Owens Company, the Oscar statuette is seen in different stages of its manufacture, from the dull, pewterlike first casting to the final, polished, 24-carat gold-plated finish. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer. Molten metal is poured in a mold to begin the building of an Oscar. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer.
Kill grass by pulling it from around lily turf. Liriope or lily turf (Liriope muscari) works well as a border or foundation plant. Lily turf features grasslike, dark green foliage and vibrant purple flowers making it a welcome addition to many yards.
Grasp a small kale leaf that is about 4 to 6 inches tall with one hand and cut it from the plant with the sharp, disinfected knife to harvest baby greens for salads or juicing. Place the leaves in a bucket or container as you cut each one to keep them clean. Disinfect the knife again when you move to the next plant.