tips for creating an enchanting outdoor dining experience. The article emphasizes the benefits of repurposing old materials and the joy of working on the project with loved ones. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the evolution of online strategies in retail, highlighting the experiences of retailers, including Cox Hardware & Lumber. It emphasizes their long-standing adoption of e-commerce, challenges in maintaining repeat business, and strategies to integrate online sales with in-store operations to enhance customer engagement and convenience.

This article from Mother Earth News provides information on keeping chickens in winter gardens. It explains that chickens can benefit from scratching through the garden soil in winter, which improves their mental and physical health while also benefiting the garden soil and reducing weeds and pests. The article also discusses the essential elements that chickens need to successfully overwinter, including good nutrition, access to fresh water, protection from predators, and protection from the elements. It suggests using faux free-ranging or temporary fencing to protect chickens from predators while allowing them to forage in the garden. Additionally, the article highlights the benefits of chickens working the soil in winter, such as providing natural fertilizer and clearing the garden of weed seeds and invertebrates. It also provides tips for protecting chickens from predator attacks and ensuring their safety while foraging in the garden. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides tips and suggestions for organizing and cleaning your home. It suggests using extra time during Bank Holidays to tackle tasks such as spring cleaning, decluttering, and tidying the garden shed. The article also offers advice on caring for houseplants, deep cleaning beds, and refreshing the bathroom with new tiles. The tips include making a list of tasks, breaking them down into manageable chunks, and organizing storage spaces. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Wood Magazine provides plans and instructions for building a lean-to shed for lawn and garden equipment. The shed can be placed next to a house or garage or freestanding in the yard. It is designed to be easily accessible and movable, with the structure resting on paver blocks instead of footings. The article includes detailed steps for constructing the shed, including building the frame, doors, rafters, and roof. It also provides guidance on setting up the shed on-site and finishing touches such as painting and organizing the interior. [Extracted from the article]

Battery mowers are a more environmentally friendly option compared to petrol mowers, as they produce no air pollution and are quieter to use. However, there are some downsides to battery mowers, such as the environmental impact of lithium batteries and the reliance on fossil fuel power plants for recharging. This document provides a table comparing various lawn mowers based on their price, CHOICE Expert Rating, and features, including both battery-powered and petrol-powered models. The summary highlights three top-performing mowers: the Bosch CityMower 18 as the best budget battery mower, the Honda HRN216VKU as the best petrol mower, and the Victa Classic Cut Anniversary Edition as the best budget petrol mower. The summary also mentions that the Bushranger 46TB45 is a comparable option to the Victa Classic Cut but does not offer mulching. [Extracted from the article]

This article is about a project folder designed by Stephanie to organize gardening supplies. The folder has pockets for seed packets, notebooks, seed catalogs, pencils, and rulers. The article provides instructions on how to make the folder, including the measurements and materials needed. It also includes diagrams and photos for reference. Stephanie is described as a midwestern girl who loves fabric and vintage items. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the completion of massive earthworks for a 420-hectare subdivision in Levin, New Zealand, aimed at providing around 2500 residential properties. Topics include the history and need for the subdivision, the funding and planning process, and details of the earthmoving operations, including the reuse of materials and environmental considerations.

The article discusses the success of the Kismet restaurants in Los Angeles, which specialize in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine using Californian produce. The authors, Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, have established themselves as purveyors of a unique blend of Middle Eastern-Mediterranean-Californian cooking. Their new cookbook, "Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes," offers home-cook-friendly versions of their restaurant classics and other recipes. The article includes three recipes from the cookbook: Can't-Take-It-Off-the-Menu Cucumber Salad, The Only Way To Bake A Salmon, and Perfect Smashed Potatoes. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a comprehensive calendar of events happening in Idaho in March and April 2024. It highlights various events such as the Rock & Gem Show, guided tours of the World Center for Birds of Prey, the Wild West Seminar, the Boise Flower & Garden Show, and the Chrome in the Dome Car Show. The article also lists a range of events happening in different regions of Idaho, including book clubs, art shows, concerts, and festivals. In April, there will be events such as the Gem State Comic Con, the Artistry in Wood Show, Soundscapes: A Musical Experience, a jazz band and ensemble concert, A Night at the Ballet by the Idaho Falls Symphony, the Pebble Creek Cowboy Classic, the Pocatello Spring Fair, and the play "Anything Goes" at the Palace Theatre. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the challenges and issues associated with using ethanol-blended fuels, specifically E10 and E5 petrol, in small outboard motors. Ethanol is added to reduce the carbon footprint of fossil fuels, but it can cause problems such as phase separation, where the fuel breaks down into layers of water and reduced octane petrol. Ethanol can also damage non-compatible plastic or rubber parts in older engines. The article provides solutions for managing these issues, including keeping records of fuel usage, not storing excess fuel, using E5 petrol with lower ethanol content, adding fuel additives, and considering alternative fuels like Aspen fuel. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a preview of various mower brands and their products. Archer, an Australian-owned company, offers a wide range of parts and accessories for the chain saw and lawn and garden industry. Heftee specializes in lifts for technicians working on riding mowers and commercial turf equipment. Masport, a dealer brand in North America, offers high-quality lawncare machinery with various features. Mean Green focuses on commercial electric mowing and has developed a line of electric mowers. Oregon provides professional-grade blades and parts for power equipment. Prufrex offers a motor management system for electric mowers. Rotary manufactures professional-grade mower blades, and Stens supplies aftermarket parts for mowers. Sunbelt Outdoor Products is a wholesaler of turf products, including mower blades and grass catchers. Precision Equipment is an industry leader in lawn equipment such as spreaders and lawn rollers. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Woman's Day (Australia Edition) provides a list of gift ideas for Father's Day at various price points. The gifts range from under $20 to under $50 and include items such as socks, slippers, boardshorts, gardening kits, puzzles, water bottles, key holders, caps, mugs, gardening gloves, shirts, cocktail shakers, wallets, bedside organizers, rugby league books, meat thermometers, car diffusers, and shave gel. The article also includes tips on making the most of spring weather and indulging in self-care. [Extracted from the article]

Timber frame meets PV array Moore delineates three aspects of a SunCommon solar canopy installation. Moore has the same-size solar array on his roof as he does on his timber canopy, but the latter produces 10% more electricity over the course of a year. SunCommon has partnered with New Energy Works, an employee-owned timber-frame and design company based in New York and Oregon, to deliver timber-framed canopies in one complete energy-producing package. [Extracted from the article]

The Ohio Department of Medicaid has approved a proposal to incentivize nursing homes in Ohio to provide more private rooms for residents. This plan aims to improve the quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents. Studies have shown that most long-term care residents prefer private rooms, and this shift can also lead to better health outcomes. Nursing homes that meet the requirements will receive additional reimbursement for offering private rooms. The new reimbursement structure will be implemented in the coming months. [Extracted from the article]

The sun makes an early appearance on the coast, but you can pull your king-size, Maine-made Cuddledown comforter up over your eyes. cliffhousemaine.com NEW HOTEL > The Lincoln Hotel, Biddeford Maine's scene-iest boutique hotel opened last fall in a repurposed textile mill, part of the "Biddesance" transforming Biddeford into a baby Brooklyn. And when this one-of-a-kind family amusement by industry leader Sally Dark Rides debuts this summer, you'll want to grip your curse eradicator tightly and laser down all the menacing characters you'll encounter in 14 spooky rooms, all while keeping a keen eye out for Maine-themed "Easter eggs." BAKERY, SWEETS > Norimoto, Portland When Martha Stewart visited here last fall, she became the latest to fall under a spell that baker Atsuko Fujimoto has been weaving in Portland for almost 20 years. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the sustainable gardening practices that can be implemented in backyard. Topics include considered the use of leftover liquids from the kitchen, such as coffee and pasta water, as a natural liquid fertilizer for plants and suggests using compost as potting media instead of peat moss, which releases carbon dioxide when it breaks down.

B 3 b Flip the base upright and place the box assembly on top, centered side-to-side and with the front edge 12" from the front of the base B [Exploded View] b . B 3 b Place the bottom assembly inside the back/side assembly so one end of the bottom assembly is flush with the shaped end of the sides (F). ONE CLASSY CHASSIS B 1 b Cut the front and back legs (A, B) to size B [Materials List] b . [Extracted from the article]

Your horse's hay or feed delivery may have come on pallets, or you can often get some from feed stores or large garden supply stores. A good manure management plan means fewer parasites and less muck when it rains. PICK UP MANURE REGULARLY Picking up manure from pastures every one to three days reduces the parasite (worm) population in your horse's gut, which will keep your horse healthier. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study suggests that there are significant changes happening in UK gardens. One survey found that homeowners are increasingly against synthetic turf for lawns due to concerns about flooding. Another survey revealed that demand for synthetic grass has plummeted, while interest in garden maintenance has increased. Additionally, a survey of homeowners' dream gardens showed a preference for natural grass, trees, and wildlife habitats. Overall, the data suggests that homeowners are prioritizing sustainability and biodiversity in their outdoor spaces. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Harrowsmith magazine, titled "That Ol' Rototiller of Mine," is a personal reflection by writer Michael Schultz on his long-standing relationship with his rototiller. Schultz recounts how he acquired the rototiller in the 1980s and how it has served him and his neighbor Dave in their gardening endeavors ever since. The rototiller has been reliable and durable, requiring only minor repairs over the years. Schultz emphasizes the value of communal sharing and the longevity of the rototiller in a world where built-in obsolescence is common. The article concludes with a fond farewell to the rototiller, which has become an integral part of Schultz's gardening routine. [Extracted from the article]

But this doesn't detract from its usefulness, explains Hailey Moore, nursery manager at the Center for Native Plants in Whitefish, Mont., pointing out that a rain garden can be as big or as small as it needs to be. As with any garden, even those planted with native varieties, there is a certain level of maintenance for a rain garden. "I think for some of the homeowners, the biggest challenge is the rain gardens are doing too well", says Moore about the Kalispell initiative. PHOTO (COLOR): Above: Homeowner Becky Groose started her rain garden in Kalispell, Mont., as part of the Flathead Rain Garden Initiative, a public program ecouraging the construction of these runoff-stopping landscape elements. [Extracted from the article]

Reassessing America's most hated appliance [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]