 Section 4 of the Flag Code states: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."
 Prune spring-flowering shrubs after blooms fade.
Keep grass mowed to 2.5 inches tall. Replace pansies and other spring annuals with summer annuals and perennials. To attract butterflies: Sprinkle flowers with a mixture of sugar and water Arrange flat stones for resting Provide shallow water for drinking Choose bright colors for flowers especially purple, red and yellow. Plant lavender, asters and butterfly bushes. Asparagus is a member of the lily family and has both male and female plants. Fun Indiana roadtrip—Willowfield Lavender Farm in Mooresville, Indiana. Check out their website at www.willowfieldlavender.com. Squirrels and dogs have sweaty feet. Their sweat glands are between the footpads and paws between toes and when they get hot or excited they leave wet tracks. They also use foot sweat to mark their territorial trees. Garlic lowers blood pressure but may increase risk of bleeding. More than three thousand years ago, children in Egypt played with large hoops of dried grapevines propelling them along the ground with a stick or swung around at the waist. The “Hula Hoop” was introduced in 1958. The term “flea market” can be traced back to the insect-ridden merchandise of early European markets. In the 1880s, Parisians named their famous flea market Marche aux Puces, “market of fleas”.  Before putting on gardening gloves apply hand cream or petroleum jelly to keep them moist.
Cracked corn attracts ducks, geese, quail and mourning doves while peanuts feed woodpeckers and chickadees. Trimming or cutting prickly bushes? Grip thorny stems with barbecue tongs or clothespins to avoid painful pricks. Spray your garden tools with non-stick cooking spray each time you use them. Dirt should wipe right off. Prune flowering bushes and trees after they’re done blossoming. Pinch chrysanthemums and annual flowers to keep them compact and well branched. What’s the difference between jelly and jam? Jelly is made with fruit juices; jam, with fresh or dried fruit. Alternate mowing patterns each week to prevent grass from leaning which causes an uneven appearance. Each ear of corn has approximately 800 kernels on the cob. There are 475 gallons of ketchup consumed at the Indianapolis 500 and 8 miles of hotdogs and bratwursts.  After the Easter lily is done flowering, keep it growing in the sunny window until the danger of frost has passed. Then plant it outside for summer blooms in the garden.
Plant cool-season crops seeds, including peas, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, and Swiss chard, directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Soil should crumble instead of forming a ball when squeezed. In 1947 felines everywhere meowed approval of Edward Lowe who invented kitty litter. Providing food during the spring season will help birds survive weather extremes and give them added nourishment and energy required for mating and nesting. Remove winter coverings from roses and strawberries, but keep mulch nearby for protection from late freezes and to help control weeds. It is impossible to lick your elbow! Which garden vegetable has the most fiber, more niacin than most, and more Vitamin C than any other? Red peppers The scent of lavender is relaxing while peppermint and citrus act as stimulants and relieve fatigue. At the beginning of gardening season, spray each garden tool with a lubricating oil. Dip each tool in and out of a bucket full of sand until the grime is gone. Brush off the sand and let air-dry. If you’re prone to headaches, avoid vasopastic foods—dairy products, chocolate, wheat gluten and high-fructose corn syrup.  One of the most iconic symbols of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day is the shamrock. The word "shamrock" comes from the Irish Gaelic word Seamrog, which means "little clover" and refers to the plant's three leaves.
According to legend St. Patrick made the shamrock famous by using the three-leaf clover to teach people about Christianity as he traveled throughout Ireland. He used the shamrock to visually illustrate the concept of the Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) when trying to convert polytheistic pagans to Christianity. For hundreds of years blue was the color of St. Patrick's Day. In the 1790's the shamrock and the color green became a symbol of Irish nationalism and independence from the British. Just wearing a shamrock in your lapel or green clothing was seen as a rebellious act against British authority and could be punishable by death. The phrase "wearing of the green" came from a street ballad which lamented the British repression. |
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