Hardiness zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature during a 30-year period in the past, not the lowest temperature that has ever occurred in the past or might occur in the future.

Plant hardines zone maps are just guides. They are based on the average lowest temperatures, not the lowest ever. Gardeners should keep that in mind when selecting plants, especially if they choose to "push" their hardiness zone by growing plants not rated for their zone. Also, keep in mind that there might still be microclimates that are too small to show up on the hardiness zone map.

Avocados are rich in taste and nutrition and one of nature's most nutrient-dense foods. They're cholesterol-free, sodium-free, low in saturated fat and loaded with dietary fiber, vitamins B6, C, E and potassium. Avocados also contain lutein and phytochemicals which are natural plant nutrients that help protect against a variety of cancers and diseases. Avocado is high in fat, but fat in avocados is the healthful, monounsaturated variety, shown to reduce cholesterol levels and helps to decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke and one more reason to enjoy healthy avocados, on a daily basis!

Not only are avocados a source of good nutrition, but they're also good for your skin. So, it's not surprising that avocados are being used to develop various new healthy skin and hair care products.

This is an easy and creative plan for circle herb garden you can make in your backyard. I made a list of herbs for this herbal garden, but what to plant depends on your personal preference and needs, just make sure your herb garden is handy to the kitchen.

Growing herbs is surprisingly easy because they are by their very nature resistant to disease and insects. Herbs demand little attention, usually like sunshine and well drained sites bolstered with compost, but they are very forgiving in poor conditions.

Herb garden plan should start with an eight to nine foot radius circle divided into four equal quadrants by steping stones. You can put an ornamental sundial at the centre if you want or use some other decoration you prefer. Plant the tall specimens toward the centre and allow room for expansion.

Ask any medical doctor if there is a connection between diet and acne and almost all of them will claim there is none. Quoting from the Journal of the American Medical Association: "Diet plays no role in acne treatment in most patients… even large amounts of certain foods have not clinically exacerbated acne".

With years of medical education and clinical experience behind these claims, how can we the simple folks who suffer from acne challenge these statements and think otherwise? The answer is: doubt. Doubt, if its stays in the borders of reason, can open many doors otherwise will stay forever shut. Believe it or not, doubt can change reality. Doubt can cure your acne and doubt can even save your life.