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CHAPARRAL
Also known as Creosote bush grows in the desert regions throughout the United States. It is a resinous, many branched evergreen shrub growing from 3 to 9 feet tall. The leaves grow in opposite pairs and each leaf consists of 2 olive-green leaflets. The yellow flowers have 5 petals and are followed by showy globular seed balls that are covered with fuzzy white hairs. It is sometimes found in gardens and used in landscaping.
Herbalists have prescribed it for the relief of coughing, to ease
arthritis and as a cancer remedy.
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Every man is sociable until a cow invades his garden.
- Irish Saying
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Thin carrot seedlings as they emerge so new plants won't compete for moisture and nutrients. Thin the first time so leaves do not touch. In a few weeks, thin a final time so carrots are 4 inches apart.
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