sfharper
370 Karma Points
About: I'm a science fiction writer, poet, wife, and former systems analyst. I've written one science fiction novel and am at work on my second and have a few short stories and two poetry chapbooks. My stories and poems have most recently appeared in Tabloid Purposes IV; Kaleidoscope; Dragons, Knights and Angels; Whispering Spirits; Kaleidoscope, Yellow Mama; and Kinships. See www.sfharper.com and www.sfharper.net for more information.
Renton, WA
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Five Tough Ground Covers for Hard Winters - Associated Content view story
5 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 14 days ago
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See photographs of five ground covers that withstand winter damage and provide protection to your gardens and learn how to maintain them.
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Ten Tips for Plugging or Sprigging a Lawn - Associated Content view story
4 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 14 days ago
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Homeowners will find these ten tips are general enough to ensure that no matter which technique they use, their efforts are sure to grow into a consistently beautiful lawn.
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Care Tips for the Winter Gardener of Tropical Plants - Associated Content view story
5 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 14 days ago
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Tropical plant care in winter requires greenhouse conditions. Explains the steps homeowners should take to protect tropical plants and provides a list of useful aids and photographs.
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Ten Tips for Fall Tree Care - Associated Content view story
5 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 14 days ago
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Learn ten useful tips for preventing and dealing with fall and winter damage to your trees and property. See photographs that show bad tree management.
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Should You Buy a Thermal Scanner? - Associated Content view story
8 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- about 1 month ago
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A thermal scanner is very useful, especially the infrared thermometer devices that are portable and have an average price in the range of $100-300 for testing heat problems in a number of industries. Read about the full uses.
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Top 5 Slide Scanners Under $300 - Associated Content view story
7 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- about 1 month ago
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Choosing a slide scanner can be a matter of dollars and sense and personal preference. These top print and slide scanner manufacturers include Canon, HP, Nikon, Epson, Fujitsu, and PlusTek. See which company’s have the top rated models.
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Kitchen Design Tips: How to Use White Cabinets - Associated Content view story
9 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 3 months ago
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White cabinets in kitchen design exhibit a number of principles that will delight every cook. Paint old and less expensive cabinets, buy new cabinets, decorate them, add painted and hardwood accents and doorknobs.
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Five Gardening Lessons Learned at Minter Gardens in British Columbia view story
10 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 3 months ago
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Gardening lessons can be learned during a visit to Minter Gardens in British Columbia including the use of water features, man-made structures, terrain usage, texture and contrast.
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Blue Hands and Beasts: Birding in China view story
9 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 3 months ago
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Although a typical tour moves fast, keeps you in a bus, travelers may still find opportunities to find birds while in China. Here's my list of 21 birds spotted and their location.
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How to Clean Your Home's Wood Furniture - Associated Content view story
10 votes- Submitted by sfharper
- 3 months ago
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Choosing the proper wood cleaning product to solve bad finishes, damage, and to perform weekly dusting, will help you reach a point where you can maintain your wood furniture in a, green, eco-friendly manner.

