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Coir Welcome Mats
@ DerdriuMarriner - I understand it's sometimes used in place of sphagnum moss, and is also useful commercially in growing mushrooms.
CruiseReady, on 07/27/2015
Forest Gardening
frankbeswick, What with Dutch and English grandmothers, I've loved cultivated and wild plants, domesticated and wild animals all of my life. It's so wonderful to be able to share that love with those near and dear, and your flowers, fruits, and ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/27/2015
The Charming English Cottage Garden
I love the textures found in the traditional English cottage garden. I especially love gardens with lots of fragrant plants.
Digby_Adams, on 07/27/2015
Coir Welcome Mats
CruiseReady, Coir also is nice in gardening. It's impressive and a bit scary to watch people climbing up to coconut tree tops both old-fashioned style with bare feet and hands as well as more modern style with cleats, gloves, and harnesses!
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/27/2015
The Charming English Cottage Garden
The gardens are nice when they contain herbs, but those beautiful cottages add to the overall appearance. They would bot look the same with other style houses.
blackspanielgallery, on 07/27/2015
Book Review: The Illustrated Theory of Everything by Stephen W. Hawking
CruiseReady, All of Stephen Hawking's books are worth having on the shelves. He knows how to write for all levels of familiarity and non-familiarity. They generally average 150+ pages of comprehensible examples and understandable explanations by ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/27/2015
Awesome American Bald Eagle Biker Patches
Bald eagles are beautiful birds, and so symbolic to Americans. It's no wonder these types of patches are popular with bikers. I think the dream catcher one would look wonderful as a decorative element on a canvas tote bag.
CruiseReady, on 07/27/2015
Coir Welcome Mats
Absolutely, WriterArtist. They are the best!
CruiseReady, on 07/27/2015
A Pink Flamingo Christmas
!Dogby - Looks like we have something in common. My brother has a big one in his yard all year, but no Christmas flamingos. Yet.
CruiseReady, on 07/27/2015
Unfolding the Secrets of Gourmet Cheese
The Greek goat's cheese, feta, is delicious. I also like Stilton, an English blue cheese; and the Irish cheese Cashel Blue, is neither too soft nor too hard and is quite lovely to taste.
frankbeswick, on 07/27/2015
The Charming English Cottage Garden
A very pleasing article. But don't think that because modern designs have been introduced the cottage garden is disappearing. There are still cottage gardens, and some people specifically set out to construct one. You are right about the lack of ...
frankbeswick, on 07/27/2015
Algonquin Round Table
blackspanielgallery, Since the 1930's there has always been a cat in the hotel. Each cat stayed until an illness took them. Matilda is currently the resident cat. You can see her on Facebook at Matilda The Algonquin Cat.
candy47, on 07/26/2015
Awesome American Bald Eagle Biker Patches
I have always admired the American bald eagles. I am not sure but I think they are a threatened species. They look majestic on biker's patches. They remind me of speed and elegance. Once upon a time, they ruled the sky and could be easily ...
WriterArtist, on 07/26/2015
Coir Welcome Mats
I love coir mats, not only are they eco-friendly, they look elegant, earthy and classy at the doorstep.
WriterArtist, on 07/26/2015
Unfolding the Secrets of Gourmet Cheese
@frankbeswick - In my country I have only relished paneer. We use it in sandwiches and also make curry. I would love to taste goats cheese if I can find one.
WriterArtist, on 07/26/2015