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Dementia is something we all worry about

Posted on January 23, 2018 by tedmanzer

I was racking my brain trying to come up with a timely column this week. Somebody suggested dementia. I laughed. After a little musing I decided it was a fair topic to discuss. I’ve noticed memory lapses, particularly short-term in … Continue reading →

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Explore every angle to combat mosquitoes

Posted on July 1, 2016 by tedmanzer

A few weeks ago I wrote about ways we could get the upper hand on mosquito populations. Eliminating their habitat is the best option. However, living in a region with ubiquitous standing water, that can be difficult. Many plants contain … Continue reading →

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English or French, Lavenders are a useful perennial herb

Posted on August 25, 2014 by tedmanzer

A week ago I was in a meeting when a colleague scribbled a note that I should write a column on lavender. I have not addressed that herb yet. A day later a student asked me about herbs for mouth … Continue reading →

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Rosemary – A shrub of many uses

Posted on September 3, 2012 by tedmanzer

There is probably not a more versatile plant in our landscape than rosemary. It makes a great hedge, tolerates salt spray, dry sandy soils, smells great, has medicinal properties and is a tasty spice. This fragrant shrub lends itself to … Continue reading →

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