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Laura Zinkan
Member since 20th November 2006
Occupation: freelance copywriter, photographer Laura Zinkan is a freelance writer and artist living in California. She puts the Mom in MomsRetro with kitchen tips, humor and artwork on her website for busy cooks http://www.MomsRetro.com
She also cultivates a gardening website at http://www.theGardenPages.com with plant profiles, growing tips and lore about succulents and California native plants. You can share her unique vision of Los Angeles and California at her regional web site http://www.AngelCityArt.com
Copyright 2008 by Laura Zinkan (LauraZinkan.com). This article may be reprinted as long as author credit is given with a website. All rights reserved.
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17th October 2008
Lavender is an aromatic herb grown for centuries and appreciated for its fragrant, purplish blue flowers. These small, drought-tolerant shrubs take full sun to partial shade outdoors. They can take moderate water, but can also survive in low water garde...
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07th October 2008
Driving in California is always an adventure, in Los Angeles, the sport of driving has been elevated to an art form. Like qualifying for the Indy 500 pole position, you never know who you will be sharing the road with. Some drivers are on their cell pho...
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07th October 2008
Many people are rediscovering the joys of staying home and taking 'staycations'. Your garden can become the perfect place to provide a peaceful sanctuary to escape from the world and unwind. Screen plants can provide privacy in your garden, hide an unsi...
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14th July 2008
Fragrant rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial, evergreen shrub. Not only are they wonderful cooking herbs, they are also dependable plants to use in any drought tolerant garden. These plants are native to the Mediterranean region which is kn...
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13th February 2008
Most childhood memories include reaching up to grab huge, pink swirls of cotton candy clouds at the circus or an amusement park. It brings back hot summer days, crunchy sweet candy you can only eat with your hands and of course, pink sticky faces and clo...
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08th October 2007
Several different types of cooking ingredients come from corn. Corn bread, stews and even fried catfish recipes call for some form of corn. If you are missing an ingredient knowing its equivalent or substitution can save grandma's recipe from oblivion. ...
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25th September 2007
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) are useful in the landscape for dramatic impact, adding a southwestern feel to any landscape. Opuntia cactus also have edible pads and provide the red cactus pears of commerce. This cactus variety grows wild in...
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10th May 2007
Beautiful, funny and sometimes racy, fruit and vegetable labels were created to catch the eye of American consumers in the produce department. Beginning in the late 1800's farmers and merchants used artwork of colorful fruits and exotic vegetables to ent...
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01st April 2007
Crassula ovata or Jade plants are shrubby succulent plants that make excellent choices for dry gardens and houseplants. Xeriscaping with drought tolerant cactus and succulent plants has become popular in dry areas or places where water conservation is a ...
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01st April 2007
It's a treat baking sweets, but running out of a crucial recipe ingredient can really gum up the works. Knowing an ingredient 's "equivalent" or substitution can save the day. Many cake and cookie recipes can be adapted by using modern sweeteners if you...
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29th January 2007
It is always a good time to make something with chocolate. When the mood seizes you, discovering you haven't got a crucial ingredient can ruin the mood. Knowing its "equivalent" or substitution can save the day. Today, Mom helps cooks and chocoholics w...
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21st November 2006
In southern California October through March is the season for The Santa Ana Winds. Hot and dusty, the Santa Anas carry a large number of positive ions and have also been called 'ill winds'. Studies show that positive ion winds can inflame asthma and wo...
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21st November 2006
Succulents are perfect plants for xeriscape gardens and are easy to root and grow. Once you learn how easy it is to propagate succulent plants, it's a great way to expand your plant collection - and it's free! You can use this planting technique with su...
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21st November 2006
Succulents are great choices for dry gardens. These plants are easy to grow in hot dry areas and also make great houseplants. Their care is similar to cactus (without the thorns). One of my favorite succulents is named Crassula Portulacea, commonly cal...
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21st November 2006
Crassula tetragona are drought tolerant plants that look a little like pine branches with the needles sticking out the sides, or a green bottle brush. They are often used in bonsai pots to look like pine trees. In the ground, they grow up to 4 feet tall...
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