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Author :: Ron King  |
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| Article Title :: The Tools of Rose Gardening |
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The Tools of Rose Gardening
by: Ron King
Like any job you tackle, it's always easier if you have the right tools. Before heading out to your rose garden, make sure you arm yourself with these basic rose gardening tools.
Gloves
"You can complain because a rose has thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have a rose." - Tom Wilson.
The rose garden is no place for thin, wimpy gloves. Unless you enjoy feeling the thorns pierce your skin, opt for leather work gloves with those big, fold-down cuffs.
Pruners
A good pruner is one tool that you will use almost daily. There are two types of pruners on the market. One is called an "anvil" pruner, and the other is called a "bypass" pruner (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Ron King |
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| Article Title :: Planting Roses in Pots |
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Planting Roses in Pots
by: Ron King
In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a potted rose on their property unless it was just waiting for its home to be prepared in the garden.
Times have changed and potted roses now have a place in the lives of condo and apartment dwellers, city slickers who don't live within sight of a tree, and anyone who has an empty space on their terrace or patio in need of the beauty that only a rose can bring.
Not all roses are good candidates for growing in pots. The following varieties have been found to do best. However, you should feel free to experiment with any other varieties, even climbers, and see how they make out.
All that (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Villette Mastase |
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| Article Title :: It's Easy to Learn Flower Drying |
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It's Easy to Learn Flower Drying
by: Villette Mastase
The Best Methods for Flower Drying
Before beginning the process of flower drying, it is important that you choose the right flower for the right project. To do so, you must bear in mind two key characteristics of the blossoming bud. The first truth is that in order to keep that color vibrant, you must dry it as fast as you can. However, the second truth is that the more heat you apply, the more shrinkage will occur.
There are two points to keep in mind when you dry a flower. First, the faster you dry a flower, the more color it will retain. Second, the more heat that is applied, the more shrinkage you will have of your flower. I (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Jeremy Hier |
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| Article Title :: Types of Telescopes & What Are The Advantages Of E |
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Types of Telescopes & What Are The Advantages Of Each
by: Jeremy Hier
Refractors, Newtonian reflectors and Catadioptrics are the three main types of telescopes. All these different types have the same purpose, but each telescope design does it differently. Collecting light and bringing it to a point of focus so it can be magnified and examined with an eyepiece is their goal.
Of the different types of telescopes the refractor is the telescope most people think of when they think of astronomy. This type of astronomy telescope is easy to use and reliable due to the simplicity of design. It requires little or no maintenance. Its great for looking at the different types of lunar, planetar (read full article) |
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Author :: Darren Collins |
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| Article Title :: Faking An Image Stabilized Camera Lens |
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Faking An Image Stabilized Camera Lens
by: Darren Collins
Here’s a neat tip for digital photographers trying to shoot at slow shutter speeds without image-stabilized (IS or VR) lenses. Actually, it can even be helpful for those using IS/VR lenses when you’re really pushing the limits of hand-holdability.
Set your camera to burst mode, frame your subject, brace yourself as firmly as you can, and squeeze the shutter button gently. Hold it down so that you fire off a burst of about 5 images. Odds are, once you get back to your computer and examine the images, there’ll be one image that’s considerably sharper than most of the others. Delete the duds, and keep this good one!
The d (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Darren Collins |
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| Article Title :: Tip: Better Outdoor Portraits |
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Tip: Better Outdoor Portraits
by: Darren Collins
This is an easy technique I read about a long time ago, and it works really well. I use it a lot when shooting weddings and portraits.
Outdoor portraits can often end up with a washed-out and boring sky when you set your camera to correctly expose the person’s face. But if you set the exposure to capture the sky perfectly, you end up with a very dark or even silhouetted person. We all know you can use fill flash outdoors to correct this, but even then the exposure can be a bit unpredictable if left up to the camera.
The technique I like to use is:
take a meter reading from the sky
set your camera to Manual mode
set the apertu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Dion Semeniuk |
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| Article Title :: Does Fashion Matter When Doing Magic Tricks? |
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Does Fashion Matter When Doing Magic Tricks?
by: Dion Semeniuk
Dressed For Success
So you have an awesome magic trick you want to perform on somebody. You’ve practiced it thousands of times, perfected it in front of the mirror and now are ready to take your act to the streets...ok maybe not the streets but to one of your friends or family members. But wait....what are you going to wear??? You say “What?, who cares what I am wearing?”. Let me tell you something, image and presentation is everything, it is like giving your audience the total package. What is the first thing people see?? It’s you of course, this is your first chance to make that great first impression on someone (read full article) |
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Author :: David Arnold Livingston |
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| Article Title :: Electric, Classical, Acoustic - Which Guitar Is Be |
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Electric, Classical, Acoustic - Which Guitar Is Best For You?
by: David Arnold Livingston
No one could really pinpoint the exact year as to when
the guitar was created. The lute, harp and lyre are
the three stringed instruments from which guitars
evolved. The features of guitars vary for each musical
period. The guitar is one of the most popular musical
instruments today to bring out soothing music or to
perk up one's energy level. Bands and gigs will not be
complete without guitars. Guitars are also used as a
means to free hidden and unexpressed feelings and
emotions or it can as well be a medium to spend time
meaningfully together with loved ones and peers.
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Doris Rose |
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| Article Title :: How To Make a Hemp Necklace |
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How To Make a Hemp Necklace
by: Doris Rose
Have you ever thought about making your own hemp necklace but thought it would probably just be too difficult or take too much time? Well have no fear! I am Doris Rose, owner of www.exoticprincessdesigns.com I am here to guide you step by step through the process of making a beautiful hemp necklace.
You will need the following materials:
A spool of hemp
Beads with large holes in them
Elmers glue
Really helps to have a project board and T pins but is not mandatory
Ok, lets get started. First, you will need to cut one 5-yard length of hemp and one 2-yard length. You will fold these lengths in half with the 2-yard length on the inside and (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Irene Graham |
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| Article Title :: Shopping Tips for Collectible Figurines |
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Shopping Tips for Collectible Figurines
by: Irene Graham
Precious Moments collectible figurines are among the most popular in the world. Doe-eyed boys and girls made in pastel ceramics adorn the shelves, dressers, and display areas of countless homes. There are numerous types and styles of figurines that people can buy to build a personal collection in addition to the dolls and bears that so many shoppers enjoy.
When shopping for your favorites, check to be sure that the item is genuine. Copycat manufacturers abound, much to a shopper's chagrin, so look at the signature label and sales tag to see if you are purchasing the collectible that you're after. If in doubt, ask the sales assoc (read full article) |
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