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paper. Newspaper works well. Fold the paper over so the flower is totally covered on both the top and the bottom. Now place the covered flower in the middle of a large book such as a dictionary or a phone book. Close the book gently. Then add a few more heavy books on top.
    In only three or four days, you’ll have a dried flower that won’t wilt or lose its color. You can keep it forever. Even better, you can give it as a gift.
Bug your neighbors!
    Even if you like bugs more than plants, you can still make the world a greener place.
    Some bugs are harmful to gardens. One example is the aphid. Because they eat plants, aphids are pests for gardens.
    Ladybugs, on the other hand, can be a gardener’s best friend. That’s because ladybugs
eat
aphids and other pesky bugs. So the more ladybugs there are around your neighborhood, the better.
    For that reason, you can actually buy ladybugs online. After you receive your insects in the mail, you can set them free in your yard. Then they’ll be able to help your parents’ or neighbors’ gardens. Who says bugs are icky?

About the Author

    Judy Delton was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the author of more than 200 books for children. She was also successful as a teacher, a speaker, and a class clown. Raising a family of four children, she used the same mix of humor and seriousness that she considered important parts of any good story. She died in St. Paul in 2001.

About the Illustrator
    Alan Tiegreen has illustrated many books for children, including all the Pee Wee Scouts books. He and his wife currently live in Atlanta, Georgia.