Seven and a Half Short Notes on Sandy Denny By Brian Cullman April 19 2018 On Music Sandy Denny January 6 1947April 21 1978 1 I just finished the recent Sandy Denny biography I was very disappointed by it In the end she dies In the bio that I want to read shes now living in a cottage in Wales and drinking only on Thursdays 2 In 1968 Sandy Denny joined Fairport Convention a new British band modeled on the sound of the Byrds and on American folk rock She was twentyone and had spent time at university and worked briefly as a nurse but was happier staying out all night at folk clubs Fairport had already recorded an album and were modestly successful but Sandy upped their game exponentially not just with a voice that could stop time with a whisper but with original songs as rich and strong as the traditional ballads the band were exploring The three albums she recorded with them 3 One of the first concerts I saw when I got to London in 1970 was Fotheringay at the Roundhouse They were the headliners Elton John opened then Argent and only then did Fotheringay come on They sounded terrific but were a bit of a comedown after Elton John who wasnt a known quantity yet and who hadnt turned into a genius goofball He was on fire fronting a power trio playing Take Me to the Pilot and Burn Down The Mission Fotheringay seemed quite sedate after all that not stiff so much as studious as if they were taking 4 When I met her Sandy was living in South London All the other musicians Id met were in the North The house was dark but there were candles and records all over the floor and cats who eyed me suspiciously from behind the couch Sandy was drinking white wine Or she was drinking gin Or she was drinking brandy It was hard to keep track There were glasses everywhere And there were test pressings of Bob Dylan doing songs for others to record She played me his version of Ill Keep It with Mine then played me a version Sanctified is not too strong a word 5 Sandy knew she was extraordinary but she wasnt sure she was any good Like most great singers her voice knew far more than she did and kept waiting for her to catch up The ghosts and spirits she sang about were real and holy and terrifying and when she sang about Matty Groves it wasnt an old folk song anymore but was fresh gossip dirty news from the street It was as if shed just been drinking with Mattys sister at the pub and on the way back had torn her skirt Oh her skirt was always torn or 6 Anyone whos been around drink or drinkers knows that theres a certain place you arrive at somewhere between the third and the eleventh drink a crossroads a calm in the middle of a storm a place of clarity and quiet and weightlessness between light and dark between the promise of Gods grace and the certainty of failure where you hold the knowledge that however sweet the song the record will end and just before the end the needle will skip Thats the place where Sandy lived fulltime 7 Sandy played in New York at The Bitter End Jackson Browne opened for her Solo His first album had just come out and he performed most of the songs from it He was a warm and generous performer and he seemed comfortable on stage He seemed to know his audience and seemed like one of them Or that was the illusion Sandy was stiff and awkward in comparison and she couldnt make eye contact with the crowd I cant remember what she played I remember what she didnt play She didnt play Who Knows Where the Time Goes or 7 12 I just finished the recent Sandy Denny biography I was very disappointed by it In the end she dies In the bio that I want to read shes now living in a cottage in Wales and drinking only on Thursdays Brian Cullman is a writer and musician living in New York City Last Next Article Tags Argent Bob Dylan Elton John Fairport Convention Fotheringay Richard Thompson Sandy Denny The Bitter End Twiggy Who Knows Where the Time Goes From the Archive The Shadow Shod in Fur By Dan Piepenbring January 15 2017 Everything Is Calm and Peaceful By Dan Piepenbring March 7 2014 Staff Picks Staff Picks Sports Sontag and Scheherazade By The Paris Review December 14 2018 Staff Picks Whisky Priests Worlds End and Brilliant Friends By The Paris Review December 7 2018 Advertisement Advertisement

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Dr Khalid AlJaber 42579 8 The struggle for gender equality and participation in the Gulf states 07 Jan 2018 1016 What role should women play in society political and business leadership is a question at the center of controversy in the conservative Arab states of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC where religion customs and traditions strongly influence the role of gender in society Yet there is a growing recognition that to develop the GCC states and overhaul their economies to remain prosperous in the postoil era women must be increasingly involved in more areas of life In a watershed last month Qatar appointed women to the Shura Council for the first time in the Arabian emirates history Four women will participate in the 45seat council which will discuss the bills passed by the Cabinet after approval the governments general policies and the state budget draft The important step came two days after the Qatari Foreign Ministry appointed a Qatari woman to be Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs marking a first in the countrys history Shortly before that the UAE appointed a Minister of State for Youth Affairs to be the youngest woman minister in A file photo of Qatars Shura Council Saudi Arabias recent decision to allow Saudi women to drive has received substantial international attention because Saudi Arabia was the only country that prevented the woman from doing so However the Saudi Shura Council in the latest decision before the end of 2017 rejected the recommendation to empower Saudi women to leadership roles in the Kingdoms embassies consulates and attachés Since 2003 women in the GCC have participated more in public life education and business particularly in Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar and the United Arab Emirates UAE The struggle for suffrage in Kuwait reached a watershed in 2004 when Kuwaiti women gained the right to vote and run in elections Despite more than a decade having passed since women entered Kuwaits political arena many female candidates in Kuwait remain unable to secure enough votes to qualify for appropriate representation in parliament In terms of the workforce the gender ratio remains highly imbalanced Of the GCCs population 54 million in 2016 more than 52 percent of them are women who make up no more than 29 percent of the workforce in these countries The recent study by the International Labor Organization revealed that womens participation in the labor force was 286 percent in Oman 394 percent in Bahrain 434 percent in Kuwait 466 percent in the UAE and 508 percent in the Qatar Qatar ranked the highest among the six GCC states while Saudi Arabia ranked the lowest at 182 percent indicating that women in the Gulf still occupy low levels despite promises by Gulf regimes to enact reforms aimed at empowering women In reality gender disparities continue to plague institutions in the GCC including educational ones Political and economic reforms in the Eleven Arab countries including the GCC members have ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CEDAW But none have put in place effective mechanisms to implement their provisions For example in Saudi Arabia every Saudi woman has a male guardian usually her father or husband but in some cases her brother or even her son who has the power to make many important decisions for her from renting an apartment to filing legal claims and accessing health care to working a job All women in Saudi Arabia regardless of socioeconomic status are subject to Longterm human development in the GCC can only become a reality when women are empowered in all fields As all of the GCC states visions for economic diversification realise women in the Gulf need a voice to defend their interests and the right to participate in decisionmaking and change The writer is Director Gulf International Forum

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Podcasting in Education What Are the Benefits New technology always has a heavy impact on education and Podcasting is no different Many learning institutions are cutting back on textbooks and investing in technology enhanced learning Podcasting as one of the latest mediums to emerge into the mainstream is one of the forefront technologies in this change Podcasting offers the opportunity for lecturers to easily broadcast engaging audio content which students can then listen to at any time and wherever they are A student only needs to subscribe to a podcast feed and suddenly you can push educational content to them rather than wait for them to come Podcasts can easily be used in Schools universities or colleges to engage students and improve your teaching and learning practise Many learning institutions which have incorporated podcasting in their education system have reported really positive results This can be attributed to the ease of creating and consuming podcasts as well as the various ways in which education podcasts enhance the students learning experience There are a lot of advantages of podcasting in education Lets take a look Flexible Availability 24 hours a Day One of the greatest advantages of education podcasts is the portability and convenience they offer Podcasts can be downloaded to a mobile device allowing the student to access the learning resources anytime anywhere with very little effort There are podcast subscription apps available for nearly every smartphone and these make the process even easier In fact iPhones come with an excellent podcast app installed by default Once the student has subscribed to a show which you can make available really easily they dont have to initiate the download its sent automatically to their app whenever a new episode is available So as soon as they sit down on the bus theres a teaching resource there waiting for them This makes podcasts very convenient and also paves the way for truly flexible learning Students Listen for Longer than Theyll Watch or Read One of the great powers of podcasting is the attention is attracts Its tricky to encourage students to spend 30 minutes reading an article or watching a recorded lecture Thats because text and video require the students full attention they need to sit patiently doing just one thing As you probably know this is tricky not least because of the range of distractions just sitting waiting on the next browser tab Podcasting on the other hand can be done in otherwise wasted time or alongside a routine activity Students are far more likely to listen to consume your material if they can do it on the bus driving the car washing the dishes or in the gym Because theyre already distracted with a rote task the content gets great attention While text and video struggle to attract 2 or 3 minutes of viewing podcasts routinely run an hour or more One of the most popular shows in the world is a history podcast than can run for 3 hours Let Alitu Take Care of Your Podcast Editing Alitu is a tool that takes your recording polishes it up adds your music and publishes the episode all automatically Learn More about Alitu If one guy can pursuade listeners to stick around for 3 hours at a time to learn about World War I then you should be able to manage 10 minutes on your own show Student Created Content One of the most interesting and valuable uses of Podcasting in Education is the concept of student created content You might allow students to create their own podcast perhaps including questions discussions presentations or projects These can then be made available to their classmates This allows students to take control of an aspect of their education and therefore encourages engagement in the material They can question they can contribute and they can teach each other Lecture Review One of the simplest uses of Podcasting is to record your existing lectures This makes them easily accessible for students and creates invaluable study aids Students can use the podcast for reference purposes or when preparing themselves for upcoming examinations Any student who had challenges understanding a topic in the classroom can listen to this podcast The can study the content and understand the topic at their own pace This capacity to review again and again is particularly valuable to students from an international background or with learning difficulties Finally as we mentioned earlier its a struggle to encourage students to watch a 1hr video recording of a lecture Instead give them audio and they can consume it while they do their chores Make up for Missed Classes When a student misses a class its not always because theyre lazy By offering a podcast your unlucky sick student who has missed a number of classes can instead download recordings of the lectures As a consequence theyre able to fill in the gaps Moreover a lecturer who is unable to attend his or her classes for a week or two can create a podcast of the lecture instead This is made available to the students and thus makes up for any unattended lectures Consistency of Student Experience Lecture recordings can help a teacher or professor to ensure that they always cover any given topic in the best way possible This comes in handy when the lecturer in question teaches multiple sessions of the same class It helps the teacher to ensure that every student gets the same experience the same information and that the syllabus is covered uniformly Benefits for Mental and Visual Impairments Perhaps one of the greatest pedagogic characteristics offered by educational podcasting is the chance to learn through listening To many of the current student generation learning through listening is enjoyable and less tedious than reading Educational podcasts are appealing and may encourage students who dont like reading Many students may struggle with reading through mental impairments such as Dyslexia and podcasts can be a big aid in this Podcasts are equally useful in cases where a visual impairment makes traditional learning methods arduous Where Next Using a podcast in your teaching can encourage your students to engage with your classes your material and to never miss a thing Podcasting is one of the best things you could do for your students Why not give it a try If youd like to see some examples of podcasts that Ive created in education over the years have a look at our Edinburgh Napier Radio Show case study or an episode I created for the SBOSE course at Edinburgh Napier If youre inspired to try out podcasting check out our How to Start a Podcast guide Or if you want step by step training and checklists in creating a great show from planning to equipment have a look at our full course catalog Image Credit powerbooktrance on Flickr

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adolescence see definition of adolescence noun state of puberty preadulthood Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonyms sense matches the sense you selected Relevance AZ Length Synonyms for adolescence noun state of puberty preadulthood boyhood teens girlhood greenness juvenility minority pubescence spring youth youthfulness Antonyms for adolescence adulthood infancy Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group More words related to adolescence age noun period of animate existence adolescence adulthood boyhood childhood dotage elderliness girlhood infancy life lifetime majority maturity middle age milestone old age senility seniority wear and tear youth ages noun period of animate existence adolescence adulthood boyhood childhood dotage elderliness girlhood infancy life lifetime majority maturity middle age milestone old age senility seniority wear and tear youth boyhood noun youth adolescence childhood juniority schoolboy days teens young manhood childhood noun period of being young adolescence babyhood cradle immaturity infancy juniority juvenility minority nonage nursery puberty pupilage schooldays teens tender age youth greenness noun youth adolescence awkward age bloom boyhood childhood girlhood ignorance immaturity inexperience innocence juvenescence juvenility minority prime puberty salad days spring springtide springtime of life teens tender age youthfulness immaturity noun childhood adolescence infancy youth youthfulness Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group 1 2 Word Origin History age following childhood especially the period from the 15th to the 21st year early 15c from Middle French adolescence 14c from Latin adolescentia youth noun of state from adolescentem see adolescent Example Sentences for adolescence The urge of adolescence carries them away out of our detaining hands e The fourth period of education begins at fifteen the period of adolescence Adolescence the Gymnasium or Latin school from twelve to eighteen But as this was at adolescence the unrest of the youth should not be taken too seriously His smooth rosy face had still the downy bloom of adolescence The years of his adolescence were one long struggle and battle against these two Virile in its adolescence it had kept its youth in its maturity She felt she wanted to examine this record of her adolescence At seven when he drew his first wages began his adolescence In my adolescence no women would have me not even though I paid

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coastal see definition of coastal adj bordering the water Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonyms sense matches the sense you selected Relevance AZ Length Synonyms for coastal adj bordering the water marshy seaside along a coast littoral marginal riverine skirting More words related to coastal marine adjective sea Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deepsea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore marinemaritime adjective concerning the sea Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deepsea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic of the sea pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore adjective sea Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deepsea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore more maritime adjective concerning the sea Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deepsea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic of the sea pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore most marine adjective sea Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deepsea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore most maritime adjective concerning the sea Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deepsea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic of the sea pelagic saltwater sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group 1 2 Word Origin History 1883 from coast n al 1 The proper Latin form costal is used only of ribs Example Sentences for coastal Terns and gannets were amongst the birds of the coastal waters Gradually the dark outline of coastal swamp and forest was uncurtained Nowhere did the relief of the coastal chain exceed 5000 feet The greater part of the coastal region is occupied by the desert A general description of the coastal climate will have many exceptions The coastal territory has supplies of coal of timber of oil This was not the last time these coastal tribes suffered in this way Soon the train left the coastal belt and reached a region of bush The British casualties during these coastal operations were but slight It is remarkable that these coastal motor boats should have escaped

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rotate see definition of rotate verb go around in circle verb alternate Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonyms sense matches the sense you selected Relevance AZ Length Synonyms for rotate verb go around in circle pivot revolve spin swivel twirl twist whirl circle circumvolve gyrate move pirouette reel roll troll trundle turn waltz wheel whirligig whirr circumduct gyre Antonyms for rotate straighten untwist stay Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group 1 2 3 4 5 Word Origin History 1794 intransitive backformation from rotation Transitive sense from 1823 Related Rotated rotating Rotator muscle which allows a part to be moved circularly is recorded from 1670s Example Sentences for rotate If it does not rotate the tube but still so that the flame plays in the nick If the tool be lightly held it will be found that it tends to rotate by itself You are not to rotate the object consciously or help it in any way Imagine a paddlewheel placed in water and caused to rotate It would be necessary then that the ringsystem should rotate around the planet They rotate with the motion they possess when thrown or shrunk off but will they remain rings He would like to have as many legs as a wheel has spokes and rotate about in the same way We must add that this vast world like the Sun does not rotate all in one period The most curious fact is that these satellites do not rotate like those of the other planets And as he glared in amazement it began to rotate with growing speed

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round off see definition of round off verb finish Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonyms sense matches the sense you selected Relevance AZ Length Synonyms for round off verb finish culminate finish off top off bring to a close cap climax complete conclude crown settle Antonyms for round off start Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group Rogets 21st Century Thesaurus Third Edition Copyright 2013 by the Philip Lief Group 1 2 3 Word Origin History late 13c from AngloFrench rounde Old French roont 12c Modern French rond probably originally redond from Vulgar Latin retundus cf Provençal redon Spanish redondo Old Italian ritondo from Latin rotundus like a wheel circular round related to rota wheel see rotary As an adverb from c1300 as a preposition from c1600 In many uses it is a shortened form of around The French word is the source of Middle Dutch ront Dutch rond Middle High German runt German rund and similar Germanic words Of numbers from mid14c from earlier sense full complete brought to completion mid14c notion of symmetry extended to that of completeness First record of round trip is from 1844 originally of railways Round heels attested from 1926 in reference to incompetent boxers 1927 in reference to loose women in either case implying an inability to avoid ending up flat on ones back

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Home Economy Business President Bio abandons Koromas plan for a 400 million airport President Bio abandons Koromas plan for a 400 million airport June 24 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas Economy Business 8 Sierra Leone Telegraph 24 June 2018 Last week was a busy schedule for Sierra Leones head of the National Commission for Privatisation Mr Umaru Napoleon Koroma who visited the Lungi International Airport and the Water Quay seaport in Freetown to gain full insight into how they are both being run During his elections campaign last March president Bio promised to scrap the 400 million loan agreement between China and the Koroma government for the construction of a new airport which effectively would have meant abandoning Lungi airport despite previous governments having spent over 100 million since 2001 in redevelopment Lungi airport is here to stay said Maada Bio Last week president Bio signalled his commitment to make good on its promise when the chairman of the privatisation commission met respectively with the management of the airport and seaport to discuss strategies aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency as well as streamlining their operations Sierra Leones economy needs a major boost and to do so will require massive increase in foreign direct investments estimated at over 500 million But investments can only come if the countrys international airport and seaport are operating to international standards Last Tuesday 19th June the Chairman of the National Commission for Privatisation saw at firsthand the ongoing work being done to complete the Ports Expansion project which is being carried out by the Freetown Terminal Limited Bollore Bollore has invested over US120 million to construct a new quay and install 8 ultramodern STS cranes a 6 megawatts power plant and other facilities that will transform the Freetown Port into a world class shipping facility for the subregion The berth expansion project is expected to be completed in September this year Mr Napoleon Koroma inspected other concessioners including the Nectar Bulk Terminal Limited NSBT who are also investing US4 million to renovate and equip the Bulk and Break Terminal at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay He visited the Dangote Cement factory where he gained firsthand knowledge of the intricacies surrounding their operations Speaking about the Ports Expansion project Mr Koroma said I believe we are all in agreement that progress has been made and it is my intention to make things better than they werethe president is very clear about his visionits all about delivery and there must be no more business as usual The General Manager of Bollore Captain Fabigan Kokan said that over 70 of his workforce are Sierra Leoneans adding that his company will train over 30 locals on the operations and maintenance of the new equipment at the new quay The Sierra Leone Ports Authority is among a list of state enterprises on the first schedule of the National Commission for Privatisation Act of 2002 to be reformed restructured and privatised Prior to visiting the Freetown Water Quay last Tuesday the Chairman of the National Commission for Privatisation NCP went to Lungi International Airport to familiarize himself with the operations and management of the airport Meeting with the airport Management Mr Napoleon Koroma briefed staff about the core principles of president Bios New Direction Agenda disciplined leadership professionalism and delivery These core principles he said are critical in realizing the presidents vision for a stable economy If we are to achieve the Presidents manifesto commitments we must abide by these three core principles in our everyday activitiesit will never be business as usual and I expect each and every one of you to remain professional he told the airport management He said he had chosen Lungi Airport for his maiden visit to parastatals under his Commissions supervision because he believes that Lungi Airport remains critical in promoting the countrys economic development The NCP Chairman said that he will inform the President about the pressing challenges facing the airport The General Manager of the Sierra Leone Airports Authority Idriss Nabie Fofanah spoke about the progress that has been achieved in improving services at the Airport as well as the huge challenges facing the airport management such as electricity supply The NCP Chairman accompanied by the Executive Secretary Mohamed Alie Sesay and Sector Analyst Sia Asgil were taken on a tour of the airport facilities including the passenger lounge check inarea duty free shops power generator house fire depot and the Presidential Lounge He also met with the management of the air cargo management Sky Handling Partners and promised to have deeper engagement with them regarding their services and the fees they levy Previous Our Sierra Leone Situation excellent Next Sierra Leones president and ministers strategise at weekend retreat

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Best Futon Mattress Maybe you spilled something on it Maybe it is getting worn down Maybe it ripped For whatever reason you need to replace your futon mattress but youre not sure if you can The good news is you absolutely can The better news is that you have a great many options out there How does one go about choosing the right futon mattress Do you want something with extra height or something thin and more like the mattress which likely originally came with your futon No matter what you may want there are multiple options to consider Lets take a look at some of the best Table of Contents 6 Best Replacement Futon Mattress Comparisons Futon Mattress Filling Thickness DHP 8Inch IndependentlyEncased Polyester Foam Independently pocketed coils Eight inches Vitality Futon Mattress Cotton Polyfoam Six Inches DD Cotton Polyester Traditional Japanese Cotton Polyester fiber Foam Three inches Futon Factory Cottonpolyester blend Memory foam Independently pocketed coils 10 inches Artiva USA Home Deluxe 8Inch Cotton Foam Innersprings Eight inches EMOOR Japanese Traditional Cotton polyester 35 inches What is a Futon The futon wasnt just invented to fill basements and door rooms Its been around for a long time with the name representing various things The word futon stems from the Japanese word for bed Well it doesnt stem from it so much as it is it Organic Japanese beds however arent quite like futons Theyre made up of three parts A pad on which to sleep a blanket which covers you and a pillow The sleeping pad is what has developed over time into the more modern futon If asked to describe a futon most people would probably say its a couch with a thick cushion which can be converted into a bed On this they would be absolutely correct However there is even variation among these Many futons now arent pads on a frame but a mattress with its own legs leaving the frame behind which you can have for daily use What it is and isnt is not quite as important as understanding what the definition means to you and what you want out of a good futon Chances are since youre looking for just a mattress you somehow damaged yours either through wear and tear or an accident Keep in mind what happened to your old one as you head toward making a selection on something brand new Why a Futon Before we get to the reviews lets consider for a minute why one may want to continue using a futon over getting a normal bed or mattress situation First and foremost I think the primary benefits to having a futon are space and utility These are basically the same thing so Ive put them together Being able to transform your couch into your sleeping area and back again means you have additional room for other activities If you live in a studio apartment for instance you gain much more space than if you had a permanent bed This also makes it easier to entertain guests On the guest front a futon also makes a great guest bed In an office for instance a futon gives you a space for guests to sit but can turn into a bed for them when sleepy times come around Another great benefit to the futon is cost While the price of mattresses has dropped in recent years thanks to manufacturers being able to sell directly to consumers through the Internet they still dont compare to what it costs to get a good futon A topnotch futon with a great futon mattress will typically only run a couple hundred dollars A mattress however is rarely found below several hundred dollars depending on the size you want What are the Options In the same way the mattress market it is incredibly varied the futon mattress market is loaded with different things you may want You can go with memory foam or springs You can go tall or thick You can keep it simple or get something super fancy It really is going to depend on your personal style and what youre used to Someone used to sleeping on a bed for instance may appreciate a futon mattress with a little more give to it especially for back pain or for a heavy person Something with a lot of springs isnt going to have that sinking sensation you can achieve in a mattress especially one with memory foam On the other hand somebody used to sleeping on a firm mattress or even on the floor might want a thin mattress to better take advantage of the solid base r You might be interested in Sleeping on the Floor Bad or Good There are also other qualities associated with the different types of mattress A 100 percent cotton mattress is going to the most flexible the least rigid the firmest and nearly the heaviest assuming a thickness of at least six inches which is recommended A similar sized mattress using cotton and foam will be much lighter but will also be quite rigid What to Look For To achieve maximum comfort you should aim for a mattress which is at least six inches thick If you only have a futon with a bifold frame eight inches is more ideal Anything thinner should be used for sleeping on the floor Obviously the preference factor comes into play as well If you like a thin mattress by all means go for it but you may find yourself feeling uncomfortable in the long run If memory foam is involved make sure its of a decent density Memory foam should be around four pounds per cubic foot while regular foam should run between a density of 15 to 25 pounds per cubic foot Higher densities dont necessarily mean more comfort but they do mean longer lasting The higher density the better quality the foam the longer it can take a beating without getting worn out If you can find a futon mattress that good for both sitting and sleeping then youve won The Futon Mattress Reviews Without further ado lets take a look at some top rated mattresses you may want to consider if youre in the market to make your futon a little more comfortable 1 DHP 8Inch Independently Encased Coil Premium Futon Mattress Specs Warranty One year Filling Polyester Foam Independently pocketed coils Thickness Eight inches At eight inch thick the DHP futon mattress is going to have a fair amount of comfort Designed to fit any full futon frame the mattress comes with independently pocketed coils made of 15gauge steel To be specific it comes with 522 of them Between the microfiber cover and the coils are layers of polyester and foam These comfort layers combined with the support from the coils means this ought to be a very comfortable mattress If you want to save a little money or if you think the eightinch model is going to end up being too thick for you and your futon there is also a sixinch version R Pros Great height Good comfort layer Loads of springs Q Cons Short warranty Springs arent for everyone Check The Price 2 Futon Factory Replacement Futon Mattress Specs Warranty Five years Filling Cottonpolyester blend Memory foam Independently pocketed coils Thickness 10 inches For a comfy futon mattress look to this replacement futon mattress manufactured by Futon Factory It features a cotton wrapped foam construction with hundreds of individually wrapped pocket coil innersprings Its also pretty darn tall coming it at about 10 inches thick This make sense when you factor the specifics which have gone inside Apart from all the coils the futon mattress sports two layers of a premium cotton and polyester blended material as well as two layers of 15 inch convoluted memory foam Oh and two additional layers of a premium fiber wrap to keep everything nice and tight Regarding the coils the full size sports 475 coils while the queen has 550 When you consider everything which has gone into this the price becomes understandably though its still pretty expensive at its usual price point R Pros Multiple comfort layers Fair amount of independently pocketed coils Very thick Q Cons Expensive Check The Price 3 Artiva USA Home Deluxe 8inch Futon Sofa Mattress Specs Warranty Information Unavailable Filling Cotton Foam Innersprings Thickness Eight inches Cotton foam and fiber surround a series of innersprings with this mattress from Artiva USA At eight inches thick its also a pretty good size The innersprings provide a core to make for good support and exceptional durability while the quality cotton and foam work as a comfort layer so you can sleep soundly even on a futon The construction should also allow it to work well when in couch mode R Pros Good thickness Quality materials Q Cons Basic construction Standard innersprings Check The Price 4 DD Futon Furniture Traditional Japanese Floor Futon Mattress Specs Warranty Information Unavailable Filling Cotton Polyester fiber Foam Thickness Three inches If youre looking for something a little different this futon mattress could be of great interest to you While you could place it on a futon its really designed to be used on the floor It comes in a Queen size and is three inches thick At three inches thick putting it onto a futon could be an issue depending on the type of support system it uses With wooden or metal slats a futon this thickness wouldnt do much to keep you from feeling every bar However using this on the floor can be a great experience Sleeping on the floor goes all the way back to our first ancestors sleeping in caves or on the ground of the forest There are also multiple health benefits associated with it This mattress uses cotton as its primary filling along with a helping of polyester fibers and a layer of foam Its design also makes it very easy to roll up each morning and put it away You get the benefit of space though it wouldnt make a particularly good couch if its sitting on the floor Thats R Pros Portable Light Good filling Q Cons Cant be used with futon base No extra support Check The Price 5 EMOOR Japanese Traditional Futon Mattress Specs Warranty Information Unavailable Filling Cotton polyester Thickness 35 inches The EMOOR Japanese Traditional Futon Mattress is as you may have guessed another model designed for use on the floor This one comes with some great materials 100 percent hygroscopic cotton fabric is used for the outer cover while the interior is filled with 100 percent polyester which contains something called Teijin Mightytop II Eco Alas I couldnt find out what the stuff is but Im guessing its something worthwhile Considering the company advertises the product is antiticked antibacterial and deodorized for two to three years then notes the Taijin Mightytop II Eco product again I would assume it has something to do with keeping the internal materials free of pests and bad smells As with other futon mattresses designed for the floor youre likely to have a bad time if you put this on a futon frame but its also easy to pick up and put away making precious room for you should that be an issue R Pros Teijin Mightytop II Eco Quality materials Q Cons Cant be used with base No extra support Check The Price 6 Vitality Futon Mattress Specs Warranty Information Unavailable Filling Cotton Polyfoam Thickness Six Inches This sixinch futon mattress is another excellent option It features a smooth microfiber cover wrapped around multiple layers of tufted cotton twill and foam to give it a soft feeling when using it There are no springs involved so it is quite pliable It also has the benefit of being durable as the materials used are of a high quality and with spot cleaning should last for many years to come A lot of thought went into this mattress which is designed to fit any fullsized futon frame Its mediumfirm comfort level is also a winner as that will serve well for people who like to sleep in various positions Check The Price The Verdict Now that we have all this information its time to figure out which of these are the best futon mattress for your frame or situation Considering were looking at replacing a futon mattress I would likely rule out the floor futons This is of course only assuming the idea is to keep the futon so it can be used as a couch If not I would probably get the DD Futon Factory mattress The benefits of sleeping on the ground are many and it seems like a comfortable option though the EMOOR mattress also seems good Fortunately I dont have to decide right now For pure futon purposes meaning youre going to use it as a couch and as a bed the winner goes to the DHP futon mattress It has 522 independently encased coils which is more than any of the other items at which weve looked The height is just right making sure it can bend and move as needed without being too thick Finally its the least expensive option of the more mattresslike futon mattresses The warranty on it isnt so hot only lasting for a single year as compared to the five years offered by the Futon Factory This is Truthfully any of these would be a safe bet if your futon mattress needs to be replaced in a pinch and each has their own redeeming qualities For today however by all the information presented I feel the DHP futon mattress takes home all the marbles

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15 Tallest Goalies In The NHL Actually Good Or Just Tall Scoring in the NHL is down and its been an issue that the league has been trying to address for many seasons Theres a ton of explanations for this but two of the more popular ones center around the NHLs netminders Some people say that goalies are just getting better and that after the crazy high scoring 80s and 90s it makes sense that goalies would rise to the challenge That very may well be true as todays goalies are faster than ever and save percentages have been higher leaguewide over the past five years than ever before The other You look around the NHL and its not uncommon for some of the leagues best goaltenders to stand at almost six and a half feet tall That was unfathomable only a couple decades ago that a big tall goalie would find success playing professional hockey at the highest level But goalies have changed and the bigger a goalie is the easier it is to cut down the angles and take away a shooters opportunities That leads us to ask the question how many NHL goalies rely on their size TOO much All of the goalies on the following list stand at least 64 and have have gotten their feet wet at some point or another in the NHL Were looking to see whether or not these goalies have all the skills to dominate at the NHL without their size or if they are too dependent on their size to truly be an effective goalie at hockeys highest level 15 Actually Good Frederik Andersen Charles LeClaireUSA TODAY Sports The 64 Leafs goalie came over to Toronto over the offseason in a trade with Anaheim and hasnt been the most spectacular goalie since the start of this season but he has produced average numbers on a Maple Leafs team that doesnt exactly impress on defense In response Andersen has been one of the leagues most aggressive goalies so far in 2016 Andersen attacks the shooter and takes away the angles with his size and hes proven that he can use his frame to get in front of even some of the most difficult shots Andersen won a William M Jennings trophy last season with the Ducks allowing the lowest goals against average in the league on a very defensively capable team so it will be interesting if he can continue his success as his first season with Toronto wears on You could definitely argue the jurys still out on Andersen but were sold on him 14 Just Tall Robin Lehner Bruce FedyckUSA TODAY Sports Robin Lehner is getting his first full season as a feature goalie this year with the Sabres and hes got a fantastic opportunity to take the reigns as Buffalos starter of the future It might be too early to tell whether or not he has the potential to be a dependable starting goalie but Lehner hasnt done too much to impress the first few seasons of his career including his time in Ottawa At 65 and 240 pounds Lehner is one of the leagues largest goalies He plays like it too relying heavily on the butterfly and his massive pads to take away the bottom of the net Having said that one of the biggest knocks against Lehner is his rebound control and that could be a fatal combination for Lehner Making the first save isnt enough if you consistently let up fat rebounds in front of the net That could quickly become the book on Lehner and he may be short for this league if he cant put his game together 13 Actually Good Steve Mason Eric HartlineUSA TODAY Sports The righthanded catching Steve Mason took a while to find his niche in the NHL but it appears that the Flyers have finally provided Mason an opportunity to excel People seem to forget that the 64 Mason won the Calder back in 2009 before he started to struggle with the Blue Jackets Eventually Mason fell out of favor in Columbus and he was traded to Philadelphia a few seasons back Hes had success as the Flyers starter ever since At 64 Masons size compliments his quick reflexes and some of the NHLs best positioning Mason has shown on occasion the capacity to let in soft goals but thats about the only knock on one of the leagues more underrated goaltenders Mason is only 28 so if he continues to produce theres little doubt that hell continue to be a big asset for Philadelphia down the road 12 Just Tall Kari Lehtonen Jerome MironUSA TODAY Sports Kari Lehtonen is textbook when it comes to goalies who rely too much on their size Lehtonen was drafted second overall back in 2002 and while he has been a consistent NHL goalie throughout most of his career the Finnishborn tender has never really produced to the level of his draft position After starting his career with the Thrashers Lehtonen has spent the last half a decade with the Stars and most recently has played in tandem with Antti Niemi Lehtonen uses his size to play the angles on shooters which is good On the other hand hes slow and has difficulty getting over on passing plays where he overcommits on the shooter That might be all Dallas needs right now As long as Dallas gets mediocre goaltending more often than not they bring more firepower than the other team can muster Thats not the point though at the end of the day one of Lehtonens only strengths is his size and theres a good chance Lehtonen would be lost without it 11 Actually Good Martin Jones Kim KlementUSA TODAY Sports The former Kings backup cashed in big last season when he signed with the Sharks for 3 million over the next three years So far Jones has been worth every penny of that deal Signing Jones as a starter was a big risk for San Jose but hes been exceptional so far Jones was a massive contributor during San Joses playoff run last season and continues to post solid numbers to start off this season Jones is 64 and definitely uses his height to his advantage but its unconventional how athletic he is for such a tall goaltender Jones is smooth positioning himself in the crease and when he is out of position he seldom gives up on a play and is acrobatic enough to recover more often than not At just 26 years old Jones still has a lot of room to grow and if he continues to play like he did last season the Sharks are likely set between the pipes for years to come 10 Just Tall Eddie Lack AnneMarie SorvinUSA TODAY Sports After coming over to the Hurricanes last season Eddie Lack showed a lot of promise as a backup goalie for Carolina and seemed set for a chance to potentially take over as the Canes goalie of the future Hes certainly struggled so far After a decent start Lack just barely posted a save percentage over 900 last season and while it seems like Lack has potential to be a great NHL goalie hes been shockingly inconsistent over the past couple seasons Lack has an astonishing amount of agility for a 64 goalie and his size definitely helps take away a large portion of the net Having said that until Lack can prove to be a reliable goaltender it really doesnt matter He has played poorly in limited time to start the 201617 season and at this rate it may be a tall order for Lack to remain a goalie in the NHL 9 Actually Good Connor Hellebuyck Bruce FedyckUSA TODAY Sports Connor Hellebuyck has probably played the least time in the NHL out of everyone on this list but its time NHL fans started taking notice of the Jets prospect At only 23 years of age Hellebuyck shows plenty of promise and has already been one of the most talented goalies in Winnipeg since the franchise moved from Atlanta Hellebuyck already appears to be the feature goalie for the Jets a dozen or so games into the young 201617 season and has helped Winnipeg get off to a decent record to start the season Scouting reports by The Hockey News say that Hellebuyck has ideal size for a goaltender at 64 and 207 pounds and its difficult to dispute that While it remains to be seen that he can be a consistent and proven firststring goalie over the course of an entire season Hellebuyck might be the NHLs most promising young goaltender and it will be exciting to see if he can live up to expectations on a young Jets team 8 Just Tall Mike Smith Marc DesRosiersUSA TODAY Sports Mike Smith is a veteran goalie who has spent the past six years playing for the Arizona Coyotes Hes as reliable as they come but hasnt impressed in over half a decade on a Coyotes team that looks younger and more promising every season The main knock on Smith is his durability he plays well but hes certainly injuryprone and thats an issue on a team thats looking to depend on reliable goaltending to aid in the growth of their young stars Smith is one of the best puckhandling goalies in the league and thats easily one of his greatest strengths in net Beyond that there isnt all that much to get excited about regarding Mike Smith Hes 64 and covers most of the net but he doesnt have great agility or reflexes and hes not getting any better Smith isnt the worst goalie but Arizona knows what theyre getting hes a big goalie who will do the best he can to get in front of as much rubber as he can 7 Actually Good Matt Murray Charles LeClaireUSA TODAY Sports Murray exploded onto the scene in 2016 as the premier goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the playoffs where he helped lead the Pens to a Stanley Cup At only 22 Murray is the youngest goalie on this list and one of the youngest goalies currently playing in the NHL Heading into this season Murray is still backing up MarcAndre Fleury in Pittsburgh He was sensational last season posting a 930 save percentage in 13 games during the regular season on top of his performance in the playoffs following up on some spectacular AHL stats His chance as a starter At 178 pounds Murray is one of the leagues most slender goalies but plays very big in net in spite of that In addition to great agility at 64 he has already shown the potential to come through in the clutch between the pipes as seen in his playoff performances in the past With a sturdy frame and ice water through his veins Murrays got all the potential in the world 6 Just Tall Darcy Kuemper Brad RempelUSA TODAY Sports At 26 Darcy Kuemper is entering his fourth season serving as a backup for the Wild Hes averaged about 25 games a season since he got to the NHL and has posted mediocre numbers when hes gotten a chance to play numbers youd about expect from an average NHL backup Kuempers young so theres the chance that he could get better down the road but he hasnt made any major improvements in his game the past few years Kuemper stands tall at 65 but isnt very effective challenging shooters limiting how effectively he can use his size Scouting reports also suggest hes a little too quick going down to the butterfly meaning its easy to beat Kuemper high even with his great size Unless he can learn to utilize his height it seems unlikely Kuemper will improve enough to supplant Minnesotas current starting goalie 5 Actually Good Devan Dubnyk Brad RempelUSA TODAY Sports Moving onto the other half of the Wilds goaltending tandem this season Devan Dubnyk stands an inch taller than Kuemper at 66 and hes easily one of the leagues best tall goalies Dubnyk has been involved with the NHL for the better part of a decade but it wasnt until two seasons ago when he was traded to Minnesota that Dubnyk started to shine Since the 201415 season when Dubnyk won the Masterton Trophy for his sensational play during the second half Dubnyk has posted consistently good numbers for the Wild There are some knocks against Dubnyks mobility in the crease but he still can and often will steal games for the Wild so it hasnt troubled him too much since he came into favor for Minnesota Even at 30 there are certainly some facets of his game that can still improve but Dubnyk has been one of the best upandcoming goalies over the past few seasons and theres little doubt hes putting his size to good use 4 Just Tall Jacob Markstrom Perry NelsonUSA TODAY Sports Jacob Markstrom is one of the leagues tallest goalies at 66 and his height is probably what makes him most identifiable out on the ice His play certainly hasnt done anything to get him attention yet Markstrom just missed being a first round pick when he was drafted 31st by the Panthers back in 2008 Once he was traded to the Canucks in 2014 things got a little better for Markstrom but not much He currently sits as a backup behind Ryan Miller and despite Millers age he doesnt seem like Vancouvers goalie of the future with Thatcher Demko waiting Its tough to watch Markstrom play without noticing how massive he is in goal but its also easy to notice how quickly Markstrom can lose his positioning when he isnt focused Size doesnt do much if you arent in front of the net and even the tallest quickest goalies need to be in front of the net if theyre going to play well Im definitely simplifying the problem here but the fact of the matter is Markstroms positioning is an issue and until he resolves it hes slated to be a career backup goalie 3 Actually Good Pekka Rinne Christopher HanewinckelUSA TODAY Sports Despite being one of the leagues more inconsistent goaltenders theres little doubting Pekka Rinnes size helps contribute to his ability to hang with the best goalies in the league The 34yearold has spent his entire career with the Predators and has been Nashvilles starting goalie since 2008 Needless to say whatever Rinnes been doing is working He will take on an even greater role this season as Nashville begins to look more and more like a Stanley Cup contender Rinne is 65 and when hes on his game he plays like the best goalie in the league on top of his size Rinne is one of the NHLs most flexible goalies and the Finland native is one of the best gamestealers in all of hockey Having said that if Nashville plays like they did last season Rinnes just got to be solid in net and play to his potential The Predators will be dangerous this summer if he does 2 Just Tall Jonas Gustavsson Bruce FedyckUSA TODAY Sports At 64 Jonas Gustavsson might not be the towering goalie you would expect to claim a spot this far down the list However its very difficult to discount his nickname as The Monster and its even harder to ignore the fact that his only real asset in the NHL has been his size Gustavsson has hopped around the NHL for eight seasons now and during that time the Maple Leafs Red Wings Bruins and now the Oilers have all realized that his save percentage isnt nearly as big as his stature At 64 Gustavssons size is impressive but doesnt even rank around the tallest goalies in the NHL which makes it all the more concerning that many consider it the strongest part of his game His agility isnt off the charts he goes down into the butterfly too early often and hes known for letting up dangerous rebounds You should take The Monster and his tale as a cautionary one just because youre a big goalie doesnt mean youre a good goalie 1 Actually Good Ben Bishop Kim KlementUSA TODAY Sports Ben Bishop is the quintessential tall goalie and much of the discussion surrounding NHL goalie equipment over the past two years focuses on him The argument people are making is that Bishops pads are too big or the net is too small and things need to change in order to increase scoring At the end of the day however the reality is that the 67 Bishop is just a really really good goalie Hes posted sensational save percentage numbers since he got to Tampa Bay back in 2012 and has been a key contributor for the Lightning during the playoffs Obviously Bishops size is a major factor But hes also the NHLs most agile tall goalie and has fantastic ability handling the puck There isnt a part of Bishops game that isnt rounded out In fact Bishop could realistically be eight inches shorter and still be one of the NHLs top ten goalies Call it icing on the cake that Bishop stands head and shoulders above every other goalie in the NHL Comment

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Weddings How to Tell If Your Jewelry is Valuable in Three Steps By Lauren Thomann Updated 112618 Pin Share Email picjumbo The monetary value of jewelry is all over the place Things we might think are so valuable can be worth mere dollars and others that look like a simple chain are worth thousands If youve ever picked up a piece of jewelry off the ground or scored an incredible looking gem at a garage sale you probably know that feeling of excitement wondering whether or not your sparkly jewel is worth anything There are a few things you can check for before you fork over money and bring your buried treasure to a jewelry appraiser Illustration The Spruce 2018 Step 1 Look for hallmarks One of the first things you can do when you acquire a new piece of jewelry is to look for hallmarks One hallmark will generally tell us the metal content of a piece and the other if there is another will tell us either the country of origin designer or manufacturer These markings are usually located on the clasp of a necklace the inside of a ring or bracelet or the post of an earring Unless the item is over 100 years old or the hallmark has worn off all fine jewelry should have some type of hallmark Common gold hallmarks include 18K 14K 10K 750 585 375 Common platinum hallmarks include 950 PLATINUM PLAT Common silver hallmarks include 925 Silver 800 Sterling There are so many different hallmarks but the fact that your jewelry has a hallmark at all is usually a good sign Some valuable fine jewelry hallmarks include Tiffany Co Cartier Tacori Any of these hallmarks should be appraised for authenticity Common costume jewelry hallmarks include Sarah Coventry AVON Trifari These hallmarks indicate your jewelry is a piece of costume jewelry and is not very valuable Tip If your item looks antique and it doesnt have a hallmark get the item appraised If your item looks new but does not have any hallmarks at all your item is likely just costume jewelry Step 2 Check the items weight This is especially important when you are assessing chains and bangles Generally gold and silver are heavier metals than their fake counterparts like brass and pewter If you find a thicker gold chain that feels much lighter than a similar gold chain you have the chain is likely fake or hollow gold Fake chains feel fake Solid gold jewelry is very smooth heavy and consistent throughout For instance if you have a gold colored chain that has a darker color or even a silvery color showing through on parts that see heavy wear this is likely a gold plated chain and not very valuable When solid gold or platinum jewelry wears down the part showing through should still be the same color This is not the case for white gold Tip When determining the value of chains the longer and heavier your gold or platinum jewelry is generally the more valuable it is Step 3 Inspect the prongs Some higher quality costume jewelry uses prongs just like in fine jewelry but a lot of the stones are glued into place If you have a cameo brooch that looks like it is glued into the setting with no prongs holding it in this is likely costume jewelry and not valuable Fine jewelry will be well crafted with each stone set in an intricate bezel or prong setting pearls being one of the only exceptions Tip Vintage costume jewelry that has a lot of brilliant stones all set with prongs can be very valuable These pieces can sometimes be as valuable as pieces of fine jewelry It is important to be sure the piece is vintage in good shape and has a lot of brightly colored clean stones all set with prongs

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Vegetable Garden Basics Gardening Vegetable Gardens How to Grow Ornamental Cabbage and Flowering Kale By Marie Iannotti Updated 010219 Pin Share Email Carole GomezPhotodiscGetty Images Ornamental cabbage and kale look and grow very much like their close relatives of edible cabbages and kale They are the same species Brassica oleracea and although they are still edible they arent as tasty and tender as their cousins They have been bred for looks not flavor Although sometimes referred to as flowering cabbages its the leaves that give the plants their color and interest as ornamentals Rather than the usual green or purple of traditional cabbages the leaves of ornamental cabbages and kale have been hybridized to feature rosy andor creamy white colors making them look more like large flowers than vegetables Ornamental Cabbage The plants with smooth leaf margins are considered flowering cabbage The plant in the photo is an ornamental cabbage Flowering Kale Plants with serrated or fringed leaf margins are considered the flowering kales which are further divided into the fringed leaved cultivars those with ruffled leaves and the feather leaved cultivars those with more finely serrated leaves These distinctions are not considered terribly important The terms flowering cabbage and flowering kale are often used interchangeably Botanical Name Brassica oleracea species Common Names Ornamental Cabbage or Flowering Kale Seasonality Just like their edible cousins ornamental cabbage and kale or annuals And like regular cabbage and kale they are coolseason plants Mature Plant Size Both ornamental cabbage and kale will grow approximately 18 inches tall and wide Sun Exposure They will do fine in either full sun or partial shade When grown in warmer climates partial shade is preferable Ornamental cabbages and kale dont develop their full colors unless they get a good chill from a frost Bloom Period Its the leaves that provide the flowers in ornamental cabbages and kale so there is not waiting for them to bloom If you are buying plants they will probably already be mature and open although the color will probably intensify as the temperature drops If you are starting them from seed give them about 11 to 14 weeks to reach full size That means you will need to start them in late spring early summer for a fall planting Suggested Varieties to Grow Unless you are growing commercially theres not that much variety to choose from Most seed packets are simply labeled Ornamental Cabbage Its best to just choose a color combination that appeals to you Using Ornamental Cabbage in Your Garden Design Ornamental cabbage and kale look especially good in a large planting where their color really stands out Since they are low growers youll often see them as edging plants where their purplish hues blend in well with other fall colors If you only want one or two plants they look less out of place in containers than they do scattered throughout a garden In fact they make nice longlasting replacement plants for spent summer containers Growing Tips for Ornamental Cabbage and Kale Growing the ornamental versions is not much different from growing regular cabbage or kale The main difference is you are growing the plants toward the end of the season rather than at the beginning And there will be fewer pests to contend with As with all Brassicas ornamental cabbages and kales prefer to be grown in cool weather Although you can plant them out at any time the colorful pigmentation doesnt develop until after frost or prolonged cold weather If you plant them too early in the fall or late summer the plants will get leggy and remain green Besides early plantings will be susceptible to cabbage pests like cabbage loopers These pests will disappear after frost When buying plants opt for larger plants even though youll pay more Once cabbages get root bound the top portion becomes stunted If this happens when they are small they will never fill out the way youd like Look for plants with short stems and relatively uniform length leaves no holes and at least a hint of color Both cabbages and kale prefer a slightly acidic soil pH of about 58 to 65 They like to dry out slightly between watering but will suffer stress if left dry for prolonged periods Growing Ornamental Cabbage from Seed Sow seeds 34 months before you need fullsized plants and at least 610 weeks before a frost is expected If you start seeds in cell packs or flats be sure to transplant to larger pots as soon as the first true leaves appear You dont want to risk them getting pot bound so young If seedlings get leggy you can replant up to the bottom of the cotyledons You could also simply direct seed your cabbages in the garden since the weather will be warm Cover lightly with soil and keep the soil moist until germination Seeds should sprout within one to two weeks Thin to about 18 to 24 inches apart when seedlings are three to four inches tall Caring for Your Ornamental Cabbage Ornamental cabbages and kale can last throughout the winter but their appearance depends a lot on the weather Too hot and they will bolt to seed too wet and harsh and theyll look tattered But since most pests are scarce in the cooler months there arent too many problems to look out for Aphids seem to be the most persistent pests although cabbage looper and leafroller are still active in some areas and powdery mildew can become a problem if the weather remains damp Many animals find them as tempting as edible cabbages This is more of a problem if the weather remains warm By frost most animals are getting ready to hibernate

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