When planning your herb garden this year, be sure to plant the best breath fresheners!  According to author James Duke, Parsley, Basil and Cilantro are at the top of the list.  They all contain the green pigment chlorophyll, which is a powerful breath freshener.  In addition, Dill (seeds and leaves), Cardamom (seeds), Anise (seeds) and the Peppermints come next.  

Groundhogs can whistle when its alarmed, or when they begin courting in the spring. 

Baby groundhogs are called a kit or cub. 

Groundhog's usually live about 6-8 years, but Punxsutawney Phil receives a drink of a magical punch every summer during the annual Groundhog Picnic, which gives him 7 more years of life.

2012 AARS (rose) - ‘Sunshine Daydream‘ - The only 2012 winner, this Grandiflora rose shows off with large light yellow flowers (25 petal count – low fragrance) finishing cream yellow produced in fantastic abundance above dark green glossy foliage.  Lovely to look at - sure to brighten any garden - excellent disease resistance.  5-51/2’ tall x 4’wide / rounded, bushy plant / cup-like blossoms / all season bloomer.  –Chosen by the AARS  /  www.rose.org   [‘Oso Happy Petit Pink’, ‘Butter Me Up’, ‘Ann Hooper’ – 2012 Mini Rose Award of Excellence]