Caring for Japanese Aralia Japanese aralia grows well in part or full shade. Avoid planting it in areas that receive afternoon sun as its leaves will scorch in prolonged direct sun. Plant it in rich, moist soil that is well-drained. Plants growing in containers will thrive in high quality, humus-rich potting mix. Water plants deeply and regularly during the first growing season to encourage plants to establish a robust root system....

Karen holds a B.S in Chemical Engineering from UC San Diego and an MBA from the University of San Diego. She worked for over 20 years for Hewlett-Packard Company as a research and development engineer and later product development manager. She holds 4 patents for her work related to inkjet printing. Karen worked abroad in Singapore as a Field Service Employee for HP for three years. She left HP in 2016 to teach high school engineering, she is currently developing the Engineering Pathway at Mt....

Where to Plant Katsura Katsura grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The best location is protected from strong winds and hot afternoon sun. Katsura tolerates sun but has little tolerance for drought, especially when young. Plan to water katsura weekly during prolonged dry periods. Find the best shade trees for your yard. How to Care For Katsura Trees Plant katsura in spring or early summer....

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For the counterculturists of the swinging ’60s, the lava lamp’s lurid glow and molten contents represented an escape from mainstream society. While not especially functional—too dim for any sort of task lighting and bulbs prone to overheating and burning out—the funky fixture’s intended purpose was never entirely practical. Instead, it was meant to establish a mood, and in that, the lava lamp was singularly successful. Origins of the Lava Lamp The original design was created by Edward Craven Walker, a British entrepreneur and inventor whose wide range of interests included underwater filmmaking and nudism....

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Solve your perennial problems with these tips. Leopard’s Bane Care Must-Knows Leopard’s bane grows best in part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full shade, although flowering will decrease with limited sun exposure. Leopard’s bane will grow in full sun in regions with cool summer temperatures but needs afternoon shade when growing in hot, humid southern climates. Transplant nursery-grown plants in spring. Regular moisture is a must; this plant does not tolerate drought....

My interest in Kwanzaa deepened when my son was born two years ago. It’s important to preserve my Gullah Geechee culture and pass along our ancestral history. For me, Kwanzaa is about celebrating that history and my low country roots in South Carolina, where I am proud to live and raise my family. Important Kwanzaa Symbols Each day of Kwanzaa represents a fundamental principle known as Kawaida, a Swahili word meaning common....

Winter: Arugula, Bean, and Pesto Bake dough halves 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Spread 1/2 cup canned cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed, drained, and mashed, and 3 Tbsp. basil pesto over flatbreads. Toss 1 cup arugula with 1 tsp. each olive oil and lemon juice. Top crusts with arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper. Spring: Asparagus-Ricotta Combine 2/3 cup ricotta cheese and 1 tsp. lemon zest; spread over dough halves....

What You Need Making this compost bin is simple. You only need three materials: Lidded, outdoor trash can (between 30 and 40 gallons)Power drillPaddle drill bit Step 1: Prep the Bin If you’re repurposing an old trash can, first thoroughly rinse it out. You don’t want any lingering remnants of non-biodegradable materials in your bin. If you’re using a brand-new bin, you can skip the wash, but remove any tags or packaging....