Linnea Heinrichs
After years of extensive research into the medieval period, Linnea's debut novel, The First Vial, was published in 2005 by Thistledown Press. Excerpts from The First Vial may be read at Fiction Writers Platform. In 2006 The First Vial was nominated for the Ontario Library Assoc. White Pine Young Readers Choice Award. Her novel is on high school reading programs in Ontario and New Brunswick and Linnea fields student questions about her book and medieval history on her website. She has also been a contributor to The Historical Novel Society's magazine, Solander. She is currently researching and writing a second historical novel set in ancient Babylon.
Although Linnea's primary passion is writing, she also loves to garden - organically, of course. Always up for a challenge in her northern climate,
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Caring for Grapes in the Cold Climate Greenhouse
Plant grapes in ouside soil and care for grapes under cover.
May 13, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Grow Grapes in Greenhouse in Cold Climates
A greenhouse method to protect grapes grown in northern regions offers gardeners an opportunity to successfully grow this luscious fruit.
May 13, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Control Aphids and Cucumber Beetles in the Vegetable Garden
Aphids and cucumber beetles spread plant disease. Use natural and organic methods to eliminate these pests.
May 11, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Recognizing Plant Disease
Tips for the identification and nonchemical treatment of three common plant disorders in the vegetable garden.
May 11, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Grow Healthy Organic Rhubarb
A long-lived perennial, rhubarb's tartness adds delicious tang to spring desserts and preserves.
May 7, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Doctors in Ancient Babylon
Two kinds of doctors treated Mesopotamian patients - those who relied on magic and those who used herbal remedies.
May 5, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Identify and Grow Good Seeds
Healthy seeds ensure the best start for your garden.
Mar 16, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Tips for Revising a Novel
Story editing refines a manuscript for presentation to the reading public.
Mar 9, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Ostrich May be Related to Tyrannosaurus Rex
The largest bird in the world might be a descendant of the most formidable predator of the Cretaceous Period.
Feb 13, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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Craisin Orange Muffin Recipe
A moist cranberry muffin recipe that adds a little tartness to tea time.
Feb 10, 2010
- Linnea Heinrichs
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