Activities for Memorial Day Weekend

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Everyone knows that this weekend is one of the busiest weekends for traveling. Second only to the Fourth of July holiday, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. 

The more traveling it also means the more accidents that can occur. Knowing full well what comes along with the traditional summer season kick-off celebration, law enforcement, AAA and first responders will be out in full swing statewide. In the state of New York they always launch programs for this weekend, more police men and women go to the streets to try to stop drunk drivers and check seat beats.

But Don't worry here are some ideas of the things you can do this weekend. 

After hurricane sandy many of our local beaches were badly damaged and have been gone through repairs and although the weather is not cooperating much this yr all our state beaches and parks are being reopened this weekend. Although the mark of sandy's destruction still can be seen and some things still under construction there , you can have access to the beaches and parks, now we need the sun to come out!

Brookhaven Fair: Farmingville NY. This fair is very traditional of this weekend. Bring your kids and enjoy of a good time. Open from May 24th - June 9th Visit the website to buy tickets!

Another traditional activity is Little Neck–Douglaston Memorial Day Parade

Honor fallen members of the United States Armed Forces at the largest of the city’s Memorial Day parades. Bring your handheld Old Glory and cheer on local members of the military, veterans, marching bands, Brownie troops and Boy Scouts as they march westward along Northern Boulevard in Queens from Great Neck to Douglaston.

An Of Course There is much more these are just some Ideas but dont forget that, well, it isn’t just about day-drinking and savoring extra time away from your desk—it honors the men and women who have died while serving in our armed forces. Pause during your BBQ to remember the sacrifices made for the red, white and blue, and check out one of the Memorial Day parades happening in each of the five boroughs. Memorial Day weekend also marks the unofficial start to summer in New York. Here are the best events, beaches, parks, memorials, concerts, vacation spots and other things to do throughout the three-day weekend. 

Don’t spend your precious days off waiting around in airport lounges; easy day trips and overnights are just a car, train or bus ride away. Whether you’re looking for adventurous outdoor activities, sunbathing, beaches off the beaten track, culinary destinations (lobster-shack road trip!) or culture, we’ve found plenty of weekend getaways to satisfy your wanderlust.

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The Best Time To Water A Plant

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The best time to water plants is usually in the early morning, both to maximize the efficiency of water used and to promote healthy flora.

Mornings tend to be cool and without strong winds, so the amount of water lost to evaporation is much less than during the middle of the day. Yes, evenings are typically similar, but if plants stay damp overnight they are more likely to be damaged by fungal and bacterial diseases. Ideally, use a drip or soak system instead of a regular sprinkler, which wastes a lot of water and drenches the leaves, which are prone to damage as well as disease.

Most experts recommend substantial, infrequent watering for established plants, typically a total of about one inch of water per week (including rain). One or two applications a week encourages deeper rooting, which promotes stronger plants. To avoid shocking tender greenery, try to use water at or near air temperature (collected rainwater is best).

With population growth and climate change putting increasing pressure on freshwater supplies, it is becoming more important than ever to save water.

source:thedailygreen

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Most Common Fruit Trees

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 A fruit tree is a tree that has the availability to grow fruit which feeds humans as well as some animals. All trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovaries  of flowers containing one or more seeds. The term "fruit tree" is mostly used to describe a tree who's fruit can be consumed by humans.A "fruit" si the fruit that is used in a culinary sense, as well as some nut-bearing trees, such as walnuts.

Some of those groups are: Pome fruits, which include apples and pears, and stone fruits, which include peaches/nectarines, almonds, apricots, plums and cherries. 

Here are some of the most common fruit trees.

Orange

 Blue Berry

Grape

Mango

 plum

Apricot

Avocado

Pear

Peach

Banana

Lime

Apple

Cherry

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Nassau County Fun - Parks

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nASSAU COUNTY is a great place to spend your spring, it has nearly 70 parks and places where you can have some family fun. many of these parks and places can be either indoor or outdoor. Your visits can go from enjoying a baseball game or visit teh garvies point museum.

if its fitness what you are looking for you can visit morley parks fitness trail and also visit the farmers MARKET located there on wednesdays. 

SUMMER IS COMING AND WHO DOESN'T ENJOY VISIT NASSAU'S BEACHES.

HERE IS A LIST PROVIDED BY MOMMYPOPPINS.COM WHERE YOU CAN GO AND VISIT.

Christopher Morley Park
Rolsyn-North Hills
Searingtown Road
Just north of the Long Island Expressway
This park has been recently renovated kids can climb apparatus, a boat basin designed for model boats, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and tennis. 

Cedar Creek Park
Merrick Road, East of Wantagh Avenue
Seaford
With an archery range, tether car speedway, an aerodrome field for model airplanes as well a playground a year-round roller rink, this park is worth a visit.

Nickerson Beach Park
880 Lido Blvd.
Lido, on the Atlantic Ocean
It includes a playground, basketball courts, a food concession--open in the summer, and a campground with 74 recreational vehicle sites and 13 sites available for tents.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage
Each fall the village hosts a fall fair with a variety of family friendly activities including midway rides and games a petting zoo as well as old-time games and crafts. 

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
50 Barry Drive
Glen Cove
This park can show Long Island's geological history as well as Native American archaeology. An interactive exhibit in the back room encourages children to climb aboard an authentic dug out canoe, gather some fish, then pick some corn and other vegetables, place them on the realistic looking fire then head to the inside of the wigwam and enjoy their meal. After touring the museum, visitors can amble out back, enjoy a picnic, identify butterflies in the colorful garden then head down to the beach. 

Flower Eating

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Its true  some flowers can be eaten, flowers have been used as food or combined with foods for many years it goes back thousands of years in the chinese, greek, romans, latin america cultures.Many countries use flowers even in their traditional dishes.

Some flowers can be sweet, spicy, herbacious or can add some colors or nice scence to the food. It can be surprising.

Many petals get to be used in salads, teas or maybe just as decoration on deserts, the people on the culinary arts use flowers as an inspiration.

This is a list of many flowers that are edible:

·       Allium

All blossoms from the allium family (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) are edible and flavorful! Flavors run the gamut from delicate leek to robust garlic. Every part of these plants is edible.

·       Angelica

Depending on the variety, flowers range from pale lavender-blue to deep rose and have a licorice-like flavor.

·       Anise hyssop

Both flowers and leaves have a subtle anise or licorice flavor.

·       Arugula

Blossoms are small with dark centers and with a peppery flavor much like the leaves. They range in color from white to yellow with dark purple streaks. 

·       Bachelor’s button

Grassy in flavor, the petals are edible. Avoid the bitter calyx. 

·       Basil

Blossoms come in a variety of colors, from white to pink to lavender; flavor is similar to the leaves, but milder.

·       Bee balm

The red flowers have a minty flavor. 

·       Borage

Blossoms are a lovely blue hue and taste like cucumber! 

·       Calendula / marigold

A great flower for eating, calendula blossoms are peppery, tangy, and spicy — and their vibrant golden color adds dash to any dish. 

·       Carnations / dianthus

Petals are sweet, once trimmed away from the base. The blossoms taste like their sweet, perfumed aroma.

·       Chamomile

Small and daisylike, the flowers have a sweet flavor and are often used in tea. Ragweed sufferers may be allergic to chamomile. 

·       Chervil

Delicate blossoms and flavor, which is anise-tinged.

·       Chicory

Mildly bitter earthiness of chicory is evident in the petals and buds, which can be pickled. 

·       Chrysanthemum

A little bitter, mums come in a rainbow of colors and a range of  flavors range from peppery to pungent. Use only the petals.

·       Cilantro

Like the leaves, people either love the blossoms or hate them. The flowers share the grassy flavor of the herb. Use them fresh as they lose their charm when heated.

·       Citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat)

Citrus blossoms are sweet and highly scented. Use frugally or they will overperfume a dish. 

·       Clover

Flowers are sweet with a hint of licorice. 

·       Dandelion

Read a whole post about dandelions here: Eating and Harvesting Dandelions. (I am nuts about dandelions.)

·       Dill

Yellow dill flowers taste much like the herb’s leaves.

·       English daisy

These aren’t the best-tasting petals — they are somewhat bitter — but they look great!

·       Fennel

Yellow fennel flowers are eye candy with a subtle licorice flavor, much like the herb itself.

·       Fuchsia

Tangy fuchsia flowers make a beautiful garnish.

·       Gladiolus

Who knew? Although gladioli are bland, they can be stuffed, or their petals removed for an interesting salad garnish.

·       Hibiscus

Famously used in hibiscus tea, the vibrant cranberry flavor is tart and can be used sparingly.

·       Hollyhock

Bland and vegetal in flavor, hollyhock blossoms make a showy, edible garnish.

·       Impatiens

Flowers don’t have much flavor — best as a pretty garnish or for candying.

·       Jasmine

These super-fragrant blooms are used in tea; you can also use them in sweet dishes, but sparingly.

·       Johnny Jump-Up

Adorable and delicious, the flowers have a subtle mint flavor great for salads, pastas, fruit dishes and drinks.

·       Lavender

Sweet, spicy, and perfumed, the flowers are a great addition to both savory and sweet dishes.

·       Lemon berbena

The diminutive off-white blossoms are redolent of lemon — and great for teas and desserts.

·       Lilac

The blooms are pungent, but the floral citrusy aroma translates to its flavor as well.

·       Mint

The flowers are — surprise! — minty. Their intensity varies among varieties.

·       Nasturtium

One of the most popular edible flowers, nasturtium blossoms are brilliantly colored with a sweet, floral flavor bursting with a spicy pepper finish. When the flowers go to seed, the seed pod is a marvel of sweet and spicy. You can stuff flowers, add leaves to salads, pickle buds like capers, and garnish to your heart’s content.

·       Oregano

The flowers are a pretty, subtle version of the leaf.

·       Pansy

The petals are somewhat nondescript, but if you eat the whole flower you get more taste.

·       Radish

Varying in color, radish flowers have a distinctive, peppery bite.

·       Rose

Remove the white, bitter base and the remaining petals have a strongly perfumed flavor perfect for floating in drinks or scattering across desserts, and for a variety of jams. All roses are edible, with flavor more pronounced in darker varieties.

·       Rosemary

Flowers taste like a milder version of the herb; nice used as a garnish on dishes that incorporate rosemary.

·       Sage

Blossoms have a subtle flavor similar to the leaves.

·       Squash and pumpkin

Blossoms from both are wonderful vehicles for stuffing, each having a slight squash flavor. Remove stamens before using.

·       Sunflower

Petals can be eaten, and the bud can be steamed like an artichoke.

·       Violets

Another famous edible flower, violets are floral, sweet and beautiful as garnishes. Use the flowers in salads and to garnish desserts and drinks.

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