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		<title>Beautiful Bonsai Secrets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beautiful Bonsai Secrets Step-by-step Guide That Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Identifying, Finding, Cultivating, Protecting And Maintaining Beautiful Bonsai Trees! Beautiful Bonsai Secrets Recommended ReadingplantsStainless Steel Sport Bottle]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Beautiful Bonsai Secrets</strong><br />
Step-by-step Guide That Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Identifying, Finding, Cultivating, Protecting And Maintaining Beautiful Bonsai Trees!<br />
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		<title>Rose Secrets Revealed.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comprehensive Guide To Roses. Rose Secrets Revealed. Recommended ReadingplantsPowerpoint-growing plants, seeds, fruit.Powerpoint-growing plants, seeds, fruit.Home Hydroponic Gardening Guide &#8211; Learn to Grow HydroponicsPlants vs Zombies: Close Shave Achievement GuideJiffy 5032 Professional Greenhouse 25-Plant Starter KitMiracle-Gro 1001501 32-Ounce All Purpose Liquid &#8230; <a href="http://understandplants.com/rose-secrets-revealed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comprehensive Guide To Roses.<br />
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		<title>Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ISBN13: 9781580170277 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThis classic has now taught generations of gardeners how to use the natural benefits of plants to protect and support each other. Here is a reader&#8217;s complete &#8230; <a href="http://understandplants.com/carrots-love-tomatoes-secrets-of-companion-planting-for-successful-gardening/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><b>Product Description</b><br />This classic has now taught generations of gardeners how to use the natural benefits of plants to protect and support each other. Here is a reader&#8217;s complete reference to which plants nourish the soil, which keep away bugs and pests, and which plants just don&#8217;t get along. Here is a complete guide to using companion planting to grow a better garden. 555,000 copies in print.<b>Amazon.com Review</b><br />This gardening classic was first published in 1975, and now a  seco&#8230; <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Love-Tomatoes-Companion-Successful/dp/1580170277%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ376C2RJCZVZ6XQQ%26tag%3Dfeaturely-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1580170277" rel="nofollow">More >></a></p>
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		<title>Secrets of Companion Planting: Plants That Help, Plants That Hurt</title>
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<p><b>Product Description</b><br />Transform &#97; messy, tangled garden &#105;&#110;&#116;&#111; &#97; lush, productive retreat &#119;&#105;&#116;&#104; &#116;&#104;&#105;&#115; simple yet thorough handbook. The basics &#111;&#102; companion gardening &#99;&#97;&#110; &#98;&#101; &#101;&#97;&#115;&#105;&#108;&#121; integrated &#105;&#110;&#116;&#111; one’s gardening style &#117;&#115;&#105;&#110;&#103; &#116;&#104;&#101; nurturing power &#111;&#102; Mother Nature &#97;&#110;&#100; taking fundamental principles &#105;&#110;&#116;&#111; account. Not merely &#97; seasonal occupation &#111;&#114; hobby, companion planting &#105;&#115; &#97; natural &#119;&#97;&#121; &#116;&#111; restore balance &#116;&#111; outdoor spaces. By planting certain plants &#105;&#110; close proximity, &#101;&#97;&#99;&#104; helps &#116;&#104;&#101; others&#8230; <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Companion-Planting-Plants-That/dp/1933317930%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ376C2RJCZVZ6XQQ%26tag%3Dfeaturely-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1933317930" rel="nofollow">More >></a></p>
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		<title>Worm Farming Secrets &#8211; Best Selling Guide To Worm Composting.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[112 Page Exclusive Manual &#8211; The Business &#038; Biology Of Raising Earthworms &#8211; Includes Over 124 Individual Back Issues Of The Worm Farming Secrets Newsletter &#8211; More Than 1,200 Additional Pages Of Worm Composting Content As A Free Bonus. Worm &#8230; <a href="http://understandplants.com/worm-farming-secrets-best-selling-guide-to-worm-composting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>                    112 Page Exclusive Manual &#8211; The Business &#038; Biology Of Raising Earthworms &#8211; Includes Over 124 Individual Back Issues Of The Worm Farming Secrets Newsletter &#8211; More Than 1,200 Additional Pages Of Worm Composting Content As A Free Bonus.</p>
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		<title>Vegan Diet Secrets: Protein Myths</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you want to become a vegetarian the most important question you may ask yourself or your health care specialist is &#8220;How about proteins? How am I gonna get enough proteins? I&#8217;ve heard that a vegetarian diet doesn&#8217;t include enough &#8230; <a href="http://understandplants.com/vegan-diet-secrets-protein-myths/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you want to become a vegetarian the most important question you may ask yourself or your health care specialist is &#8220;How about proteins? How am I gonna get enough proteins? I&#8217;ve heard that a vegetarian diet doesn&#8217;t include enough proteins. Is that true?&#8221;.</p>
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<p>I know proteins are considered the number one ingredient in our diet. A lot of people believe that meat is the major protein source and protein from meat, fish or eggs is by far superior to protein coming from other sources. Now, let&#8217;s look at the reality and the facts, for a change.</p>
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<p>It is not true that protein from meat, fish, milk or eggs is superior to protein from plant sources. Thousands of health studies tell a different story. And here are the facts:</p>
<p><b>Protein Fact #1</b>: Protein coming from meat, fish or eggs is by no means superior to protein from plant sources. They are the same. In fact protein from plants could be considered healthier since plants contain no fats or toxic residues.</p>
<p><b>Protein Fact #2</b>: A vegetarian diet with balanced portions of proteins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates will protect you and provide enough protein for your body to work effectively.</p>
<p><b>Protein Fact #3</b>: You need to have a balanced diet. Too much protein is as bad as too little protein. Too much protein increases the risk for serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes or stomach problems. On the other hand, a complete vegetarian and vegan diet are proved to be remarkably successful in the treatment of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and more.</p>
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<p>In other words it&#8217;s fairly easy for a vegetarian to cover protein needs. Almost every kind of vegetables, grains, nuts or seeds contain proteins. The key is to have a balanced diet and consume all kinds of food. Combine vegetables with fruits and nuts and you&#8217;ll have no difficulty getting enough protein. Just make sure you also get enough calories to maintain your weight status.</p>
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<p>Scientists recommend that adults should consume at least 50-80 grams of protein each day. Here are some vegan foods that contain more than enough protein to meet your needs. You can make all kinds of combinations using the following food-list:</p>
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<p>- Beans</p>
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<p>- Black eyed peas</p>
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<p>- Veggie burger</p>
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<p>- Soy milk</p>
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<p>- Chickpeas</p>
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<p>- Bagel</p>
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<p>- Peanut butter</p>
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<p>- Spaghetti</p>
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<p>- Spinach</p>
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<p>- Soy yogurt</p>
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<p>- Sunflower seeds</p>
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<p>- Walnuts</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>- Almonds </p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>- Cashews</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>- Rice</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>- Potatoes</p>
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<p>I have no idea why protein has been so misrepresented. Even health care professionals will tell you that protein is the queen of a healthy nutrition. Researches show that today, the average adult receives 7 times more protein than is needed.</p>
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<p>Once again, money and the struggle for wealth are responsible for this misunderstanding. Factory farms, modern meat processing industries and refrigeration made meat available to everybody. And what are the results? Health problems, world hunger, environmental issues and more problems deriving directly from the industrialization of our diets.</p>
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<p>Our world and our societies would be much healthier and kinder if only we had adopted green diets or a balanced combination of &#8220;Green Foods&#8221;, meat and dairy products. If only we could realize that meat and protein is not as significant as it is considered to be. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is more to house plant care than sticking a plant near a window and leaving it grow. The truth is that there are many houseplants out there that are very forgiving of error and when you are just getting started, gravitate towards those. Head to the local nursery and see if the clerk can recommend something for you, or look at the labels and see if there is a level of skill required. Proper house plant care requires you keep in mind some basics. Lets take a look at some of them now.</p>
<p>First take a look at the space where your houseplant is going to live. You should make sure that your houseplant has good soil; this does not mean that you should simply go outside and dig up some from the yard! Look for potting soil that has ingredients in it that will nourish your plant as well as provide good drainage. When you bring your plant home, it will probably be in a container with its own soil, but chances are good, especially if it is a new plant, that you are going to need to replace it at some point soon. When you notice that the roots are pushing against the sides of the pot or when the water drains through too quickly, it is time to look into a new pot for your plant.</p>
<p>Good house plant care calls for regularly fertilizing of plants. Depending on the individual plant, there will be directions that you can refer to let you know how often you should do it. The issue is that when the plant is indoors, it has less opportunity to get the nutrients and minerals that it needs, and this is what fertilizer will do. Fertilizer will feed the plants and this in turn helps the plant grow up towards maturity. </p>
<p>Similarly, take some time to consider what kind of light your houseplant wants. Different plants have different needs. If a plant needs strong light, consider placing it in a southern or eastern exposure. Plants that do not need as much light can get by very handily with an northern or western exposure. In some cases, you may want to rotate your plant from time to time to make sure that it grows up straight rather than leaning in a diagonal towards the light.</p>
<p>An important part of house plant care is the watering of your plants. Remember that under-watering can leave the plant looking sickly and unable to absorb essential nutrients, while over-watering can create root rot. Take some time and really consider what your options are going to be and check the care guide to see what watering schedule is ideal for your plants. Typically, flowering plants need more water than foliage plants.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The grower&#8217;s task, and it is no easy one, is to set in motion the complicated growth processes of the orchid plant, and, through maintenance of proper balance, insure continuation of that process. Using the energy provided by light, the green leaf chlorophyll transforms the carbon dioxide from the air and the mineral salts from moisture into sugar and other carbohydrates. These energy carbohydrates are stored until needed either for rebuilding plant tissue or for flowering. </p>
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The pseudobulbs of some types, the large leathery leaves of others, and the slender grass-like leaves of orchids lacking pseudobulbs are the storage reservoirs. The cycle will continue only if the grower devotes the utmost attention to the special requirements of the orchid. The reward for his devotion comes when the brilliant bloom and beauty of the tropics is reproduced in the greenhouse.</p>
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One of the many points to be considered is the matter of how much light should be admitted. It must be decided whether to grow the plants &#8216;soft&#8217; or &#8216;hard,&#8217; to use the parlance of experienced growers. The amateur must make his own choice.</p>
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To grow &#8216;soft&#8217; means to shade the plants from the sun so that the leaves remain a beautiful dark green. There can be no doubt that this method produces the most beautiful plants, but the quality of bloom is a question that cannot be answered so definitely. In &#8216;soft&#8217; conditions care must be exercised not to shade to the point where flower growth will be hindered.</p>
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To grow &#8216;hard&#8217; means to allow so much light that the leaves have decided overtones of yellow. This method, while marring the appearance of the plant, is said by its proponents to give increased bloom. Too much light must be avoided, since it will burn the plant and growth will be interrupted. Dry, yellow flower sheaths will at times result from such sunburn, and incipient buds will become steamy and subject to destruction by wet rot. Cutting off the very top of such a sheath with a sharp knife will allow air to reach the bud and may save it.</p>
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Once the amateur has made the choice between &#8216;soft&#8217; and &#8216;hard&#8217; methods, the subsequent treatment must be consistent. If much sun is provided, more moisture and air will be required. If the plants are grown with minimum sun they will require less moisture, but an increase in ventilation may be needed to keep the air sweet.</p>
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Too great an increase in heat during the winter is a common error of orchid growers. Plants store up energy during the daylight hours and give off or transpire energy at night. Increase in night heat increases transpiration. Shorter periods of daylight lessen the manufacture of energy.</p>
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If the plant loses more energy at night than it is able to store during the day, obviously it will suffer. Orchids are very susceptible to shock of any kind, and they take considerable time to recover &#8211; if they ever do. This danger must be borne in mind regarding sunburn, chilling, or energy deficit.</p>
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The problem of the amount of heat is closely allied to the matter of light. Most climates in the temperate zone require artificial heat in the orchid house to supplement that provided by the sun. Automatic controls simplify the matter, but they do not take the place of brainwork. The beginner must watch his plants carefully, combining all his knowledge of orchids with solicitous observation and a strong admixture of green thumb.</p>
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The grower should vary heat conditions to balance other conditions of the house and plants. As in most native habitats, the temperature can be some degrees lower in winter than in summer. This is another point on which there is difference of opinion.</p>
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Experimenting with orchids is extremely precarious because their life cycle is so long, five to seven years from seed to bloom, and the cause of damage may have been forgotten in the six or eight months before it is evident.</p>
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Such are some of the variables which come into play for the serious orchidist.  Conquer these, and he stands a good chance of raising some wonderful blooms.</p>
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