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Frost Zones Here in the United States the Department of Agriculture has put together a map which sections off various regions into zones. This is done for a number of reasons as it pertains to gardening and one of them is to know when your area will be hit with frost. Frost is nothing more than ice crystals that form overnight when the temperature drops thus freezing any moisture. Plants such as tomatoes and peppers cannot withstand frost for more than a night, maybe two if you are lucky. Therefore, knowing when frost will hit your area is beneficial. A Google search on the words "frost zone map" will result in many different varieties of maps to choose from.pH Scale Ok, so maybe it has been a while since you had a science class. The pH scale is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline something is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with less than 7 being acidic and more than 7 being alkaline. 7 is neutral. As it relates to vegetable gardening the pH scale is used in measuring the acidity of the soil. Ideal soil conditions range on the scale from 5.5 to 7.5. This .. more »

Author: Miriam LukkenPublisher: Warner BooksYear of Publication: 2003You can read any history book for facts on famous people and events. But what if you want to know about everyday life a century ago? Believe me, I've looked, and it is much harder to find. If that is what you would like to read about, this book is a treasure trove of information!First of all, I'll give you a little background on Mrs. Dunwoody. She started writing a notebook to be passed down to her children and grandchildren in the year 1866. Here is a quote from her letter to her children concerning what she was recording for them:"In these notes, I have endeavored to impart the knowledge necessary for keeping a neat, well-ordered home. But beyond that, I wish for you to understand the larger issues of homekeeping - creating an environment in which all family members grow and thrive, a place where each member may evolve to the full extent our Creator intended."Mrs. Dunwoody lived her life on the beliefs that "the housewife makes the home, and the home makes the nation."Here are some bits of wisdom and advice from the different chapters in the book.1. The home is .. more »