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Honey Mead

Mead or honeywine, has often been referred to as the “nectar of the gods” and has been known to be a traditional favorite among fermented drinks throughout history.

Resources available on this topic are vast and plenty. We have compiled this list of some of the best resources available on the web to provide you with everything you need to know to make delicious mead right in your own home.


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by Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture

Raised-bed gardening is a popular technique for growing plants in Missouri. Beds are both useful and attractive in the landscape. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs may be grown in raised beds.

Temporary raised beds

Figure 1: Temporary raised beds can be created by digging soil in a 3- to 4-foot wide bed. Digging loosens the soil and keeps it higher than surrounding ground if there is no foot or equipment traffic.

Temporary raised beds


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Life Gear Glowsticks

The first time I saw the LifeGear flashlight/glowstick, I bought it immediately. These inexpensive flashlights are a wonderful invention. The light beam from the flashlight can be focused into a chamber, making it light up like a glowstick, without the chemicals of course. The flashlight has several other uses including a whistle, flashlight, strobe light and I’ve heard storage inside the glowtube itself.

  • LED glow stick, safety flasher, and flashlight and whistle all in one.
  • Environmentally friendly: reusable, long-lasting, battery powered. No chemicals. Nontoxic.
  • Emergency Whistle
  • Long-lasting: lasts 200 or more hours in flasher mode.
  • 3 AG-13 replaceable batteries included.
  • Life-Gear FREE Battery Replacement Program included
  • Lightweight. Has easy-to-press on-off button.
  • Three colors available: blue, red, green.
  • Warm LED lightbulb used (not harsh blue LED light).
  • Detachable lanyard (~15 inches) included.
  • Product is 7 inches long.

LifeGear Glowstick: $7.99

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