News garden 2008-07-07 Andanh.com

Soap, hair or spice can fight plant-eating deer Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:05:35 -0500
It took hours to get those impatiens looking just right and those pole beans growing, only to have them mowed down by hungry deer.

Valpo's Ogden Gardens now a joy all summer long Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:14:03 -0500
More than 30 years ago, Ogden Gardens was an open field dotted with trees and Spirea and used for athletic practice sessions.

New products for your home and garden Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:14:03 -0500
DON'T SWEAT IT Adding central air to one's home costs thousands of dollars. A cool option: A free-standing portable air conditioner, like DeLonghi's compact PAC A120E. Roll the wheeled "Pinguino" (Italian for penguin) into the desired room and press the electronic display: the 12,000 BTUs will cool a large room (400 square feet) or a small apartment. This four-speed model is "green," using ozone-friendly R410a gas. Features include a timer, adjustable thermostat and no-drip technology.

Hummingbird plays his part in garden drama Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:14:03 -0500
Our feisty little hummingbird is either lazy or isn't much on flying.

Ice-cream molds a fun collectible Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:14:03 -0500
July is National Ice Cream Month. According to the International Dairy Food Association, this sweet treat is enjoyed by 90 percent of the nation's population.

Home and Garden Calendar Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:14:03 -0500
GARDEN CLUB | Valparaiso Vale of Paradise Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. July 10 at 1158 Hayes Leonard Road. There will be a short meeting and then leave for Fernwood Botanic Gardens in Niles, Mich.

Home and garden news and notes Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:14:03 -0500
WHAT'S NEW: WATER BOTTLES CAN CATCH MICE Plastic water bottles can get a second use as humane mousetraps with a device called Catch A Mouse.

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