A well-designed kettle will add style to any kitchen countertop. —Gretchen Murdock
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What are some recommended heat-resistant and heat-tolerant plants?
Succulents, cactuses and aloes, which naturally grow in hot and dry environments, are a safer bet for surviving in hot weather. Other options, according to Good Earth Plant Company, a San Diego-based business, include pothos or Devil’s Ivy, umbrella plants, geraniums and ponytail palms.
Griswold said that a useful general rule, as the world gets hotter, was to look at plants that thrive to the south of where you are, for those in the Northern Hemisphere. “In California, we’re looking more to Baja California and the desert southwest,” she said. “And if you were in the northeast, you might be looking to the southeast for ideas.”
Two things I swear by when it comes to decluttering countertops—swap out a knife block for an in-drawer insert and keep your paper towels in a caddy under your sink.
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We’re nothing but a damn cleanup crew. Can’t do a damn thing until after the fact when there’s hard evidence. Like a dead body. (53)
Patrica Cornwell, Body Evidence (403 pages) is a fast-paced complex mystery of mayhem, high drama, and murder spanning 20 years. “There were no lights or sirens, no need to rush when transporting the dead” (149). The protagonist , forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, is looking for the killer of a young author; the woman’s body is discovered mutilated and murdered. Due to her working on her memoirs, the potentially explosive manuscript goes missing, and several high-profile people are investigating its whereabouts, or hiding it. Seems simple enough. Then the body count oddly starts to rise, and it soon becomes obvious that things are not as simple as first thought. “One plus one does not equal three, or does it?” (233) Scarpetta finds herself under siege and scared. “How had he gotten to their house, to my house (267)” I enjoyed this book, and if you’re wondering how the hell a forensic pathologist can search for the killer, Cronwell answers that “The code reads that the medical examiner shall make an investigation into the cause and manner of death and reduce his findings to writing. This is very broad. It gives you full investigative powers. The only thing you can’t do is arrest somebody” (201). I found myself wondering if there were more Kay Scarpetta novels. Turns out I was reading book two (which came out in 1991) out of twenty-eight. Google reports that these books do not need to be read in order. I would have to agree as I felt like this book did a great job standing alone. I also learned through Google that there is a show titled Body of Proof, which aired 2011-2013 for three seasons (45 episodes), loosely based on the books and it is streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime. Have you read these books, or seen the show? How do you suggest I proceed with Kay Scarpetta?
How often should I water plants during a heat wave?
The equation is simple: When it is hotter, plants need more water. Container plants may need daily or twice-daily watering in extreme heat, according to Iowa State University.
Experts recommend watering plants in the early morning or evening, when it’s cooler and less water will evaporate. However, “if your plant is dry, and the only time you can water it is 2 p.m., give your plant water,” Griswold said.Overwatering is still possible in hot weather, and some plant diseases thrive in hot, wet conditions, Griswold cautioned. Gardeners should follow the usual rule of thumb: Check the soil in the plant’s pot, as deep as is possible, and only add water if it is dry.Bottom watering is another good option for potted plants during a heat wave, said Karen Mitchell, a Purdue University College of Agriculture consumer horticulture extension specialist.
To do this, place a pot — with a hole in it — in a layer of water about an inch deep. Let it soak, allowing the roots to suck up the moisture and distribute it throughout the soil, until the soil feels moist toward the top of the pot when you touch it with your finger — usually between 10 minutes and an hour, depending on the size of the plant.
