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Is the economygetting better?By David Uffington

Is the economy recovering? Let's seewhat the experts say:

•We've seen a small increase in thenumber of hours worked per week.

•Champagne sales are up.•Companies are spending a bit more on

assets such as computers. •There are more job listings, and fewer

people are taking a second job.•There's more traffic on the road as

more people are going to work and shop-ping.

On a personal level, you can do yourown test of the economy in your area inthe grocery store by looking in the shop-ping carts of other people. Do you seeonly the basics, all store brands? Are thereany snacks? Any beer or wine? Is there agood beef roast, steak or chicken partsinstead of whole chickens?

Check the heels of the shoes of those infront of you in lines. Are the heels rundown? Are the shoes new?

How many cars are in the parking lotsof local restaurants on weekends?

When the economy is better, peoplefeel safer about spending a bit more.

Not that this should change your ownmoney-handling methods. While youmight see more new cars on the road oryour neighbors having their house paintedor bottles of expensive wine in shoppingcarts, keep on track with your own spend-ing plan. While we see signs of recovery,it's uneven, and it's not all across theboard. It's not completely over. We'reheading in the right direction, though, asseen with large and small indications, butwe're not there yet.

For one more year: Keep saving, andkeep your credit balances low or paid off.Keep shopping at thrift stores, especiallyfor kids clothes and toys. Stick to yourbudget and have pizza and movie night athome. Don't open new lines of credit.Conserve on heating and cooling. Keep upwith yard and house maintenance sorepairs don't cost you more later.

Aim for having one year of expenses inthe bank. Yes, that's a lot, but many peoplehave been out of work for longer than that.

Given our recent experiences, perhapsyou'll even decide to stick long term withsome of the lifestyle changes you've made.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot per-sonally answer reader questions, but will incor-porate them into his column whenever possible.Write to him in care of King Features WeeklyService, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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tute1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup chopped almonds1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9-

inch round cake pan with butter-flavoredcooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine baking mixand sugar substitute. Add milk, sourcream, egg and almond extract. Mix gentlyjust to combine. Spread batter in preparedcake pan. Evenly sprinkle almonds overtop. Lightly spray top with butter-flavoredcooking spray.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until atoothpick inserted in center comes outclean. Place cake pan on a wire rack andlet set for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 8wedges.

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By Angela Shelf MedearisLemons add a burst of brightness, flavor

and freshness to your winter recipes.Bright, yellow, tart and tangy, lemons areone of nature's most versatile, healthy anddelicious fruits. Since lemons are availablethroughout the year, they make an attrac-tive, affordable and accessible decor itemand recipe ingredient. Nothing adds zest orintensity to a dish like a squeeze of lemon.Lemons also act as a flavor catalyst,preparing the taste buds for the next flavor.

Lemons are a "go to" fruit that can beused in a variety of ways from cooking todecorating to cleaning your home:

•Lemon juice added to rice prevents itfrom sticking and enhances its white color.

•Paint eggs with lemon juice to preventthem from cracking during boiling.

•Cut down on fish frying smells andenhance flavor by squeezing lemon juiceinto the frying oil.

•Lemon also will prevent fish fromsticking to the grill.

•If you're reducing your sodium or fatintake, try squeezing a wedge of freshlemon on salads, steamed vegetables,soups and stews.

•Odors such as onion, fish or householdbleach can be removed from hands by rub-bing with lemon. This softens hands andtoughens nails, too.

Using lemons for decorating and sani-tizing:

•A bowl of fresh lemons will add fra-grance and color to a room for days.

•Far less expensive than flowers,lemons add a splash of sunshine to yourparty table - and they'll last longer!

•Sliced lemons can be incorporated intoa centerpiece by placing a slightly smallerglass container into a larger vase and slid-ing sliced lemons between the two contain-ers.

•Use hollowed out, scalloped lemons toserve desserts like lemon custard, sherbetor mousse.

•Tuck a single flower bloom and a

name card into a lemon for a fresh, indi-vidual place card.

•Mix lemon juice with natural house-hold ingredients such as salt, baking sodaor white vinegar.

•Mix lemon juice and vinegar in ahandy spray bottle for quick clean-upsaround the house.

•Use lemon juice to clean fixtures, tilesand other surfaces; or cut in half and dip inbaking soda to scour sinks, bathtubs andcutting boards.

•Use it on its own to polish metals suchas copper and brass.

•Rust stains are easily removed by cov-ering the rusted areas with salt and thenrubbing it with half of a lemon.

Try using a fresh, fragrant lemon forthis Lemon Sesame Fish Sticks recipe. It'sguaranteed to brighten up your day.

Lemon Sesame Fish SticksNo deep-fat frying is necessary for

these crispy, lemony "fish sticks."1/2 Sunkist lemon, peel/zest and juice1 1/2 pounds halibut, swordfish or

shark steaks (3/4 to 1-inch thick), cutinto 1-inch-wide strips

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon onion salt3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Preheat oven to 500 F. Place a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish in the oven toheat. Meanwhile, sprinkle the lemonpeel/zest and juice over the fish.

2. In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal,flour, sesame seed, paprika and onion salt.Lightly coat fish with cornmeal mixture.Let stand for a few minutes for coating toset.

3. Carefully remove the hot baking dishfrom the oven; coat bottom of dish withoil. Dip fish in the oil, turning to coat allsides.

4. Bake, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes, oruntil lightly browned and fish flakes easily

with a fork. (It is not necessary to turn thefish.)

5. Garnish with lemon wedges and pars-ley sprigs, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

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Ropa ViejaThe name of this Latin-style braised

beef literally means "old clothes," becausethe meat is cooked until it's so tender it canbe shredded into what resembles a pile ofrags.

1/2 cup drained sliced pickledjalapeño chiles

3 red, orange and/or yellow peppers,cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 large (12-ounce) onion, cut in half

and sliced1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 bay leafSalt2 (1 3/4 pounds each) beef flank

steaks1 can (14 1/2-ounce) whole tomatoes

in juiceWarm tortillas (optional)

1. In 6- to 6 1/2-quart slow-cookerbowl, stir together jalapeños, peppers, gar-lic, onion, cumin, oregano, bay leaf and 1teaspoon salt. Top with flank steaks, cut-ting steaks if necessary to fit in slow cook-er bowl. With kitchen shears, coarsely cutup tomatoes in can. Pour tomatoes withtheir juice over steaks in slow-cooker; donot stir. Cover slow cooker with lid, andcook as manufacturer directs on low set-ting 9 hours.

2. With slotted spoon, transfer steak andvegetables to large bowl. Discard bay leaf.With 2 forks, shred steak, with the grain,into fine strips. Skim and discard fat fromcooking liquid. Stir cooking liquid intosteak mixture. Spoon into serving bowls,

and serve with warm tortillas if you like.Makes about 10 (1 cup) servings.

Banana PuddingThat innocent-looking pudding you

grew up with is, alas, packed with caloriesand fat. But here's a sweet reprieve: Byhalving the cream and sugar, replacing fouregg yolks with two whole eggs, and swap-ping in low-fat milk for whole, you save243 calories, 19 fat grams and 95 mil-ligrams of cholesterol per serving. Goahead, have a dollop.

1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1 pinch salt3 cups low-fat (1 percent) milk2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract40 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, about

half of an 11-ounce box3 medium ripe bananas, thinly sliced1/2 cup heavy or whipping creamChopped walnuts, for garnishBanana slices, for garnish

1. In 4-quart saucepan, combine 1/3 cupsugar with cornstarch and salt. Whisk inmilk; heat to boiling on medium, stirringfrequently. Gradually add eggs in thin,steady stream, beating vigorously to pre-vent curdling. Cook 1 minute, stirring.Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

2. In shallow 1 1/2- to 2-quart casseroleor serving dish, place 20 vanilla wafers;top with 1 1/4 cups pudding, spreadingevenly, and half of banana slices. Repeatlayering once. Top with remaining pud-ding, making sure to coat banana slices.Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours orovernight.

3. When ready to serve, in mediumbowl, with mixer on medium speed, beatcream and remaining 1 tablespoon sugaruntil stiff peaks form. Spread whippedcream over pudding. Garnish with walnutsand banana slices if you like. Serves 8.

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Felling a tree can impose a great deal of riskBy Tresa Erickson

You love all of the mature trees surrounding yourhouse. They are what attracted you to the property in thefirst place. Unfortunately, some of them have been struckdown by disease and need to be cut down. You havenever felled a tree before and could use some tips ondoing the task safely.

Before you start, check local ordinances. There maybe some restrictions in place on felling trees in yourarea. Make sure you follow them and use the appropriatesupplies. You will need an axe and a quality chainsaw ofthe proper size.

Generally, the larger the tree, the harder and the moredangerous it will be to cut down. To reduce the risk, youshould find someone reliable to help, preferably some-one with experience in felling trees. You should alsoselect a nice calm day to tackle the chore. Do not try tocut down a tree on a day with strong winds. They could

whip the tree in a direction you do not intend.You may cut down small trees less than six inches in

diameter in one pass. Larger trees, on the other hand,require more work. To start the process, determine firsthow the tree naturally leans and how weighted it is. Thiswill tell you on which side you should notch the tree andwhere it should fall. The area where it falls should befairly open and on even ground. If it isn't, the tree couldget stuck on another tree or catch on something as itfalls, or it could bounce, roll and kick back at you once ithits the ground.

Next, you need to assess the condition of the tree.Dead trees will be easier to cut down. To determine ifthe tree is completely dead, hit it with an axe. A hollowsound indicates the tissue inside is dead; a thunk indi-cates some of it is still living. If this is the case, you mayhave to work a little harder to get the tree down.

To make the actual cutting and cleanup afterwardseasier, you should remove as many branches as possible,

especially any that might stop the tree from falling. Thenyou may make the notch. Again, this should be on theside of the tree you want it to fall toward. Cut a third ofthe way through the tree near the base. This will serve asthe bottom cut. Then make the top intersecting cut a footabove at a 45-degree angle. When you are ready, moveto the other side of the tree and make the final cut twoinches above the bottom cut in order to create a hinge.This will ensure the tree does not kick back and upward.

The moment you hear the tree crack and begin tomove, get out of the way fast and let others know thetree is falling. The tree should fall fairly quickly. Wait afew moments to ensure it is not going to roll and thencut it up, starting with any remaining branches and fin-ishing with the trunk.

Felling a tree imposes a great deal of risk. Familiarizeyourself with the process and make sure you know whatyou are doing. Get a buddy to help you and work care-fully.

By Doris A. BlackHave you ever wondered why you

enjoy gardening so much? What is it aboutworking with plants that satisfies the soul?Gardening has long been thought of as atherapeutic tool. Benjamin Rush, a pioneerin early mental health therapies, found thathis patients responded positively to work-ing in the garden. During the 18th century,a doctor in Scotland was actually thoughtto have cured insanity by letting hispatients work on his farm. When it firstopened about one hundred years ago,Pontiac State Hospital in Pontiac, MI, hadpatients help with food production. Afterhealth officials realized the therapeutic val-ues of such activities, the emphasis shiftedto healing programs through horticulture.

Today the therapeutic value of garden-ing is just as valid. Experts believe there istangible evidence that horticulture therapycan improve the physical and mentalhealth of individuals of all ages. By rou-tinely working with plants, an individualcan attain intellectual, social, emotionaland physical benefits.

Experts have found that to reap themost benefits from horticultural therapiesthe type of work is important. Busy workdoes not achieve the same positive results.There must be a purpose and function tothe exercise. Through cognitive learning,such as using new techniques for plantpropagation or experimenting with differ-ent growing techniques, individuals learnnew skills and concepts, their sense ofcuriosity is challenged and their power ofobservation increases. Even through thesimple act of watching a bird gather plantmaterial for a nest, the individual begins todevelop an understanding of the relation-ships between plants and animals.

Teamwork is often necessary to achievea desired goal in the garden environment,and by working cooperatively with others,individuals learn to share in the responsi-bility and develop leadership skills. Groupsupport and encouragement can be a pow-erful influence. Allowing the individual tocommunicate with those outside the groupbenefits them as well. For example, meet-ing with community garden clubs or localfarmers to share ideas and trade plants orseeds can further stimulate the individualwhile at the same time educate the com-munity on the benefits of horticulture ther-apy.

There are many social benefits to horti-cultural therapy. Tending a plant is similarto raising a pet. They both require regularfood, water and attention to survive. Thisfosters a feeling of dependence in the indi-vidual, a feeling of responsibility for itscare and survival. Many individuals thrivein an environment where they feel needed.

Under most circumstances, plants flour-ish readily; therefore, a certain degree ofsuccess is almost guaranteed. Individualsinvolved in plant therapy programs oftenexperience increased pride for a projectwell done. Nurturing a plant from seed tofruit is an accomplishment creating satis-faction in one’s own mind and even recog-nition from others. It generates interest andenthusiasm for the next project and pro-motes creativity.

The cycle of living plants also teachesacceptance of life and death as a reality for

Gardening has long been thought of as a therapeutic toolall living things, and as every gardenerknows, sometimes working with plants canbe an unpredictable and frustrating experi-ence. When Mother Nature intervenes, orthe desired materials or tools are not avail-able at the desired time, an individuallearns to cope with the situation and makedue with what is available. Individuals canlearn tolerance and develop ingenuitythrough these often frustrating situations.

Physicians have said for years that gar-dening is good exercise - it tones musclesand strengthens the bones. A certain degreeof lifting and bending is inevitable andmuscles that aren’t normally used are putto the test when planting or maintaining agarden. Doctors recommend frequentbreaks and alternating tasks to avoid over-taxing the muscles.

Developing the most basic motor skills

can be difficult for people with physicaldisabilities. Specific gardening activitiescan be utilized to improve muscle coordi-nation. For example, the seemingly simpleact of grasping a trowel and filling aflower box with potting soil can beextremely difficult for someone with phys-ical limitations, but once completed, theindividual feels a great sense of accom-plishment.

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Strange,but trueBy Samantha Weaver

It was English biologistThomas Henry Huxley whomade the following sageobservation: "There is nogreater mistake than the hastyconclusion that opinions areworthless because they arebadly argued."

In 1955, a woman in Italygave birth to a baby whoweighed 22 pounds, 8ounces.

Two United State firstladies ran away to get mar-ried: Florence Harding, futurewife of President Warren G.Harding, eloped with her firsthusband when she was 19,and Anna Harrison elopedwith the future ninth U.S.President William HenryHarrison (also known as "OldTippecanoe") when she was20 and he was 22.

The substance now knownas cat litter was originallydesigned to be used as nest-ing material for chickens.

Early in the history of theChristian church, tea wasconsidered to be a dangerousintoxicant.

Louis Diat, chef at theNew York City Ritz-Carltonin the early 20th century, isusually credited with firstcreating the soup known asvichyssoise. He based therecipe on one his mother andgrandmother used to make,but he had to change thename to something a bit morefancy; it seems that "Mama'sPotato-Leek Puree" didn't fitin with the other menu items.

The blood of the icefishhas no color.

Have you ever noticed thatthere's a pale crescent offlesh at the base of each ofyour fingernails? If you wantto be technical, the word todescribe it is "lunula."

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Shrubs add dimension, texture, color to gardenEvery garden needs shrubs to add dimension, texture

and color. Most shrubs are also very low maintenance.Be selective when choosing the right shrub. There can bemany varieties of one species with different characteris-tics, so know what you are buying. Although mostshrubs enjoy a location of partial sun and shade, makesure the plant of your choice has the qualities you mostadmire.

If you need a good shrub as a backdrop to a perennialgarden, you might consider any number of evergreenshrubs. Yews are a standard choice and they come in avariety of heights and shapes. A tall backdrop of colum-nar-shaped plants is an outstanding choice. Boxwood,any of the spruces or hemlock are also favorites.The female Skimmia japonica makes a nicehedge with small white flowers in spring andred berries in fall. You must plant both gen-ders of the plant for it to bear fruit, so go to aknowledgeable nursery if you desire the fruit.

As a barrier, rose glow will light up youryard with show-stopping pink flowers. Itsthorns will give anyone reason to pause, guar-anteeing your privacy. For a wind barrier,weigela, forsythia and abelia work well in a sunny loca-tion. To add interest to a natural screening, you mightinclude a variegated cultivar, such as buckthorn. It cangrow to 13 feet tall in most soils and has glossy greenleaves with white edges.

For shade or partial shade, the rhododendrons, includ-ing azaleas, are fantastic when blooming. There are over500 species on the market and many grow from two to14 feet tall. Color choices are unlimited. Blooms can bepink, white, bluish-purple, yellow, orange or red. Someare semi-evergreen but most are green year-round.Almost all require a lime-free, moist-rich soil to growsuccessfully. The widest variety can probably be foundthrough the Internet from specialty growers.

The Olearia genus is perfect for coastal locations.There are over 130 species of this evergreen shrub and

tree. Daisy bush, as it is sometimes called, has attractivefoliage and daisy-like flowers. Most are hardy throughmild winter conditions. Olearia phlogopappa has anupright habit and grows up to seven feet tall with greyishleaves, while Olearia heterophyllus has yellow-edgedleaves or dark purple foliage, adding color interest.

In the winter, shrubs can contribute color, texture and shape to an otherwise

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A common deciduous shrub in the northern region ofthe United States is Spiraea. It is most useful in the verynorthern region because of its hardiness to Zone 2. Thesmaller varieties are favorite foundation plantings usedby professional landscapers. The arching branches ofSpiraea arguta, better known as bridal wreath, are quiteoften found used as borders between yards in olderneighborhoods. It blooms so profusely in the springtime

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As the summer annuals and perennials start to losespeed in the fall, many colorful shrubs are just beginningto turn color. Ulmus Jacqueline Hillier, a shrub versionof the deciduous tree, turns a lovely yellow in fall.Though many elm trees have suffered from Dutch elmdisease, this bush has not been affected. Its compact

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It is a scientific fact that of all the water on Earth onlythree percent is available for human use in industry, agri-culture and personal consumption. Earth was created with afinite amount of water. We cannot make more to suit ourneeds. As the human population of our planet grows, sodoes the demand for water. Therefore, we need to findmore efficient ways to use our water.

In the past few years, many of us across the countryhave experienced drought conditions for the first time.Perhaps your community has rationed water during the hotsummer months, allowing yard watering only on assigneddays of the week or certain times of the day. Gardeners inthe arid Southwest already know the benefits of choosingnative plants that thrive in local conditions. They requirevery little maintenance to keep up appearances and maysurvive even when neglected by busy homeowners. As gar-deners, we can still create beautiful landscapes and gardensby incorporating water-saving techniques. It takes a littlemore planning than conventional gardening, but a low-maintenance garden will increase the value of your proper-ty and help improve environmental conditions.

The first step in achieving this goal is soil improvement.According to experts, the best soil for employing water-saving techniques is a mixture of organic matter, sand andclay, creating a deep loam that crumbles easily. A good bal-ance will allow air and water to reach deep root systemswhile nourishing plants. Check the soil conditions aroundyour yard. They can vary greatly from one site to another.Take the time to correct areas in poor condition. Addingorganic matter, such as compost and peat moss, will helpbreak down heavy clay soils and increase water retention indry, sandy soils. Work the organic matter deep into the soilat least to the appropriate root depth of the plants you planto use. Most annuals require 8–10 inches of depth; perenni-als and shrubs up to 24 inches. Tilling deeper than youthink is necessary is better than shortchanging your plants.

Efficient use of water is the next concern. Most home-owners lead busy lives and typically don’t have the time torun around the yard with a hose watering each plant. Whenwe do water, each plant gets a little squirt to wet its whistleand then we move on. This encourages shallow root sys-tems. Or we set the hose down with the intention of mov-ing it after a nice soaking, and then we push on to otherprojects and forget it’s still running in the same place, wast-ing precious water. Plants need the water to penetratedeeply into the soil and the best way to achieve this is bylong, slow soakings. Installing an irrigation system with a

timing device will allow for more controlled watering thatputs the water where it will do the most good. A lessexpensive alternative is to use hoses especially designed forsoaking. The tiny holes along their length will provideslow, even watering, but again it’s up to the gardener toremember to turn it on and off.

Mulching around the plants will help them to retainmoisture during hot, dry periods and is beneficial to weedcontrol while allowing air and water to penetrate into thesoil. Wood chips are commonly used as landscaping mulch,but straw, pine needles, mushroom compost, nut hulls andeven the white pages of newspaper work well. Organicmulches will decompose over time and need to be reap-plied periodically.

Selecting the right plants for your garden involveschoosing those most compatible with your environment.For example, if your garden is in full sun for most of theday, common sense tells you not to plant a shade-lovingperennial. So for your water-saving garden, don’t selectwater-loving plants. That doesn’t mean you have to have ayard full of cactus. There are many beautiful drought-toler-ant plants on the market today. You may have some in yourgarden already, such as daisies or portulaca. Visit your localnursery and share with them your water-saving plan - askfor recommendations. Mail order catalogs are an excellentsource for plants as well.

Consider using native plants - those that have grownnaturally in your geographic area for hundreds of years.But remember if you’ve modified your soil, it may not bethe same as the plants’ natural environment. Try to matchthe growing conditions of your yard with plants with thesame growing requirements. Drought-tolerant plants havedeveloped certain characteristics to survive. They oftenhave hairy leaves, which trap moisture, or small dividedleaves, which allow less moisture to transpire. You mayalready have some of these in your garden, such as basket-of-gold, yarrow or lamb’s ear.

Another characteristic of drought-tolerant plants is theirroot system. Some plants may have long roots, reaching outin all directions in search of water, while others may have asingle tap root which reaches deep into the ground formoisture. Poppies, for example, are well known for theirtap roots, which make them difficult to transplant, whiledaylilies have long, thick fleshy roots, which retain waterduring dry spells.

No matter where you live you can save time, money andwater by using these water-saving gardening techniques.

Pest-free gardenIn your garden, the most common pests you will

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Rabbits go straight for the garden, eating flow-ers, vegetables, shrubs and anything else that seemsappetizing. They cannot, however, burrow under atight fence easily, and therefore, a three-foot fenceof chicken wire or other tightly constructed materialwith at least six inches buried underground willkeep most of them out. Traps in live or killing vari-eties can also be utilized with bait. More friendlysolutions include garlic, lavender or sometimes evenhuman hair. Sprinkle these around and in your gar-den. The smell will cause rabbits to reconsider theirroute.

Moles, unlike rabbits, dig tunnels underneath agarden, damaging root structures, causing plants todie and giving other animals express routes to yourgarden. Moles also eat the earthworms that enrichyour soil. Their tunnels look like long lines risingup from the lawn. In some cases, dirt is gathered ina cone shape around the entrance, making it a nui-sance but easy to find. In order to effectively dealwith moles, follow one of the tunnel lines to anentrance. Near the entrance, you have severaloptions. You can place a live or killing trap, poisonor mole repellent. Most of these must be placed onor in the tunnel in order to be effective. Plantingonions, garlic or daffodils near feeding tunnels andyour garden may also serve as a mole repellent.These plants are naturally unappealing to moles andusually cause them to vacate the area.

With insects, the subject gets a bit tricky. Thereare many kinds of insects that can cause gardenproblems. In order to find the best solution, youusually have to identify what is plaguing your gar-den. Pesticides are both dangerous and poisonous tohumans, so avoid using them if possible. Electricbug zappers can help reduce the bug population atnight, but they do little during the day. "Smoking"your garden can help knock bugs out, but can alsoirritate or knock out the bees and other insects thatmay be helping your garden. Citronella and DEETcan help, but they are generally solutions used forhuman protection. One of the better solutions mightbe to till the garden after each fall's flowers or veg-etables are gone.

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Extra tip: As your child grows, make an incentivewith a few more pieces using a variety of themes. Forexample, use white poster board and make five snow-balls for a snowman, or brown poster board for achocolate cake. Surprise him with a special rewardoccasionally when there's a significant chore to betackled.

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