Not All Non-native Plants are Invasive PlantsInvasive plant species are a problem because they interfere with native landscapes as well as the intentional landscapes in our gardens and parks. As the USDA puts it, “…not all exotic species are considered harmful. Non-native plants are fundamental to our lifestyle – most of our food crops, such…
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What is pH? pH is a measurement that indicates the acidity or basicity of a solution. pH is expressed on a scale from 0 to 14, where lower numbers indicate an acidic substance and higher numbers indicate a basic substance. A pH of 3 is very acidic and a pH of 12 is very basic. …
I hadn’t been to Amsterdam for some 10 years, and for a good reason, because the next thing I wanted to see was the Noord/Zuidlijn in operation, and that was delayed by many years, difficult to say nowadays by how many, at least 7. In my book “Metros in Holland“, published in 2007, I quoted…
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New Researchers in Maritime History Conference at the University of Portsmouth 31 March – 1 April 2023 The British Commission for Maritime History (BCMH), in association with Port Towns and Urban Cultures Research Group, University of Portsmouth, is delighted to invite you to the twenty-eighth conference for new researchers. This annual conference organised by BCMH…
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It’s been seven weeks since my last post. A post in which I promised myself I would try to post more regularly to help me keep track of what’s happening on the farm and in my mind about what’s coming next out there. That hasn’t happened. So, today I’m going to record seven vignettes, one…
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Embarking on semester, two blogging journey has evolved my growth, creativity from the initial semester each post, I have written has alwaystaught me and became a different adventure converting normal challenges into stories. These turned into a reflective area that mirrored personal and different ideologies which excited me and nervous too at times while writing…
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The world of bicycle touring has witnessed a fascinating evolution, offering cyclists innovative ways to embrace their wanderlust. Among these exciting developments, bicycle campers and trailers have emerged as popular companions, providing cyclists with mobility, comfort, and endless possibilities for unforgettable journeys. Whether you’re a solo traveler seeking solitude in nature, a family longing for…
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Follow My Journey I got pretty comfortable developing my garden over the last seven years, but now my home of 25 years where the idea of Late Bloomer was born is on the market, and putting it there in November I knew was going to be risky. So, I’ve stepped outside my comfort zone, and…
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A chicken dust bath is a necessity for chickens to keep their feathers and skin, and ultimately their health, in tip-top shape. Plus, nothing makes a chicken happier than fluffing her feathers and wriggling in sun-warmed dirt. Before you set up your chicken dust bath, check out this list of dos and don’ts to provide…
வசந்த காலம், 2016. Beckyதான் வெளிக்கதவை திறந்தாள். நல்ல சுருங்கிய சருமம், வயது எப்படியும் ஐம்பதுகளின் ஆரம்பங்களில் நின்றுகொண்டு இதற்குமேல் முன் செல்ல முரண்பட்டுக்கொண்டிருக்கும். Sandra வுக்கும் இதை ஒப்பாக சொல்லலாம். கூர்ந்து கவனித்தால் இருவருக்கும் இருக்கும் வித்யாசம் அறிவு, தத்துவவாத கீற்றுகளின் சார்புடையது என்பது அங்கு தங்கி இருந்த நாட்களில் புரிந்து கொண்டேன். Sandra 1990களில் Melbourneனின் corporate வளர்ச்சியின் முக்கிய அங்கமாக இருந்த property financing firm ஒன்றின் மிக முக்கியமான ஒரு analystஆக…
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