A garden like nature's own
By ELAINE K. DELCUZE
      In recent years there has been a tremendous interest in native wildflower gardening. Early enthusiasts tended to be naturalists, conservationists or horticulturists.
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Gardening tips for February
By ROBERT N. BREWER JR.
      Annuals & Perennials Fertilize pansies and other cold weather annuals with a water-soluble fertilizer that has nitrate nitrogen. Keep pansies watered. Cold weather dehydrates them. Deadhead pansies to promote new blossoming and control fungal disease.
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Dollars and Sense
BY DAVID UFFINGTON
      It's not your father's business world out there anymore. Years ago it was white shirt, dark tie, lace-up leather shoes. You opened the door for every woman you saw. Cell phones weren't even around. Etiquette and expected work behavior was fairly clear.
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Senior News Line
Get help with high drug costs
By MATILDA CHARLES
      Are you having trouble paying for your drug prescriptions, or do you know someone who is? Many of the big drug companies have assistance programs to provide free or lowcost drugs to seniors or disabled persons. You'll need to do some work, however, to apply for those programs.
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Now Here's a Tip
By JOANN DERSON
      + Still keeping to that New Year's resolution to get fit? Great job! Here are some quick ways to sneak in more exercise: A 15-minute walk with the dog burns 50 calories, based on a 150-pound person. Try doing isometric exercises in the car - isolate one muscle group (such as thighs, buttocks or bi...
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This is a Hammer
Jacuzzi woes
By SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA
      Q: A replacement panel on our Jacuzzi tub arrived with a big orange sticker on the front. The paper and the sticky glue cannot be removed. I know I could remove it with fingernail polish remover but I don't want to ruin the finish. I tried rubbing alcohol, but it didn't work. Do you have a suggesti...
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Q & A with BRMEMC
Special to the Sentinel
      Q: What type of energy efficient heating source do you recommend? A: A heat pump is one of the most energyefficient heating and cooling systems available today. Unlike other types of heating systems which convert fuel or electricity directly to heat, a heat pump is designed to move heat from on...
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