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What you should do and what you should't do when it comes to seeding Ready for winter to be over and I yearn to get my hands dirty and to dig in the soil again.  While most of the field work is still several weeks away, there is plenty to do in preparation for the season ahead. First and foremost on the late winter to-do list: sow seeds. Starting your own seeds is a great way to get a jump on the season. It also gives you access to hundreds of specialty flowers that you won’t find at your local nursery or big box store. Plus, it is the most affordable way to fill a cutting garden fast. I start roughly 90 percent of my seeds inside the greenhouse. If you don’t have a greenhouse, don’t worry. A simple wire racking system rigged with lights will work just fine. The first few years I grew flowers, I didn’t have a greenhouse and I started all of my seeds in the basement, on shelves, under lights. It was easy, inexpensive and a great way to grow lots of plants in a...

Spring is here! Get ready for the warm weather with the most popular spring flowers : Freesia These blooms are vibrant in color and citrusy in scent and a surefire way to brighten your home or garden this spring. As with most spring flowers, they love the sunlight, so keep this in mind when choosing where to plant them or display potted freesias. They grow in white, yellow, orange, red, pink and lavender, so you can get creative with a colorful pattern in the garden. Freesias typically last longer than other flowers, so bouquets with these blooms can be a lively staple in your home or office during springtime months. Tulips Their elegant bulbous shape and vibrant color options make tulips a popular choice for spring wedding bouquets and table centerpieces. Each color carries different meaning: Red tulips often represent true love, yellow signifies cheerful thoughts and white conveys forgiveness. You’re also bound to see these flowers at Easter dinners and celebrat...

Do you think flyers are old-fashioned? Think again! Even in this world of digital, high-tech advertising, flyers continue to remain an important component of marketing. Whether you are a trip organizer, yoga teacher or an entrepreneur, you can effectively get your message across using expert flyer design services. In case you are still unsure about the importance of flyers in marketing, keep reading. Cost-effective Marketing Option Flyers are a low cost marketing choice compared to other traditional and modern advertising methods . Well-designed flyers guarantee high return on investment while flyers do not cost a lost to design and print. Low Effort, but Extremely High Impact Getting flyers into the hands of prospective customers is easy. For instance, if you are organizing a yoga retreat, you can hand out attractively designed flyers to yoga students or you can simply hang one up in the changing or locker room. Participants who are interested in your retreat wi...

We all are aware of the fact that the internet has affected our daily lives and has become a huge influence on developing our personal and professional skills at any point in time. It, really, has the power to equip you with the practical skills whether it is learning to code or learning a foreign language. For all of us, there are unlimited options available on the internet to learn anything for free. In this competitive era, there are millions of people having the same skill set and experience. So what can you do in this era to gain an advantage? Well, in order to gain a competitive edge, it is an absolute necessity to learn some quintessential skills, and the best way to learn those skills is through online sources for free without paying a penny. As we move on in this article, we are going to discuss some prominent skills you can learn as soon as possible for free. Learn the Art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) If you want to sustain your business in this era ...

Learning a new language can be an exhilarating experience. While you certainly have many reasons for wanting to learn English, it is likely that as you expand upon your knowledge of the language, you’ll develop your own personal love for it. Trust me, I’ve learned another language – it isn’t easy! But it CAN be! I started learning French when I was 11 years old, and in 2017 received my Masters in it. For years I felt like I was stuck not improving and not becoming fluent, learning vocabulary that wasn’t relevant for speaking French in the real world. It wasn’t until I lived there for 12 months that I felt as though I was on my way to being fluent. Interacting with French people not only improved my French language ability, but it also helped me fall in love with the language. The key? INTERACTING, SPEAKING and IMMERSING myself in French. Had I had the opportunity to learn French WITH a native online before this, I’m sure my transition into French life, language and cul...

Guide to opening your own Car Wash business    1. Research the car wash business.   Even if you've worked at a car wash business, you'll need to be up to date on all the latest trends and technologies to have a good understanding of the industry. Visit other car washes and figure out the type of car wash you would like to open (e.g. self-service, automatic, waterless, full detailing, etc.) For example, people use car washes more when the economy is doing well and when motor vehicle sales are up. When people have more money to spend, they are more willing to pay for a car wash. Knowing the car sales statistics in your area could help you predict success for your business. Talk to car wash owners, car wash suppliers, and car wash equipment manufacturers. You want to understand the car wash business from all sides so you know what you are getting into. The International Carwash Association is a good resource to learn about the industry and the current...

New cars you will definitely consider to buy in 2018 We have seen important updates to industry stalwarts like the Toyota Camry, Ford Expedition, and Honda Odyssey, as well as new introductions of some exciting niche products. 2018 Honda Accord $23,570 | U.S. News Score: 9.1 /10 The Honda Accord is one of the standouts in the midsize car class, made even better thanks to its 2018 redesign. There are a lot of good options in this category, but the Accord is well worth a look. Whether you want something practical or fun, the Accord will satisfy. The base engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder that provides satisfying acceleration yet gets good fuel economy. Buyers who want sportier performance can upgrade to a larger turbocharged four-cylinder. In either case, the Accord’s handling is deft, and is offers a comfortable ride. Standard features include the Honda Sensing active safety package and driver drowsiness monitoring. The Accord is ...

Good Artificial Intelligence vs Bad Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is about to reshape the enterprise workplace in a big and fundamental way, and any organization that hasn’t already started thinking about, planning for and adopting the new wave of smart Artificial Intelligence tools is at risk of being left behind by their competitors. Even at this early stage, it’s clear the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in the office are going to be enormous, as these new tools work alongside employees — becoming a personal digital “coworker” — and augment our productivity and creative-thinking skills while freeing us from the monotony of the routine tasks that currently consume our workdays. But it’s also clear that not all workplace Artificial Intelligence is created equal — some of these new Artificial Intelligence tools will be seamlessly adopted into your employees’ daily tech stack and workflows, like Slack, while others won’t be a good fit, getting th...

Red Dead Redemption 2 game will be the biggest thing to happen for cowboy hats since Westworld, promising an all new western adventure from the masters of the open world. Perhaps just as exciting as chance to saddle up for single player again is the rumors of a new Battle Royale mode. Think PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds but with more horse poop. Whatever the new Red Dead Redemption 2 is hiding under its chaps, we're ready. It's been seven years since the original, and we've never quite got over those sweeping desert rides or that incredible ending.  Red Dead Redemption 2 will arrive on PS4 and Xbox One on October 26, until then, here's everything you need to know about this potential game of the year contender. Fast facts Red Dead Redemption 2 release date:  October 26, 2018 Formats:  PS4, Xbox One Developer:  Rockstar Price:  $59.99 Red Dead Redemption 2 has a confirmed release date of October 26th, 2018 for PS4 ...

The rest of the year is looking ridiculously stacked when it comes to the best new games of 2018. You've got long-awaited sequels to legendary games, like  Red Dead Redemption 2 , Super Smash Bros. for Switch, and Kingdom Hearts 3, bumping up against excitingly fresh ideas like Sea of Thieves, Indivisible, and Dreams. Whatever you're looking forward to the most, there are plenty of highly anticipated titles set to debut in the coming months (and the years to come) - so we've collected the standouts for your viewing pleasure, updated weekly with new additions. Browse our list (ordered by release date) and see what you need to start saving up for ASAP - then be sure to let us know in the comments which games have your rapt attention. A Way Out  Platform(s):  PS4, Xbox One, PC Release date:  March 23, 2018 Now you can experience your very own Shawshank Redemption courtesy of A Way Out, a co-op  only  jailbreak story written and directed...

The easiest and most affordable way to experience virtual reality is Google Cardboard. The tech giant's creation will work with most modern smartphones, and it requires fairly inexpensive headsets. You can find out more about Google Cardboard, its available content, and the supported headset by visiting the project's official website. Using a high-end smartphone is the best way to experience Google Cardboard apps. Such devices feature powerful hardware and sharp displays that won't compromise the quality. On the other hand, the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows mixed reality headsets are considerably pricier than any Google Cardboard device, but they're also capable of delivering a much more immersive experience. Both options require  high-end gaming PCs  in order to work. If you don't want to buy or build a gaming PC, consider getting PlayStation VR, which is powered by the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro console, which you may already ha...

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have the potential to emerge as revolutionary new computing platforms and change the way we see the world. Admittedly, these technologies have yet to break into the mainstream, but their widespread adoption appears to be on the horizon. With that in mind, the question becomes which companies will best enable investors to profit from these exciting new tech categories? Read on to see why  Facebook ,  Activision Blizzard , and  Alphabet  are among the top mixed-reality stocks to buy today. Facebook Facebook has been an aggressive first mover in the VR space, and stands to be a big winner if the technology takes off. Perhaps no other large tech company has made a bigger bet on the new display technology. It acquired virtual-reality company Oculus for roughly $3 billion in 2014 and has remained steadfast in its vision to develop mixed reality tech even though its initial foray into the hardware space was...

Pandora is acquiring San Mateo, Calif.-based digital audio ad tech startup Adswizz for $145 million in cash and stock, the company announced Wednesday. After the acquisition, Adswizz will continue to operate independently, but also power Pandora’s digital audio ad sales. “Since I joined Pandora six months ago, I have highlighted ad tech as a key area of investment for us,” said Pandora CEO Roger Lynch in a statement. “Today we took an important step to advance that priority and accelerate our product roadmap.” Adswizz CEO Alexis van de Wyer will continue to lead the subsidiary, which will offer advertisers the ability to buy audio advertising across Pandora and other services. The startup counts Spotify, Deezer, iHeartradio and TuneIn among its partners, according to its website. In addition to programmatic ad buying for audio advertising, Adswizz has also been offering interactive audio ads and dynamic ad insertion for podcasts. Lynch recently told ...

Joining a pitch competition or innovation award can translate into a lot of benefits for early-stage startups. For example: Increased visibility, valuable feedback, media exposure, prize money/value, and good networking opportunities. Of course, bringing home the trophy is a bonus. If your startup is looking for a stage to kickstart its debut, here are 10 startup competitions in Europe worth checking out. Web Summit (5-8 November 2018) – The Pitch competition of Web Summit is open to any ALPHA or BETA startup exhibiting at Web Summit and gives them an opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of investors and journalists from around the world.The conference has a reputation for drawing an influential audience of tech insiders, investors, media, and startups and is happening in Lisbon, every November. The 2017 edition of their pitch competition saw a cash prize of €50,000 and a place on a mentoring programme at Daimler AG.   BUSINESS-MEDIA PLA...

Picking a name for your child can sometimes feel overwhelming. In addition to the possibilities you think up, it's likely that friends and relatives will offer suggestions of their own – whether you want them to or not. There's no right or wrong way to pick a name for your baby. The most important consideration is to choose one you love. Ultimately, your child will grow into whatever name you pick. Below are a few things to keep in mind as you decide. Sound Think about how the name will sound when you call your child: Is it nice to hear, or does it sound harsh? Does it go well with your last name? Some parents think longer first names work better with shorter last names, while others think the opposite. And some people think combining a first name that ends in a vowel with a last name that  starts  with a vowel isn't usually a great idea because the names can run together. You also might want to avoid choosing a first name that rhymes with a last name...