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I had this in my facebook a few days ago. I have never tried it. Not sure if the baking soda will harm your plants though. INGREDIENTS 1 empty water bottle (Cut it down to about 2" tall) 5 Tbsp of baking soda 5 Tbsp of powdered sugar 3 Tbsp of water The very best way of eliminating ants is truly simple: Take a small amount of powdered sugar (also called icing sugar) and mix it with an equal amount of baking soda (formally called sodium bicarbonate) and water. Powdered sugar is essential. You cannot use the larger grains of sugar for this.. Mix the two powders together and then place small amounts against the walls or other areas where you would not normally walk but where you would normally see the ants. The ants will be attracted to the sugar and will eat some of it and collect more to take home to feed others, so all of them will get their share. The sugar and baking soda powders are similar in size and, once mixed together, the ants cannot separate the two items, so, as they eat the sugar, they will also ingest the baking soda, which they would otherwise never touch. This is the reason for using powdered sugar. Once the ants eat the baking soda it will react with the formic acid in their stomachs and cause gas. The bodies of ants are unlike humans and they cannot eliminate gas so it will build up inside and eliminate them.

Wow I am speechless. I never met her except to chat on here and through messages and knew she had some health issues but she never complained and said all was well. She will be missed here and in RL. Prayers for her children and other family members. I enjoyed her comments and she will be missed. It is strange how someone you never met can have a deep impact on your life. What Would Life Be by Scott Wheeler, Sr What would life be with out friends like thee I'll tell you, like no longer being free. Imagine what life would be so sad and blue To go through life without that special you. And I know we live so far away Through the internet we are like castaways Never get to touch or hug you for this I only pray For some day I hope we can meet To hug and laugh and dance to the beat I know this would be a treat For now this is all I see Is my good friend here with me Just think what life would be Without friends like thee

http://ewao.com/a/1-he-holds-the-patent-that-could-destroy-monsanto-and-change-the-world March 9th, 2015 If there's anything you read – or share – let this be it. The content of this article has potential to radically shift the world in a variety of positive ways. And as Monsanto would love for this article to not go viral, all we can ask is that you share, share, share the information being presented so that it can reach as many people as possible. In 2006, a patent was granted to a man named Paul Stamets. Though Paul is the world's leading mycologist, his patent has received very little attention and exposure. Why is that? Stated by executives in the pesticide industry, this patent represents “the most disruptive technology we have ever witnessed.” And when the executives say disruptive, they are referring to it being disruptive to the chemical pesticides industry. What has Paul discovered? The mycologist has figured out how to use mother nature's own creations to keep insects from destroying crops. It's what is being called SMART pesticides. These pesticides provide safe & nearly permanent solution for controlling over 200,000 species of insects - and all thanks to the 'magic' of mushrooms. Paul does this by taking entomopathogenic Fungi (fungi that destroys insects) and morphs it so it does not produce spores. In turn, this actually attracts the insects who then eat and turn into fungi from the inside out! This patent has potential to revolutionize the way humans grow crops – if it can be allowed to reach mass exposure. To tolerate the use of pesticides in modern agriculture is to deny evidence proving its detrimental effects against the environment. Such ignorance really can no longer be tolerated. For example, can you imagine a world without bees? Monsanto's chemical concoctions which are being sprayed all over farmers' fields around the world are attributed to the large-scale bee die off. While a growing number of countries are banning Monsanto, it's still being used in in nations who should be aware of its dangers. To say that new methods need to be implemented before it is too late is an understatement. Monsanto presently generates $16 billion dollars per year (as reported in 2014), therefore you can be certain they do not want anything interrupting that flow of revenue. Such income gives them nearly limitless resources and abilities to suppress information that may be damaging their reputation. But by becoming educated on the benefits of growing sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic food, sharing articles like this, and boycotting GMO & herbicide-sprayed crops, the corporate demon may soon get the message. Here are helpful links to understand more about the incredible patent discussed above: Here is a link to the patent we are speaking of: 7,122,176 http://www.google.com/patents/US7122176 A list of all the patents Paul has applied for: http://patents.justia.com/inventor/paul-edward-stamets Plenty of information about Paul Stamets: http://www.fungi.com/about-paul-stamets.html Wikipedia page about Paul Stamets: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stamets And finally, here is a TedTalks video by Paul in 2008 called: 6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save The World

April 18, 2015 by Samantha Keene Vanilla Cashew-Almond Milk (makes 4 cups) ~ gluten free, vegan, sugar free, soy free ~ Ingredients 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/2 vanilla bean pod, beans scraped 1/4 tsp of Himalayan sea salt 4 cups filtered water Directions Place your raw nuts in a container (or right in the blender to save yourself from washing more dishes), cover with water, and soak overnight. When you

you would think they would realize they could do this for a lot less than renting chickens(had to laugh when I read this) but there are people who live in large cities who think they are educated but are complete morons. I mean look who they elected. Duh! I could probably sell them used toilet water and they would drink it. Kudos to the guy who thought of this because he knew you could sell anything to people from large cities just wish I would have thought of it first haha

yep all three are rotties of a sort. The top right one is full blooded the other two are mix.

old3dogg and shmoopie had a good Idea posting their adopted pets. Here are mine. and the youngest

nothing silly there

Thought I would post a few more pics in case people did not want to go to the article.

15 Before & After Pics Show The Difference A Day Of Adoption Can Make To A Shelter Pet February 3, 2015 by Arjun Walia. I found these pictures floating around on the web and had to share them. I grew up with a dog who was abandoned and dropped off at a shelter. He had many problems, so much so that it is highly doubtful that another family would have taken him in. He would have been euthanized. I have also grown up with a dog that was not adopted out of a shelter, and I feel that animals who are taken away from crummy, heartbreaking circumstances display a higher

If you are in my area I recommend feeding the Gator especially pasta or Chinese or better yet Elk Steaks and Elk Burgers..

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Sorry for your loss Etsaunt. ******************************************************************** SolaceFrom the silence of your pain I heard my name and on the wings of light I have come to see the sadness in your eyes that cry without tears Can you see me, I am here I will always be near you to calm your shattered heart and to make you smile at the memories Do you feel me, perhaps a soft brush of fur You ache to believe it's real but you are afraid to hope You brush away a strand of hair But it was I, whispering..... I am only here for but a moment The silver thread gently quivers I will leave behind my love in a dream When you awaken, and without really knowing why Your heart will know at last That it is all right, for now to say good-bye

Thanks Petee I am on my way now. I found one under this address Penn State Jefferson County Extension Master Gardeners. Just had to take off the Pa and this one came up Thanks again

Is there a website for your Master Gardeners. I have been to the Buds Gardeners page

Speaking of planting here is something I plan on trying this year also. Space is alwasy limited and thought I would try this and hopefull I get my raised garden planters done here in a few weeks. I plan on making two 4x8 raised garden structures about three feet off the ground. I just have to add the legs and paint the wood with non voc environmentally safe paint not that it will be touching the soil or the plants but just in case to help preserve the wood. I will post pics of them when they are done.

I thought it was interesting and might be fun to try also Petee that and I am sure most people will not send in a soil sample for some reason or another. Thats why I posted it not that they will remeber this but I will repost it in the spring. It will at least get them a little info and they can add whatever they feel they need and hopefully it will help them out. I have sent soil samples in and it fhas been good. I have never added anything to my soil except mushroom compost every year but this is expensive for large gardens but I mostly plant just because I enjoy it and probably spend more on it than I get back but if I am going to spend money better on something I enjoy rather than on booze and gambling not that there is anything wrong in either of those in moderation. The compost seems to work well as I usually have a good garden. I would encourage people to use the resources of Penn State especially if they are having problems with their plants that may be diseased. You can send in your plants to them also and they will help you identify the problem. I believe this is free a free service and they will give you the envelopes to send it in. I believe so Petee would know for sure.

That was very generous of them. Kudos

I dug up some of my pepper plants before the frost and brought them inside. I am hoping they make it so I can replant them. I just wanted to see how well they would do during the winter and if they would proivide peppers during this time or even after I replanted them. Guess I was bored that day. My super chiles still have peppers on them and I have some bell peppers that are starting to get bigger. Has anyone else ever tried this and what were your results?

An occasional grape will not hurt them. It is the constant feeding of them. I actually believe it is the grape seeds themselves that cause the problem.