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82Chinese New Year – Flowers and Fruit
As the Chinese New Year begins, homes blossom with traditional flowers and fruits. In addition to the decorative and festive effect, the fruits and flowers convey a rich and symbolic message. Each one has a long tradition of being a part of the...
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79How To Make Cumquat Marmalade
Cumquats (or kumquats) are fantastic for marmalade. The fruits of this attractive small citrus tree can also be brandied, candied and more.
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80Orange Coats--A retro fashion revival
Forget the typical dreary browns,greys,blacks for fall/winter dressing...add ORANGE to your wardrobe! Color Therapists call is 'sexy,' it's the choice of designers for two different Audrey Hepburn movies, it's the choice of designers, and a great inspiration from nature...Orange!
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78How to grow tropical trees from seed
Growing your own trees from seed can be easy and is a lot of fun. It provides a sense of achievement as you watch it your own little trees get taller and taller. Many tropical and sub-tropical species will germinate readily from...
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75Chinese New Year Celebrations: I Miss Chinese New Year Like Crazy
Chinese New Year celebrates the coming of spring. The festivities that come with Chinese New Year bring much joy and excitement. Having moved away from Singapore, I miss the occasion terribly.
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70Unusual Fruits & Veggies to Try
Unusual Fruits & Veggies to Try By: Fiona Saiter Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, apples, bananas and oranges are probably a staple in your diet. Do you get bored eating the same fruits...
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69Lucky Fortune Plants for Chinese New Year
The Chinese have a fine selection of plants that are used as symbolic decoration items during the Lunar New Year season.
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70What is Citrus Caviar: Finger Limes and How to Use them
A finger lime, also known as 'citrus caviar', is one of six species of citrus fruit native to Australia. A finger lime is approximately three inches in length and resembles a pickle or gherkin due to its elongated shape. Its outer covering, or skin, is thin, slightly rough and scaly, and can vary in color depending on the variety. Typically they are a dark purple, or dark green color however are known to also to be more along the red scale.
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68Kumquat Pomelo Limequat Buddha Fingers: Unique Citrus Fruits
The Kumquat, the Pomelo, the Limequat and Buddah Fingers are all members of the citrus family. They are unique fruit and each have their own flavors, textures, nutritional benefits and uses.
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64Singapore Chinese New Year
Who first invented "yu sheng" and how did it come about? Why is it taboo to sweep the house on Chinese New Year day? Is it true that if you counted the kumquats on the plant, they would fall? We think we...
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