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Toads love slugs. If you have slugs in your garden, create a habitat for toads and there will be many less slugs munching on flower and vegetable plants.
Toads eat a huge amount of insects every day. An adult … Continue Reading
In America, potato pancakes and latkes are thought of interchangeably. But there are some differences.
Most recipes contain an egg as a binder, but that’s where the similarity ends. Not all potato pancake or latke recipes include flour or … Continue Reading
Before I post my favorite recipe, and an award winning recipe, here are some tips for making easy potato pancakes.
Russet and Yukon gold potatoes are favorites for potato pancakes.
Squeeze as much moisture out of potatoes … Continue Reading
Slugs have a love-hate relationship with potatoes. Slugs love potatoes, but the spuds can also serve as a death trap for slugs.
Slugs will eat potatoes. Slugs in potatoes can cause as much damage to potato plants as does … Continue Reading
Poison ivy rashes are miserable. They itch and look unsightly. Fifteen percent of people are not affected by poison ivy, but that leaves 85 percent of the population who are. Fortunately, there are natural remedies for poison ivy reactions … Continue Reading