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Comment by Daddieo on June 10, 2011 at 12:49pm

Favorite Corner Still Life

Comment by Daddieo on June 10, 2011 at 12:48pm

B&W Still Life

Comment by Daddieo on June 5, 2011 at 7:23pm

Healthful Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is good for you. This is the kind of nutritional news we need to hear more often!

University of Rhode Island researcher Navindra Seeram, who specializes in studying medicinal plants, found more than 20 compounds in maple syrup that have been linked to human health, some of them
newly discovered in the maple family for the first time. Among these
new antioxidants are compounds that have been reported to have
anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, and anti-diabetic properties.

Seeram notes that although these beneficial compounds are probably found in low concentrations in the tree's sap, they are likely to be concentrated when the sap is boiled down to make maple syrup. Some of
the antioxidants found, called phenolics, are in the same class of
healthful compounds as are found in berries. He speculates that
phenolics may be formed as a defense mechanism by the maple tree in
response to being wounded when a tap is inserted to gather the sap.

More research is planned to study and quantify the beneficial properties of maple syrup. In the meantime, you can feel good about dousing your breakfast pancakes and waffles with the sweet stuff. And
if you're really ambitious, plant some sugar maples and make your own!

Comment by Daddieo on June 5, 2011 at 4:55pm

 

Comment by Daddieo on June 3, 2011 at 6:38am

Weed Before Mulching

I must say I thought weeding before mulching is common sense. Not necessarily so. Recently I've noticed several gardens where mulch was tossed on top of weeds. Yes,
mulch can hide full-grown weeds but it doesn't smother them. If this is
the work of a landscaping company, it's not acceptable. Talk to the
business owner about this sloppy work. Be clear that you have high
standards and you expect the same.

Comment by Daddieo on June 3, 2011 at 6:38am

Pastel Anemones

Comment by Daddieo on June 3, 2011 at 6:35am

Cactus Macro

Comment by Daddieo on June 3, 2011 at 6:34am

Lupine Field, California

Comment by Daddieo on June 3, 2011 at 6:33am

Garden Treats

Comment by Daddieo on June 3, 2011 at 6:32am

Care for Primroses

Though they've stopped blooming for spring, primroses are perennials that might well reflower in autumn. Clip off the dead blooms and brown leaves. Water and
fertilize the plants for good measure. Mulch around them. Check in
September for a colorful surprise.

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