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Festive Fairies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I must to admit that at the\u00a0Garden Writers Annual\u00a0Symposium<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Tucson, Arizona, in addition to seeing great gardens, I did take a little time for some retail therapy.<\/p>\n

I found the most amazing pop-up book –\u00a0How to Find Flower Fairies<\/em><\/a>, by\u00a0Cicely Mary Barker<\/a>\u00a0in an Anthropologie store.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

This 3-D cut out book features\u00a0shapes of tree, forest, flower and marsh fairies which spring to life off the page! Most importantly it has\u00a0a great price point. What a unique\u00a0gift idea for the gardening geek in your life!\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you are a retailer, why not create a promotion around fairy-inspired trees, shrubs and flowers throughout the year?\u00a0Fairies cover each season and an\u00a0array\u00a0of plants and flowers. Besides books there are\u00a0a multitude of fairy tie-in items like statuary, figurines, ornaments and more!<\/p>\n

Learn more about\u00a0flower fairies here:http:\/\/www.flowerfairies.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Holly Fairy for the Holidays!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Per English folklore, the way to win over a holly fairies favor is to adorn your home at yuletide with the branches of holly and berries to bring all who enter tidings of good fortune.<\/p>\n

With its bold blue-green and cream two toned\u00a0foliage with raspberry colored new growth, may we suggest Santa’s Delight variegated holly!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Holiday Goodies<\/span><\/h2>\n
Every year I bake, box up and ship out goodie packages to many colleagues and customers.
Josh’s Cracker Mix has been a standout hit. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Josh Rex is my first cousin and fellow\u00a0Penn State Nittany Lion<\/strong><\/a>alumni.
At his wedding he gave out goodie bags filled with this mix for munching.\u00a0<\/p>\n

John Lewis\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0JLPN<\/a>\u00a0in Oregon has nick-named it\u00a0‘Christmas Crack’<\/strong>\u00a0because you can’t stop eating it. Enjoy but watch you don’t get addicted!<\/p>\n

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‘Christmas Crack’ Recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Combine dry ingredients in a large roasting pan:<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
1 box triangular Triscuits<\/div>\n
1 box white cheddar Cheez-its<\/div>\n
1 box Wheat Thins<\/div>\n
1 box mini Ritz Sandwich Crackers
(regular cheese flavor or for those who like spicy use Kickin-it Cheddar)<\/div>\n
1 box cracker of your choice.\u00a0I actually use a bag of Pepperidge Farm fish crackers AND\u00a01 box Keeblers Mini Club Crackers\u00a0(all or part of the Mini Club Crackers\u00a0works)<\/div>\n
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In a mixing bowl combine:<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
1 cup veg or canola oil<\/div>\n
2 packages dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing<\/div>\n
1\/8 to 1\/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper<\/div>\n
1 tsp Dill Weed<\/div>\n
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Cooking Instructions<\/strong>
Preheat oven to 225 degrees.<\/div>\n
Pour wet mixture over crackers.
Mix well to coat.<\/div>\n
Bake in oven for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.<\/div>\n
Turn off oven and leave in pan in oven overnight to cool.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When completely cool, package in airtight baggie or containers.<\/p><\/div>\n

Makes about 8 servings.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Can be frozen in zip lock baggies if needed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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Horti the Elf<\/b><\/span>
This year UpShoot adopted an Elf on the Shelf\u00ae\u00a0<\/strong>who we named ‘Horti’ (short for Horticulture).<\/p>\n

You can follow Horti’s gardening adventures from now through the new year (and maybe beyond)\u00a0on the UpShoot\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>page (so ‘Like’ us!) as well as\u00a0all of our social media sites:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"FaceBook\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"Instagram\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"LinkedIn\"<\/a>\u00a0\"Pinterest\"<\/a>\u00a0\"Twitter\"<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0Just wait and see all the things my son Robert and I have cooked up for Horti! \u00a0He’s\u00a0a little bit of UpShoot plants mixed with fun and is our way of spreading holiday cheer.<\/p>\n
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Remember Those in Need<\/b><\/p>\n

Jim and I have been supporters of our local\u00a0Salvation Army of Painesville & Lake County, Ohio<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for many years.\u00a0Their Red Kettles and bell ringers are a fixture during the holiday season. \u00a0When you see them outside your favorite retail establishment, please consider donating to this or another local charity that will help those less fortunate also have a joyous noel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"Marge,
Holiday Wishes<\/b><\/p>\n

On behalf of my parents, Jim and Marge Zampini, may I wish you and your the true gift of this holiday season – peace, hope, and love.<\/p>\n

May 2014 be a new year filled with good health, happiness and prosperity for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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