Sunflowers for beauty, food and oil: these giants are the pride of the August garden and can be a good food source
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Growing sunflowers for the seeds can be rewarding, if the birds can be thwarted. Some suggestions for beating the birds are given. Even a few plants grown away from the main patch can often deter them. Tips are given on growing sunflowers, and on harvesting, winnowing and pressing the seeds.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1997
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Scented geraniums: these aromatic houseplants are easy to grow
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Many varieties of scented geraniums are available, and 27 are described. Pelargoniums, like their cousins the true geraniums, are hardy and easy to grow as house plants. In a cold climate, these perennials must be brought inside before the first frost.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1998
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Variety in the salad of life: put a little creative spark in your menu with these lively salads
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Recipes for five tasty salads and one salad dressing are provided. They include a variety of vegetable salads, a fish and spinach salad, and a chicken cilantro salad. The dressing is a cheese, garlic-chive dressing.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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