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Autumn and why it is special
Revisiting your wizzley brought to mind two questions that I'd meant to amble back here to ask after my first reading and my first shared reactions.
Does it help evil spirits to dress like them on Halloween? Would it hinder them if those who ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/14/2022
Lazarus Syndrome-- When the Dead Come Back to Life
Do we know what kind of impact this has on the paper trails regarding death certificates and insurance policies?
It probably wouldn't be more than a matter of days, in which time a death certificate could be issued and an insurance policy ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/14/2022
Growing Underground
Do the trays have to be replaced regularly because of deposits from the hydroponic-system water?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/14/2022
Spring again
Thank you for the expert experience and expert expertise ;-D!
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/14/2022
Animal abuse throughout the world
My aunt and uncle used to have a terrier called Judy. When my mother was in hospital, when I was eleven, my aunt stayed to look after us [she was unable to have children of her own.] She brought Judy. Every night Judy toured the children's ...
frankbeswick, on 05/14/2022
Spring again
You have mentioned four vegetables that are hard to grow in window boxes because of their size. Rhubarb is a non-starter because it develops a large crown and takes up much space. Cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli [all the same species] can grow ...
frankbeswick, on 05/14/2022
Why Im a Youtuber and why you would notice
Revisiting your wizzley brought to mind something that I'd meant to add in the queue of questions from my first reading.
How are doing in regard to your wonderful idea about children's books that raise awareness about endangered animals?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/13/2022
Rushes
Whyyyyy? Oh why? ...would MY memory go back as far as yours ? :) when you are so much older than I!
I do remember the basket
Veronica, on 05/13/2022
Animal abuse throughout the world
Revisiting your wizzley caused me to consider something related that was in the news sometime within the past month.
In particular, it's so poignant to hear that an owner would destroy half of anyone's nostrils and that another owner would ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/12/2022
Spring again
Thank you! I intend to keep all this helpful information in mind as I look at floor-, porch- and window-boxes and sills as easier, simpler gardening projects this spring. (I know it's spring because I finally saw my first fireflies, two each on ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/12/2022
Rushes
.Not only rushes will return, but rush bags and baskets will need to be reusable.
Remember, in your lifetime our mother had a wicker basket. I don't know whether your memory goes so far back, but mine does. This shows that basketwork is not as ...
frankbeswick, on 05/12/2022
Rushes
I am taken with the idea of the use of rushes returning as the movement towards reducing plastic gathers pace. A charming thought.
Veronica, on 05/12/2022
Spring again
My experience with corn is that it can be hit or miss, for some cobs are better than others. However, different varieties will produce different results. I have seen a field of corn in South West Scotland, which surprised me, but I discovered ...
frankbeswick, on 05/12/2022
Pilgrimage: the Road to the Scottish Isles: a review
Pear trees are limited in where in Britain they grow. They grow where I live and they thrive in the West country, which is great fruit-growing territory, but in the North East of Scotland they are not productive. They might grow, but do not ...
frankbeswick, on 05/12/2022
Pilgrimage: the Road to the Scottish Isles: a review
Would it not even be possible for pear trees to fruit inside a conservatory, greenhouse or sun parlor on your side of the (Atlantic) pond?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/11/2022