Monthly Archives: January 2020

All carbohydrates don’t act in our bodies the same way

Posted on January 28, 2020 by tedmanzer

We’ve all heard of the glycemic index. Many dieters and all diabetics constantly monitor carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrates don’t all influence our systems at the same rate and that can be important for our blood sugar management. There are several different … Continue reading →

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Loropetalum is a semi-evergreen that can bloom anytime

Posted on January 21, 2020 by tedmanzer

Most shrubs have a certain season where they are most attractive. Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is one that can be pretty during any season. We have one at school near our greenhouses that has a few blooms and many buds right … Continue reading →

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Leyland cypress is the mule of landscape material

Posted on January 21, 2020 by tedmanzer

We all know what a mule is. It’s a cross between a female horse (Equus caballus) and a male donkey (Equus asinus). Since the parents are different species the mule is sterile. Leyland cypress is a lot like that, except … Continue reading →

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The holiday season in the high-tech era

Posted on January 8, 2020 by tedmanzer

All the children were happy to be out of school. It’s probably a good thing that most folks have unlimited minutes and data plans. I remember the bag phone days when each minute cost about 50 cents whether you made … Continue reading →

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Cormorants are gluttonous birds unpopular with almost everyone

Posted on January 1, 2020 by tedmanzer

Sportfishermen hate them. Aquafarmers see them as a threat to their livelihood. Property owners watch them threaten the beauty and value of their property. Cormorants have insatiable appetites for fish. A single bird will consume over a pound of fish … Continue reading →

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