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Author :: Bill Hirst  |
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| Article Title :: Blue Spruce Trees -Not a Good Choice in Doylestown Pa. |
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Blue spruce trees have been reported to be suffering from the
Blue Spruce Rust in the Doylestown Pa. area. This Rust is
difficult to control. For this reason alone I would suggest that
you NOT plant the Blue Spruces.
If my farm were run like a democracy and one man one vote
applied for whether we should plant or sell Colorado Blue
Spruce, the vote would 100% against the Blue Spruce Tree. The
Blue Spruce also known as Picea pungens Engelm is noted for
being majestic, stately, with its silver blue color and
symetricle form. Its color can range from blue to green. The
color variations are genetic traits of the tree. For uniform
color from tree to tree one should use grafted cuttings, which
co (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Bill Hirst |
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| Article Title :: Native Trees and Plants For Bucks County Pa |
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Native trees tolerant of wet soils are special group of trees.
These trees are able to be in soils that retain water for
sometimes weeks on end. I have compiled this list to help you
find suitable trees for the north east. This is not a complete
list but one of common EZ to plant nursery stock, but these
plants should do well in most areas of Bucks County Pa.
Red and silver maple (Acer rubrum, A. saccarinum)
River Birch Trees a tree for wet areas!!!! (Betula nigra)
Catalpa spp.
Ash (Fraxinus spp.) Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) Swamp white
oak (Quercus bicolor) Sycamores (Platanus spp.)
Native shrubs tolerant of wet soils: Red osier dogwood (Cornus
sericea) Leatherwood (Dirca palustr (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Bill Hirst |
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| Article Title :: The American Arborvitae Grows well in Doylestown Pa. |
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Like our farm, Highland Hill Farm, Doylestown Pa. is located in
an eara with lots of clay. We therefore like plants that grow
well in clay. Arborvitae, in particular the American Arborvitae
is one of our favorites. Here is why. The hardiness zone for the
American Arborvitae is from zones 5 to 8. Its evergreen with
rapid growth rates that in ideal conditions can be up to 1.5
feet per year. Site requirements for the American Arborvitae is
sun to partial shade, moist well drained soil but does well in
clay, and needs protection from wind . Its texture is fine with
its form conical being narrow to broadly pyramidal, reaching
from 30 to 40' in height to 6 to 12 feet in width. The leaf is
green g (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Gregg Hall |
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| Article Title :: Some Tips On Water Sport Safety |
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There are a few crucial things to consider when being around the
water, let's explore them.
Learn to swim
Swimming is such a natural action for humans that many babies
are born with the ability to swim! If you don't already know
how, take lessons! This should be common sense for any one that
lives near the water, but I think everyone should know how to
swim.
Never swim or dive anywhere except clearly marked areas with a
lifeguard. When a boat slides out into the lake on a sweltering
summer day, a strong swimmer wearing easily dried clothes is
heartily tempted to jump right in!
However, some lakes can be extremely deceiving, seeming
bottomless, when in fact they are only 12 feet deep in (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Richard Chapo |
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| Article Title :: Bird Watching Life Lists – Keeping A Record |
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| If you’re a birder, you want to keep a list of sightings when you bird watch. Your life lists should be kept in a bird watching journal.Life ListA life list is a record of the species of birds you’ve sighted over time. Typically, the list is kept in a journal. Each entry notes the bird species, the date, location and any notes you want to add. Depending on your particular bird watching exploits, you can keep one global list or separate lists as you see fit.For many bird watchers, one life list simply isn’t enough. So, how can you break down your lists? Here are a few ideas:1. House Lists – A list of birds sighted around your home.2. Yearly Lists (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Jack Matlock |
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| Article Title :: Boondocking America |
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| Boondocking is fun! Boondockers go anywhere they want, at any time they want and at any speed they want! If you are a member of Loners on Wheels (LoW) or any other single RV'ing group you will want to boondock at least some of the time.Boondocking provides an almost perfect way to see America for little housing costs. I have parked on streets in small towns and explored all the town had to offer. (Get me to tell you about the two weeks I spent in Williams, Arizona, one night!) I've enjoyed libraries, bars, restaurants, parks and who knows how many retail stores. The towns benefit from my spending and I benefit by being able to see the out-of-the-way spots across this country. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Jack Matlock |
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| Article Title :: Retired LoWs Do Yuma |
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| Yuma, Arizona. In the winter, it's the best town in America with a year round population of some 50,000 and a winter population of 150,000. We retired LoWs make this a sure stop each winter. If you want to make next winter more fun, come join us!You won't be alone! If you travel to the Foothills area and contact Sheila Harvey for happy hour you'll find yourself sitting among 10 to 25 other LoWs, each from a different station in life. We have a zillion former school teachers, a lawyer or two, some former nurses, truck drivers, waitresses, bartenders and someone from just about every other profession.A short tour of the town will show that Yuma is Lettuce! Seriously, they (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Carol White |
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| Article Title :: The Price of Gas Really Doesn't Matter! |
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| “The good news is that there is no reason to cower in the corner of your RV trying to avoid the gasoline bogeyman,” asserts Carol White, author of Live Your Road Trip Dream – Travel for a year for the cost of staying home. “While none of us are thrilled about the new reality of gas prices, this is not a reason to cancel your travel plans, particularly if you are planning that dream trip of a lifetime.”White, who along with her husband Phil, took off and traveled the country for a year in their Pleasure-Way class B motorhome, know more than a little about how much it costs to travel for an extended period. When they budgeted for their trip initially, they planned on an a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: L Dente |
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| Article Title :: Be Sure to Buy the Best Discount Camping Gear Before Going on that Family Adventure |
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| When you’re on the Internet looking for discount camping gear, it’s good to read an online camping equipment review. There are so many camping outdoor gear products on the market today that the challenge is choosing between them. Some basic things to look out for when buying camp gear preferably at almost wholesale prices is to make a camping supplies list with these in mind affordability and lightweight products.Some of the best camping equipment and gear manufacturers on the market today include Ozark Trail, Coleman, Motorcycle, Swiss, Eddie Bauer, Brunton, Hillary, Eureka, North Pole and Wenzel. Search online and you can buy all sorts of new or used closeout camping suppl (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: L Dente |
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| Article Title :: Find Outdoor Camping Gear Online at Great Discount Prices |
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| Before you take off on that great outdoor adventure, be sure to write a list of all of the outdoor camping gear you will need with you and your family when on that camping trip. Some of the most important items to remember to bring are backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and camping furniture to name a few items.Other outdoor camp gear accessories you should think of bringing should be based on the type of camping trip your taking and at what time of year. For example, if you know that it’s going to be rainy season, a good durable tarp to cover the ground and go over the tent is a good camp item to have. Also, if you and your family are sensitive to temperature when sleeping, you (read full article) |
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