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Comparing Types of Garden Fencing  * Written by Greg O’Sullivan When mulling over garden fencing ideas it is important to consider a simple question. Why do you feel you need it? Is the garden fencing for security, privacy of your house, is it a garden accessory or purely for decorative purposes or indeed shelter. This a key question as the garden fencing you decide on will also determine the type of material and work involved plus of course cost. It is always advisable to talk with the experts in your local fencing supplier or garden centre and also to spend time driving around looking at fencing that appeals to you and would from your perspective tick all the boxes if in your garden. It always helps to arrive at an informed decision. Whether you want to give your garden a more decorative look or you simply want a protective barrier then fencing is without question a very worthwhile addition to your garden. Garden fencing plays many roles. It defin...

-- Quote of the Day --  "It's spring fever.   That is what the name of it is.   And when you've got it, you want  - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want,  but it just fairly makes your heart ache,  you want it so! "  ~ Mark Twain © BrummetMedia.ca

Basics of Canning *Written by Ruth O’Neil Canning is a great way to preserve food for later use. While cans of food are quickly and easily purchased at the local grocery store, home canned foods taste better and do not contain many of the harmful preservatives found in commercially canned food. For people who like to garden and grow their own vegetables, canning is definitely something worth learning to do. There are two types of canners. One is a water bath canner and the other is a pressure canner. A water bath canner is a large pot with a loose fitting lid that is suitable for processing any foods that are high in acid. Tomatoes, peaches, pears, apples, jams, and jellies are all perfect for using a water bath canner. A pressure canner is a must for canning low acid foods. Low acid foods include both green and dried beans, corn, potatoes, soups, and meat. It is the pressure that builds up that allows foods to reach a temperature that is high enough to kill bacteria...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca " Learn to accept in silence the minor aggravations,  cultivate the gift of taciturnity,  and consume your own smoke with an extra draft of hard work,  so that those about you may not be annoyed  with the dust and soot of your complaints. "  ~ William Osler