Linda Belcher
Having spent my early years raising four children and enjoying some seventeen years as an In Home Day Care Provider, I retired to become a full time backyard gardener. Master Gardener since 2003.
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Master Gardener Certification, High School, Licensed Tax Preparer, Backyard Habitat CertificationMotto
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Ocular Migraines Can Cause Fear in the SuffererOcular Migraines may not be as well known as the migraines may people experience but they are just as troublesome.
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Gold and Fishes by Canadian Author Donna CarrickCarricks book takes place in the Banda Ache area of the 2004 Tsunami.
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A Trip Through the Land of Life's ExperienceA story of pain, joy and Fairy's
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Helebore in the gardenHelebore plants give that extra little burst of color in winter -
Local Political Story: Gibson-Hye Challenges Ed Robinson for the District 2 Seat on Florence City CouncilIn Florence, South Carolina the Democratic primary race will see a new challenger to the District 2 seat on the Florence City Council.
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Snow in the Winter Garden 2010Snow in Florence, South Carolina is not foreign, it just doesn't occur often. -
A day in the Forest Lake GreenhousesHave a bit of time on your hands? Take a stroll through a garden nursery -
New Year's Gardening Resolutions for 2010Gardeners need to do some planning well before time to plant. -
ThanksgivingTurkey Haiku
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Halloween Haikupumpkins and ghosts -
Homestead Farm in Poolesville, MarylandThis is a year round farm operation featuring vegetables, fruits, farm animals and Christmas trees. Homestead Farm is owned by Ben and Maureen Allnutt. The farm is located at 15600 Sugarland Road, Poolesville, Maryland 20837. www.homestead-farm -
In the News: Garrido, Pelosi, Wilson and MoreIn watching the President's address to Congress I heard the 'you lie' statement yelled out in the rudest fashion
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Henry's Heart - Part TwoIt was now fall and the first anniversary of his heart transplant was coming up. Henry and Sondra were planning to have family and friends over
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Queen of the NightThe Night Blooming Cereus cactus is an easy to grow cactus. Not a beautiful plant but one that delights with its fascinating and highly scented blossoms. -
Alluring plant containers can be found in a shopping mallPlant containers can be a great addition to your patio. -
Congaree National Park, South CarolinaCongaree National Forest in South Carolina is a wonderful site for a day hike. The weather has cooled and the leaves are changing colors.
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Poems of My Dog FriendsThese poems are to give tribute to all the wonderful dogs in my life. Macey Mae is my neighbor dog, Munchkin, Toby, Scarlett and Kahlua are my grand dogs. -
Man and BeastThis is a true story about a man and a dog.
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Sewing With PatternsWedding gowns, baby gifts and clothing can be handmade and beautiful. -
Henry's HeartAs Henry sat across the doctor's desk that day in June he could tell the doctor had some bad news.
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What I Would Change About My DishwasherA dishwasher is one of the most desired appliances for those looking to purchase a new home.
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The Best TV Show of the 1980'sMy favorite TV show of the 80' s had to be Cagney and Lacey. Sharon Gless as Christine Cagney and Tyne Daly as Mary-Beth Lacey were fantastic actresses.
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Take a Day Hike in Florence, South CarolinaThe Florence Rail Trail is a great way to hike around the city of Florence, South Carolina. You can begin in several locations throughout the city.
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Getting Fit and Losing Weight with the Physicians Weight Loss PlanA few years ago I knew that the excess weight I was carrying around had to go. I was not feeling well, certainly did not look my best, and was self conscious of my appearance.
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Going Green with the Pee Dee Farmers Market in Florence, South CarolinaThe Farmers Market in Florence, South Carolina hosts vendors year around which means we always have fresh produce. -
Babies and Toddlers Love to PlayBeginning infants with the proper toys will get them started out on the right track.
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Browns Ferry Daylily Gardens in Georgetown, South CarolinaBrowns Ferry does not disappoint in plant varieties to choose from. With more than 1,200 plants and a 3 acre garden, it is a day full of browsing. -
Browntail Bunny's StoryThis is a story of a bunny that lived in my yard in 2008. It was fun watching him grow up. He really got used to seeing me work the flower beds and would sit very still or move just slightly as I moved around the yard. -
Plants and flowersI love taking photos of my gardens and often find plants in odd positions. Here are a few of those photos. -
Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, South Carolina offers a University with a long history not only of education of students but a Revolutionary history as well.
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Christmas Gifts You Can Make YourselfYes, now is the time to start thinking about how you can save some cash by making your own Christmas gifts. -
Old Window FramesWhen you replace those old wooden window frames with a new fabulous vinyl windows, don't throw them all away. Keep several different sizes to use as craft/carpentry projects.
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Cuphea plantsThese are Cuphea plants in my gardens. They range from the well known Batface to a new purple variety.
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Reading, Words and Speech PatternsIf we take a love for books and reading and expand that to include recognition of words and their meaning we have expanded our world and the ability to succeed.
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Master Gardeners of Florence, SCFrom March of one year to March of the next year is a busy time for Master Gardeners in Florence, SC. March is the month of the Annual Workshop and Plant Sale. It takes dozens of members and hundreds of hours to bring this event to fruition.
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Mulch: How, Why, When, Where, WhatMulch can be organic natural products or inorganic materials. The most familiar mulch would be lawn clippings, pine needles or perhaps a type of bark.
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Glenn MillerMusical Tribute in Haiku
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The Sound of the 1980'sA review of 1980's Music
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Food is GoodBroccoli is for me
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Exercise in the GardenAs you work in the garden you stretch and use all those exercises you see in magazines or that you learn at the knee of an instructor.
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Raised-Bed GardeningBuild, plant, tend and learn is my motto for this project.
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Child-Care Choices: Do it Your WayThis worked well until the day my boys got thirsty on the playground at daycare and walked home through the park that was between the daycare and our apartment.
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African Violets in My LifeThe memories of all these loving people in my life somehow culminated in my first love affair with African Violets in my own home on my own windowsill.
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Birds, Butterflies, Bees and MoreWhat would our gardens be without these amazing creatures?
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Annual, Perennial or Biennial?Annual flowers are those brightly colored plants we see every year at the local garden centers. We use them in hanging baskets, flower boxes, containers and beds.
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Master Gardener ProgramDo you love plants but hate the bugs and disease that come with them? Would you like to learn how to grow the best tomatoes and the healthiest flowers, trees and shrubs?