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July 3, 2007 at 11:44 pm · Filed under General
Most lawn and garden tools have at least some parts that are prone to rust. The alloys used typically contain iron, which combines readily with the oxygen in air and water and produces the familiar reddish paste, iron oxide. Iron oxide is rust. Actually any metal which oxidizes is said to be rusted, but aluminum oxide, zinc oxide and others are not usually a large problem with tools.
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June 30, 2007 at 11:44 pm · Filed under General
By Helen Kibbles
Getting you hands dirty is part and parcel of gardening. All gardeners have their own techiques for cleaning their hands and nails after a day in the garden. I thought I would share with you some environmentally friendly tips on cleaning your hands after a long day in the garden.
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June 21, 2007 at 6:33 am · Filed under General
I am off to the Glastonbury Festival today and shall be with out Internet access (or clean toilets, showers or a comfy bed) until Monday. Back soon!
