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		<title>Uninvited Guests at Our Luau Party</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/09/05/uninvited-guests-at-our-luau-party/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solutions Staff Notes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We can’t believe that summer is almost over! To celebrate summer&#8217;s last hoorah, we had a Luau party here at the Solutions office. Noho&#8217;s Hawaiian Café in Portland, Oregon, catered delicious food, which included their famous macaroni salad and Kalua pig. Traditional Hawaiian music set the mood for the afternoon, followed by a best and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh Looking Planters</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/07/25/fresh-looking-planters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This spring I decided I was tired of all the mismatched planters on my deck. So, before I filled the pots with soil, I crafted a solution to my planter dilemma that was quick and cheap. I didn&#8217;t want to replace my perfectly good pots so I decided to buy a can of dark brown [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prepare your Pool for Summer</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/06/06/prepare-your-pool-for-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Temperatures are heating up, which means it&#8217;s time to whip your pool into swimming shape! So before you inflate a raft or do your first cannonball, follow these steps to make a safe and healthy splash this summer. Step 1: Remove your winter pool cover (if you have one). Tip: To avoid spilling dirty water [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where are you growing your vegetable garden?</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/05/26/where-are-you-growing-your-vegetable-garden/</link>
		<comments>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/05/26/where-are-you-growing-your-vegetable-garden/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 16:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Projects & Décor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yard, Garden & Patio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[container gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fresh produce]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re like many of us, you have busy schedules and limited space. Patio gardening can be a great alternative. It gives you easy access to your plants so you can remember to water them daily. Plant varieties that are labeled &#8220;patio, pixie, dwarf or baby&#8221; are ideal but not required for small-space gardening. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/05/03/8-outdoor-entertaining-ideas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/05/03/8-outdoor-entertaining-ideas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 21:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Celebrate Summer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer&#8217;s around the corner, and it&#8217;s a great time to start thinking about outdoor entertaining. Here are some quick ideas to help you create that perfect party. 1) Host a potluck-themed event and prepare foods in advance, as much as possible. It will save time and work! 2) Clean your yard and make sure there&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Gardening Jump Start</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/04/20/spring-gardening-jump-start/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s spring! Time to get your hands dirty. As the sun continues to shine and plants start budding, this is the time of year when you should be making garden adjustments and judgments. Whether you plan to do the gardening yourself or have a landscape service come in, you should plan to take a quick [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Small-Space Gardening</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2011/03/28/easy-small-space-gardening/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Projects & Décor]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[container gardening]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[patio garden]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small space gardening can be a rewarding process. Whether you&#8217;re decorating a patio or looking to add fresh vegetables to the dinner table, we have some easy tips to get you started. Container Gardening Container gardening is a simple and portable form of gardening that can produce great results. Find a small space on your deck, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caring for your Poinsettias</title>
		<link>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2010/12/17/caring-for-your-poinsettias/</link>
		<comments>http://www.solutions-blog.com/2010/12/17/caring-for-your-poinsettias/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tdavis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Holiday]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like your Poinsettias to outlast the holiday season? Keep reading for some helpful tips that will help your plant last longer—maybe even until Valentine&#8217;s day. Proper Temperature The ideal temperature should be easy to reach at about 65 to 70 degrees.  The placement of your plant, however, takes more attention. Avoid placing it near [...]]]></description>
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