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			<copyright>Let's Garden 2006</copyright>
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<title>The Barbecue</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/info/cooking/barbecue.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ A symbol of convivialty, a reminder of the hours passed relaxing with friends, the barbecue now comes in different forms, materials and colours. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:02:14 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Cooking</title>  
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>The Shubunkin</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/the-shubunkin1.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The shubunkin (Carrassius auratus) is a fish from the Cyprinides family with a shape similar to that of the common goldfish.  It is however smaller and more colourful.  It is of Chinese origin and likes living in still freshwater and in waterways with little curent. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 09:24:47 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Cereals</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/info/botanic/cereals.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Used since the beginning of time to nourrish both man and animals, cereals are now produced in enormous quantities.  Which plants do they come from ? How are they consumed ? Let's find out a bit more about this subject.... ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:14:20 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Xeriscaping: The Benefits and How To</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/lawn/xeriscaping-the-benefits-and-how-to.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Xeriscape is a common landscaping technique that uses water-efficient plants. Instead of using grasses that require heavy watering, xeriscaping uses mulches and plants that require low watering.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:50:30 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Messicoles</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/info/botanic/messicoles.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The term "messicole" refers to annual or hardy plants often present in crops.  Etymologically, the word defines plants which colonize the crop harvest.  Some are considered as weeds by agronomic scientists as they are likely to have a negative effect on the precious cereal output.  Various treatments and the use of herbicides have been used to the point that certain species may dissappear, thereby negatively affecting biodiversity. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:44:49 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Organic Treatments</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/gardening-tips/treatments/organic-treatments.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Every gesture is important for the protection of the environment.  The amateur gardener can play his part by going back to a more healthier way of gardening, replacing synthetic pesticides by more natural, less agressive treatments.  Let's have a look at some ecological alternatives... ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:47:30 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Why bother installing a pond ?</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/why-install-pond.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Throughout the ages, all civilisations have been fascinated by water.  It is everpresent in the gardens of castles, and in all places where man has recreated a piece of nature. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:20:57 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Aquatic pond birds</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/aquatic-pond-birds.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ If you wish to accomodate birds in your pond, whether they are wild or pet birds, some preparations are necessary.  A few changes are needed to make their stay easier and to maintain the biodiversity of the area. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:15:07 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Fish ponds</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/fish-ponds.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The installation of fish in your pond isn't very difficult, provided that certain precautions are taken.  Here's some advice to obrtain a pond bursting with life ! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:14:42 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The goldfish</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/goldfish.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The goldfish is a classic fish for the garden pond.  A member of the carpe family, it is an easy fish to manage in temperate regions as it supports progressive changes in temperature, whether it is very hot or very cold.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:14:21 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Japanese carpe</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/japanese-carpe.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The Japanese carpe is a popular fish in the garden pond because of its pretty colours, its size and because it is at ease close to people. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:13:56 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Batrachians</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/batrachians.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Having batracians in your garden could quickly lead to complaints from your neighbours, as they tend to make quite a racket ! Their presence in a town garden is particularly unadvised !! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:13:35 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Pond insects</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/animals/pond-insects.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The secret of creating a successful garden pond lies in the ability to create a complex ecosystem in which insects play an important role, as they, unintentionally, provide essential food  for fish and batracians.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:13:17 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Creating a pond</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/creating-pond.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ This is not a job to be rushed, so make sure to take into account the following points before starting the process. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:12:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Floating plants</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/plants/floating-plants.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ If floating plants get comfortable in your pond, they will end up by taking it over !  You should therefore keep an eye on their progress and avoid planting certain species, like duckweed which, without the presence of fish, will deprive underwater plants of light necessary for their development. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:11:29 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Plants with floating leaves</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/plants/plants-floating-leaves.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Plants said to have "floating leaves" have leaves which are posed on the surface of the water and are linked by stems to the roots, which are planted at the bottom of the pond or pool. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:11:09 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Basin Filter</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/basin-filter.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The installation of an organic or mechanical filtering system is necessary if you wish to have crystal-clear water in your garden basin all year round.  Choose the system bearing in mind the size of the basin and its use - a water source, a fish pond, etc.. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:10:46 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Preformed Basin</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/pond/preformed-basin.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ If you want a water source in your garden, the most practical thing to do is to install a preformed basin.  These exist in all shapes and sizes, and come with or without a cascade or a fountain, depending on whether you want a natural basin or a more sophisticated one. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:10:26 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Pool Safety</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/pool-safety.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ In France since January 1 2006, all private outdoor pools, whether buried or half-buried, must be equipped with a protective system around or on the pool.  Let's have a look at the several technical solutions available. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:10:02 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Natural Pool</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/natural-pool.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Also known as a bathing pond, the natural pool is becoming more and more popular in the garden, not just for its ecological advantages, but also for its pleasant aspect. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:09:23 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Different Types of Swimming Pool</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/pool-types.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The techniques used and the models available in the private pool market are extremely varied depending on budget, on space available, on access to the pool, etc... ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Swimming pool liner</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/swimming-pool-liner.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Liner is a  PVC coating system for pools.  It is an inexpensive way to waterproof the pool.  It has the advantage of being comfortable to walk on and is long-lasting. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:08:36 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Swimming pool facilities</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/swimming-pool-facilities.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The swimming pool is an excellent place to relax in.  To make the most of your pool, the facilities around it, like the copings, the edges or the surrounding paved area should be aesthetic and practical to use. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:08:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The sand filter</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/sand-filter.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The sand filter is the biggest-selling private pool filter in France.  Its success is due to the fact that it is inexpensive and easy to use.   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:07:32 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Choosing the perfect location of a swimming pool</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/perfect-installation-swimming-pool.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The installation of a pool must meet both technical and aesthetic demands.  Before starting work on it, the ideal location should be carefully thought over.   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:06:59 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The diatom filter</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/diatom-filter.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The diatom filter is the most advanced filter on the market today.  It works by organic chemistry, due to the presence of diatoms, which are microscopic, unicellular algae. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:06:27 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Telescopic swimming pool shelters</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/shelters/telescopic-shelters.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Telescopic pool shelters are the most popular on the market today.  They allow you cover and uncover the pool whenever you feel like it. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:06:05 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The high pool shelter</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/high-pool-shelter.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ To help you choose your pool shelter, we will list here all the advantages of a high pool shelter.   As it can measure up to three metres high, the choice of this type of shelter depends on what use you wish to make of your pool and of the amount of space you have at your disposal.  What you can be sure of is that this shelter is ideal for those who wish to have a swim all year round. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:05:32 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The overflowing swimming pool</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/water/swimming-pool/overflowing-swimming-pool.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The overflowing swimming pool is a beauty to behold.  The horizon line melts into one of the sides of the pool.  The optical effect is spectacular, especially if the horizon is made of water ! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:04:56 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Rotating Plant Growing</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/vegetable/soil/rotating-plant-growing.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The vegetables in your garden don't have the same nutritive needs and their roots don't need to growto the same depth in the soil.   It is therefore necessary to rotate plant growing, practice known as plant rotation.  Growing the same plant in the same place tires out the soil over the years and also provokes the development of diseases.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:04:14 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>An Organic Vegetable Garden</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/vegetable/soil/organic-vegetable-garden.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ You should take heed of certain basic principals when starting your first organic vegetable garden: the choice of plants, natural fertilizer, rotating the plants, and other treatments of parasites. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:03:54 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Soil Maintenance</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/vegetable/soil/soil-maintenance.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ As soil wears out it is important to maintain it to keep its properties and structure.  It is therefore necessary to regularly add organic matter which is consumed by the vegetation and which allows the soil to maintain a light, ventilated structure. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:03:30 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Producing Tomato Seeds</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/vegetable/reproducing/producing-tomato-seeds.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Every tomato seed is enclosed in a small jelly-like envelope containing chemical substances which keep the seed dormant.  This envelope prevents the seed from germinating in the warm, liquid... ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:03:05 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Pruning Rosetrees</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/pruning/pruning-rosetrees.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ March is the best month to prune rosebushes.  Leave 5 to 7 branches well spread out around the trunk.  Favour young shoots and ventilate the centre of the rosebush by cutting the oldest branches. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:02:40 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese &quot;cloud&quot; pruning</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/pruning/japanese-cloud-pruning.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Cloud pruning demands a lot of patience and many years of work in order to have dense clouds. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:02:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Planting a Rose Tree</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/planting1/planting-a-rose-tree.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Roses in containers can be planted almost all year round.  However, the best time to plant rose trees with roots exposed is in Autumn. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:59 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Planting a Tree in Your garden</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/planting1/planting-tree.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ lanting a tree teaches us about the rhythm of nature : the rhythm of the seasons with the blossoming, the colours of Autumn, the falling of the leaves ; the rhythm of the years, as it takes its time to establish itself, the amount of roots growing underground almost as numerous as the branches in the air.  That is to say that a lot of energy is needed in the process ! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:40 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Moulding a lawn </title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/lawn/moulding-lawn.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ This consists of spreading a thin layer of mould or highly decomposed compost on the lawn in order to feed it organic matter. It will also stimulate the microbic activity in your soil. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:17 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>The Scarification of your Lawn</title>  
<link>http://www.letsgarden.info/ornamental/lawn/scarification-lawn.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Scarification is the scraping of the soil to remove the felting and moss which covers its roots every year and which smothers the grass. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:08 +0100</pubDate>
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