Growing life
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Defoliating - How to train and shape your Bonsai tree
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Defoliation is an important practice to rejuvenate your Bonsai tree and keep it growing healthy and strong. Defoliation is done during the summer,... -
5 Chili Peppers Recipes to spice up your Cooking - Part V - Asian Cucumber Salad
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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Shaping the Trunk of your Bonsai tree
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One of the first things that catches your eye when you first look at a Bonsai tree is obviously its trunk. Having a well designed and cared for trunk is one thing that every bonsai caregiver is aiming for.
In this article we will go over some of the main features of handling the tree's trunk: Tapering, creating Root Flare (Nebari), Thickness and Overall trunk shape.
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5 Chili Peppers Recipes to spice up your Cooking - Part IV - General TSO's Chicken
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General Tso's Chicken Recipe
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Creating Deadwood - How to train and shape your Bonsai tree
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Another well known feature which immediately stands out when you get the first look at a Bonsai trees is its deadwood. Deadwood gives a Bonsai tremendous amount of character and makes it appear old and well-cared for. Here you can learn the methods how to create Jin and Shari deadwood on your Bonsai tree. -
Creating Root Flare - Nebari - How to train and shape your Bonsai tree
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One of the most important aspects of the traditional look of a Bonsai tree is its root flare - or as it's called in Japanese - Nebari. The root flare is the surface roots that provides that visual balance we know so well when looking at a beautifully designed Bonsai tree.
In this article we will discuss the two basic methods that are used to create the Nebari
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Pruning and pinching - How to train and shape your Bonsai tree
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It’s safe to say that Pruning is the most important practice to train a Bonsai tree. Pruning your tree regularly for maintaining and refining its shape is important. Here you can learn on the different reasons and techniques to prune your Bonsai tree, when to do it and how to do it best -
5 Chili Peppers Recipes to spice up your Cooking - Part II - Homemade Sweet & Spicy Pepper Relish
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Homemade Sweet & Spicy Chili Pepper Relish Recipe -
Wiring a Bonsai tree - How to train and shape your Bonsai tree
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One of the main and most important techniques to learn and master when growing a bonsai tree is wiring. This is the primary way in which you train and style your Bonsai trees. Here you can find important information on when to wire your Bonsai tree, what materials to use and how to do it correctly. -
4 Ways to Dry your Chili Peppers Like the Pro's do
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Drying chili peppers is a great way to use them for spice and sauce making, cooking and also the best way to store them for the long term. After caring for your peppers, watching them grow, it'll be a shame to waste any of those freshly picked peppers from your recent harvest.
Here are a few ways to dry them so they don’t go to waste and so you can use them for your cooking
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