SKI Tips, July 2025

The American Flag: red stripes signify valor, sacrifice and blood
                                white stripes represent virtue and unity
                                blue stripes stand for liberty and freedom
                               “We take the stars from heaven.” (George Washington)

July was originally the month of Quintilis in the Roman calendar. It was the fifth month of the year until January and February were added in 450 BC.

Around 150 million hot dogs are consumed on Fourth of July.

Water plants deeply and regularly, especially during hot, dry spells. Water in the early evening to minimize evaporation and prevent rot.

Avoid any further pruning of spring-flowering shrubs. These bushes should be setting their buds for next season by this time, so you will want to let them be, so they will have bountiful blooms come springtime!

The wired cage that holds a cork on a bottle of champagne is called an agraffe.

Divide daylilies and irises this month.

If you want pumpkins for baking, autumn decorating, or carving, now’s the time to get your seeds in the ground. Look for compact varieties if you’re short on space, though those vines still require about 6 to 8 square feet to grow. Place a few pumpkin seeds in each hole, and keep watered, especially when flowers and fruits are forming.

Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh, reflecting its diverse cultural heritage.
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“Old Faithful” in Yellowstone National Park is the world’s most famous geyser. It erupts once every sixty-five minutes and lasts for about six seconds. The height of the eruptions is from 120 to 150 feet.