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Restoration at Kew Gardens: the temperate house

Derdriu When Hitler was planning to invade Britain he ordered our future Gauleiter to draw up plans for what to steal. That they would have stolen plant collections is shown by the fact that when the Nazis took the Channel Isles they ordered ...

frankbeswick, 19 days ago

Restoration at Kew Gardens: the temperate house

frankbeswick, Thank you for the information and for the insight into why Nazis would spare Kew. Kew survival makes me think of another example of plant survival, but as among processed foods for Brits. Chris Barton, in Dazzle Ships: World War I ...

DerdriuMarriner, 19 days ago

Why Are Elephants Endangered Species - Facts About Elephants, Their Behavior and Habitats

WriterArtist, Thank you for the photos, practicalities and products. Did you read about elephants dying trying to save a baby elephant and one another at the Khao Yai National Park waterfall? They exhibited grief, as elephants always are known ...

DerdriuMarriner, 19 days ago

Guido Brunetti Gardens: Derivative Donna Leon Gardens for Fathers Day

WriterArtist, Thank you for stopping by and appreciating gardens based on the plants mentioned in the Guido Brunetti mystery series that Donna Leon sets in Venice. Edibles and ornamentals are so practical as balcony, courtyard, indoor and ...

DerdriuMarriner, 19 days ago

Restoration at Kew Gardens: the temperate house

1: It took a year for the problems to be noticed and another year to put right.It was not a widespread mistake, as green glass was expensive. 2:The ventilation system works by pulling a long metal handle which simply opens the window. 3: I ...

frankbeswick, 20 days ago

Hanukkah Decorations

Derdriu, I have no idea. The candy coins were listed as possible products, and I needed a way to incorporate the cup since I have the right to show its image. I am not Jewish, so I did not get to the food and drink. what I do know is there ...

blackspanielgallery, 20 days ago

Hanukkah Decorations

Veronica, I thought this was an area where not many articles were written, so I looked up products. The ones shown are what looked best, and it was like writing a Christmas article. I wish I knew more about the feasts. I would think the items ...

blackspanielgallery, 20 days ago

Restoration at Kew Gardens: the temperate house

frankbeswick, Thank you for the personal tour, practical information and product lines. How soon did it become obvious that Decimus Burton erred in integrating green glass, and was that a widespread error about equating green light with plant ...

DerdriuMarriner, 20 days ago

Hanukkah Decorations

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practicalities and products. Blue and white combines so beautifully. Can you think of any food that could be served that is authentic and that mixes blue and white? You mention candy in cups and gold foil ...

DerdriuMarriner, 20 days ago

Hanukkah Decorations

What an absolutely beautiful page. I love this story about this Jewish festival. IT's a story which always catches the imagination of my young pupils. I have not seen these Hanukkah decorations before. thank you .

Veronica, 20 days ago

Quality Artsy and Fun Gifts for a 25-Year-Old Woman

Thank you, Shraddha! :)

Mira, 22 days ago

Priceless Ideas of Christmas Holiday Gifts in a Jar

Interesting assortment. The Christmas tree cookie jar is particularly nice.

blackspanielgallery, 22 days ago

Personalized Disney Christmas Ornaments

Thanks. I like them. There are quite a few that are less elaborate as well.

blackspanielgallery, 22 days ago

Priceless Ideas of Christmas Holiday Gifts in a Jar

WriterArtist, Thank you for the practicalities and products. In particular, I appreciate the reminder about glass as less intrusive than plastic into concoction tastes. These are all wonderful gift suggestions, especially the edibles, ...

DerdriuMarriner, 22 days ago

Quality Artsy and Fun Gifts for a 25-Year-Old Woman

By no means I am 25 years old but I do love these ideas for gifts. Especially on the jewelry, I swoon and swear, they are the best gits for woman of any age and interests.

WriterArtist, 23 days ago