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Container Gardening: Planting Lettuce in Pots

https://pixabay.com/en/users/congerdesign-509903/ Today, I've planted some mixed lettuce seeds in a seeding pot. Multiple sites say lettuce is one of the easiest and fast-growing vegetable you can plant in a garden or in a container. It seems true in my case here in Queensland. Update: It's October 9 and I can see seedlings already. (sown Oct 4) I've come across a ton of information and I'll be sharing the most common info you can read across sites. Initially, you can check out Migardener's tutorial on planting lettuce in a container here:  container gardening What to remember from the vid: Give your potted lettuce 4 to no more than 7 hours of sun daily. Else, they will become bitter in taste. You may fill the pot with lots of seeds but remember to water often and to fertilise every two weeks. Do these if you plan to harvest muultiple times using the cut and come again method, where you cut loose leaves on the side and cut the leaves above the crown to...

Heavenly Mochas on the Sunshine Coast

https://pixabay.com/en/users/DaveJonesphotography-1260047/ It seems that the best makers of your favourite Hot Mocha or Cold Mocha will be at a pure coffee bean cafes or at a pure chocolate drinking place. And if you can have those 2 conditions all in one place, that will be most heavenly! Here are some picks: 1.  San Churro Maroochydore 2.  Sweet Tempered Chocolateria , Lanyana Way, Noosa 3.  Skal Cold Mocha, Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach 4.  Clandestino Roasters at Belmondos Organic Market , Rene St., Noosaville

Health & Fitness: Helpful Online Calculators

https://pixabay.com/en/users/mojzagrebinfo-278781/ IDEAL BODY WEIGHT for 60 inches and above This manual shares a simple computation for ideal body weight for people with a minimum height of 60 inches, or 5 feet, or 1.524 meters. IBW for males 60 inches tall: 50 kilograms or 120.231 pounds or 7.87 stones IBW for females 60 inches tall: 45.5 kilograms or 100.31 pounds or 7.165 stones ADD: 2.3 kilograms or 5.07 pounds or .362 stone for every additional inch over 60 inches. http://www.superskinnyme.com/ideal_weight_calculator.html Calorie Calculator For Weight Loss This site calculates daily calorie intake for maintaining current weight, losing weight, and maintaining weight loss; also tips for health and fitness Calculator for Daily Caloric Needs This site calculates daily calorie requirements based on age, height, gender

Where To Buy Cheap Seeds in Australia

https://pixabay.com/en/users/rawpixel-4283981/ Here are some sites that sell affordable vegetable and flower seeds for garden planting or container gardening. Source your potted plant seeds from: Boondie Seeds . This Australia seed business sells non gmo seeds from locally grown seeds. Some rare vegetable seeds are available. You can find Asian vegetable seeds like Chinese Kale, KangKong, and more here. You can buy small quantity packs of herbs, flower seeds, and other vegetable seeds at affordable prices. Shipping rate of $2 minimum. The Seed Collection also sells non GMO and non-chemically treated sells vegetable seeds, flower seeds, other seeds from Ferntree Gully, Victoria. Adam Brody has been running the operation since 2010. Like Boondie Seeds, the prices are affordable and small quantity packs are available. Shipping rate of $2 minimum. FairDinkum  sells vegetable seeds, flower seeds and other seeds in Queensland. Offers free postage Australiawide. Backyard See...

Song Meditation: To My Knees

https://pixabay.com/en/users/geralt-9301/ Penned and set to music by Joel Davies and Aodhan King of Hillsong Young & Free, the worship song, "To My Knees" expresses the response of every restless heart that finds itself in God. (Listen to the song from Hillsong Young and Free's official YouTube page.) (See the official lyrics  here  and below:) Verse 1 In the Saviour’s love I find joy beyond compare Endless peace covers all of me When You breathe within You turn winter into spring Grace dissolves every fear in me Chorus Your love brings me to my knees Brings me to my knees My King forever You are all my heart desires Until the end of time My soul surrendered Verse 2 In my vacant heart Lord You came and made a home You bring light to the dark in me When I lose my way I am beckoned into grace You alone are my everything Bridge All the earth sing of mercy never ending I will worship with all t...

8 Foods To Eat When You Are on a Calorie Restricted Diet

https://pixabay.com/en/users/RyanMcGuire-123690/ If counting calories works for you. Here are some foods you can eat that help keep you energized and sane between meals. 1. Banana 1 medium banana provides about 105 calories It helps you maintain focus and mental acuity. It energises. It lifts the mood, and more. Check out an article from the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry for a thorough discussion.  2. Rolled Oats, Oatmeal 1 cup provides somewhere from 120-160 calories. Skip instant oats. Choose rolled oats. Rolled oats stabilise sugar levels and extend energy. Check out an article from the Huffington Post for more discussion on benefits and the difference between steel cut, rolled, and quick oats. 3. Boiled Egg 1 large, boiled egg provides about 78 calories. It is a rich source of quality protein which is an essential building block of muscle, tissue, and more. Check out an article from BBCgoodfood.com on the benefits of egg. ...

Australian Honey

https://pixabay.com/en/users/image4you-2459255/ With news coming out in recent past over contaminated honey being sold on shelves in Australia, local products suffered with the spread of doubts on the integrity of locally produced honey. If you came across this looking brands to buy, here are some options to check out: Beechworth Honey . The founder, Jodie Goldsworthy, is actively working towards eliminating fake honey circulation in Australia. She heads the Global Federation of Beekeeper's Association. Here are some info articles: Beechworth fights back against fake honey Small businesses emboldened by fake honey scandal Ben's Bees Ambrosia Just so you know, Capilano brand was found among those who sold adulterated honey. Tasmanian  Leatherwood Honey Leatherwood honey is specific to Tasmania. It is a unique kind found only in Tasmania. A lot of beekeepers sell organic, raw leatherwood honey; some of which are: Australian Honey Products ...