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UV resistant cafe umbrellas will give you protection from the sun's harsh rays. A vented roof will also circulate the air instead of having a stuffy, hot feeling. A polyester canvas fabric that is both water repellent and UV treated is a perfect choice for outdoor umbrellas where shade is necessary. Melanoma is the most common type of cancer in men 25 to 54 and women 15 to 29, a direct result from too much exposure to the sun's rays. Check the amount of UV resistant protection there is when looking at cafe umbrellas. 90% blockage and over is a good degree of protection from the elements.Design and ColorBecause good cafe umbrellas are made from yarn dyed polyester canvas, there is no worry about your selected color to fade in the sun. Neutral colors that blend in well with nature are almost always available in white, black or beige. For a festive décor, stripes and vivid blues, greens or yellows can be used. There are designs with straight edges, scallops or fringe to highlight your patio or back yard.Size and ProportionWhen considering your options of cafe umbrellas, think about the proportion of your table. Your table may be round, square, .. more »

Welcome to Mittleider Gardening Magic advice and tips! I'm excited to be sharing the wisdom of "the world's greatest vegetable gardener."I've been a Mittleider gardener ever since the mid 70's when Jacob Mittleider moved about a mile from my home, and I became his student - patterning my own garden after his prolific backyard masterpiece.We became friends as I worked with him over the years, and after assisting him on a major teaching project in Russia in 1993, I continued working with him on several other projects. And finally in 1998, after 20 years of study and work under Jacob's tutelage, I was given the responsibility and privilege of carrying on his work. I accepted this full-time non-paying job with the proviso that he would continue to stay involved and answer any and all questions, to which he readily agreed, since gardening was his life's greatest love (just ask his wife, Mildred). Sadly, Jacob died just one month after his 88th birthday, on May 23, 2006. Therefore anything you need to know that Jacob hasn't already taught me, I will research from his prolific writings.So, just who is Jacob Mittleider, and what's his Method all about? You may have seen .. more »