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Lantana Planting 101: Where to Plant for Maximum Growth and Beauty

Lantanas are beautiful and versatile plants that can add a pop of color to any garden. But before you start planting, it’s important to consider the best location for your lantanas. This guide will help you choose the perfect spot based on factors like sunlight, soil type, and climate. Choose a Sunny Location Lantanas thrive …

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Spring Plants for Indoor Planters

Spring is a little late arriving this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring a little bit of spring weather indoors. There are plenty of spring flowering plants that will do well in indoor planters. With a plentiful choice of bulbs and plants available this time of year, here are just a few of …

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French-style Spinach and Cheese Omelette

A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana Jacobi A healthy breakfast is the perfect opportunity to start your day off on the right track. This French-style omelet is fluffy and golden with the rich flavor of Parmesan cheese and sautéed spinach. Eggs provide protein and B vitamins and at only 80 calories each, they’re an easy, healthy …

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Miso Glaze Cod

A recipe to spring you into the new season A great way to enter spring is spending time with your family and making new delicious recipes together. Celebrity chef Anna Olson shares her crowd-pleasing miso glaze cod recipe that is easy to make and only takes 35 minutes to prepare. Miso Glaze Cod Prep Time: …

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Pet Profile: The Sassy Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier)

If you like small dogs with big dog attitudes, you may want to consider a Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren’t lap …

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The Muskoka Breakfast Burger

This is picture perfect: you bite into a juicy, delicious, flamed-grilled burger topped with tangy dill pickles, a fried sunny-side up egg, and slice of real Canadian bacon – all the while watching the sun glisten on the lake from a dock on Georgian Bay. Why not make this cottage daydream a reality? Chef Matt …

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Pet Profile: The Amiable Beagle

When you think of Beagles, you probably picture a pack of these little guys baying at the top of their lungs as they race after a fox or rabbit. While it is true that these dogs are popular hunting dogs and have been used to hunt for several centuries, they also make wonderful family pets. …

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The AKC: Know Your Dog’s Genealogy

When you shop for a purebred dog, you will probably notice that many breeders use the initials AKC when they talk about their purebred puppies. What exactly is the AKC? These initials stand for the American Kennel Club, a registry for purebred dogs born in the United States. The AKC holds dog shows and obedience …

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Pet Profile: The Smart Siberian Husky

Are you looking for a dog who is very active but still loves the company of people? If so, you may want to consider the Siberian Husky. This beautiful dog was bred to tirelessly pull sleds loaded with supplies over frozen terrain for miles on end. At the end of the day, Huskies provide companionship …

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Tea Time: Yerba Mate, a South American Delight

Tea is most commonly associated with Asia. And it’s true that the majority of tea comes from China, India and other countries in that area. But there are other countries that have the climate, soil and expertise to produce a fine tea. In recent years, South Africa has been on the radar with the rising …

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