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Jul62018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to Care for Rose Bushes in Cold Climates

Home & Garden

Whether grown in a rose garden or as part of a larger perennial bed, the survival of rose bushes during a harsh winter is a major concern for rose gardeners in northern climates. Protecting rose bushes starts with planting tough roses then developing a rose care plan. Types of Roses Rose species are propagated from wild roses. Shrub roses are hybrid plants bred from rose species. Old roses are from varieties created around the mid nineteenth century. Modern roses include hybrid teas, floribundas and climbers. Roses with a history of harsh winter survival include: -Carefree series shrub roses - hardy repeat bloomers with good pest resistance. -The Explorer series shrub and climbing roses - bred in Canada for winter hardiness. -Rosa ‘William Baffin’ - best hardy climbing rose....

Jul52018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

What Is Refined Carbohydrates And How It Is Helpful

Health

In the past several years, an onslaught of media touting the dangers of excessive carbohydrate consumption has led many Americans to question the role of carbohydrates in the diet. Will carbs make me fat? Which are bad carbs, and for that matter, which are good carbs? The fact is that excessive consumption of any kind of calorie has contributed to the widening of the American waistband. Admittedly, however, an overwhelming proportion of the American diet now comes from processed food, food that largely comprises refined carbohydrates. And thanks in part to misdirection by food marketers, the public is more confused than ever about what constitutes a healthy diet. Are carbs really evil, and if not, which kinds should we be eating? How Carbohydrates Function in the Body To under...

Jul42018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Colombia Vacations: The Latest Travel Hot Spot

Travel

Colombia vacations were chosen by more online travel sites as their top vacation pick than any other location In a recent poll. Here are some reasons why. Colombia Vacations: Travel Safety For most people, this may seem like an odd choice since Colombia has mostly been known for its cocaine trade and the violence and crime accompanying it. But that has changed dramatically in recent years due to a government and military crackdown on the crime and violence. As a result, the Colombian city of Cartagena actually has a lower crime rate than Philadelphia. Colombia Vacations: Climate Colombia is in South America. It is surrounded by Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. It also borders on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The language spoken is Spanish. Colomb...

Jul22018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Ornamental Shrubs with Edible Flower Blooms

Featured, Home & Garden

These three shrubs are often associated with pioneer gardens and cottage gardens - largely in part because of the edible blooms that added something of value to the kitchen. Roses for Tea, Salads and Gourmet Dishes Fragrant roses have always been enjoyed in cottage gardens and while many gardeners may have heard of "rose-hip jelly", they may not be aware that rose petals are also edible. Most cooks agree that the darker red and pink roses taste best and have a stronger flavor in cooking. Whenever cooking with rose petals, gardeners should be sure to cut the white ends of the petals off because that part is bitter. The most common way to use rose petals in the kitchen is to brew them in a tea. A cup of fresh rose petals can be boiled in a small pot of water to create a tea flav...

Jul12018 by Paul Linus1 Comment

Great Places to Shop in Prague

Featured, Travel

Unlike in other European cities, shopping in Prague hasn't had long to evolve. Communist department stores like Máj didn't exactly follow international style trends. While developing their own sense of style, the people of Prague have been strongly influenced by other countries, especially Italy and Spain. The blonde in stilettos and faded jeans (with a Dior bag) is the prototypical Prague supermodel, and it is these women - their images all over the Prague tabloids - who lead shopping trends. The Prague Fashion Scene On Na príkope, the main artery of Prague’s shopping district where you're never far from a branch of the Italian fashion chain Bloom, there are at least 15 shoe stores, and Spanish retailer Mango has expanded into the building next door. The designer boutiques, like...

Jun302018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

See Fortifications in Luxembourg

Travel

The impressive fortifications of Luxembourg are a major attraction of this European capital city of the similarly named country. The ruins of these Luxembourgian fortifications, which were amongst the strongest in nineteenth-century Europe, were added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1993. Fortress Luxembourg Luxembourg city’s history goes back to the tenth century when Count Sigefroi of the Mosel picked the Bock promontory to erect a fortress. He called his castle Lucilinburhuc – the name evolved through the centuries to the French Luxembourg and the German Luxemburg. In English, the French spelling is mostly used. Luxembourg was originally part of the Holy Roman Empire but through history, the territory also found itself under control of Burgundians, the Austria...