Elizabeth Sobiski

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Stories By Elizabeth Sobiski

  • Trees
    Trees By Elizabeth Sobiski November 4th, 2022

    How To Harvest Tamarind

    How to Harvest Tamarind. The tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a semi-evergreen tropical tree that produces edible leaves, flowers and pods in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11. Immature pods are often eaten as a vegetable, while the mature pod is eaten as a fresh fruit or left to dehydrate in the pod. Dehydrated tamarind is used to make chutneys, desserts and a variety of sauces. The fruit is also made into drinks, such as ales, flavored sodas and teas. A mature tree can produce up to 500 pounds of fruit each year.

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  • Lawn Care
    Lawn Care By Elizabeth Sobiski March 23rd, 2022

    How To Tighten A Belt On A Honda Lawn Mower

    How to Tighten a Belt on a Honda Lawn Mower. Self-propelled Honda lawn mowers use a belt and pulley to help drive the mower, making it easier to mow the lawn. Over time, the belt can stretch and start to slip. Fortunately there is a tension screw to put more tension on the belt and make it snug again, eliminating the need to replace the belt. Doing the job yourself saves you the time and money it would take to use a repair shop.

    By Elizabeth Sobiski March 23rd, 2022 Read More