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Prayers Answered
Prayers can be 2 fold. One is asking for riches, luxuries and all the comfort in the world and another is well-being for others. Buddhist monks pray for all, in Pali it is called "Metta". When I learned Vipassana (a meditation technique used and ...
WriterArtist, on 02/14/2019
The Charm of Older Churches
I am fascinated by old architecture. Some of these old churches have beautiful architecture, paintings and high ceilings. They remind us of bygone area and one can feel the vibes when sitting quietly and experiencing the serene ambiance.
WriterArtist, on 02/14/2019
New Orleans Streetcars
These streetcars look like mini bus. Love the old historical street cars and the wall art. Riding on the old ones is a unique experience. One can forget all the worries, sit and enjoy the slow rides across the town all day long, similar to a ...
WriterArtist, on 02/14/2019
Relaxing with Song Birds Beats and Mimicry
In neighboring Mississippi there are Least Terns that nest in the sand on the Gulf of Mexico, and are protected.
blackspanielgallery, on 02/14/2019
Relaxing with Song Birds Beats and Mimicry
Gere we have cardinals, blue jays, mockingbirds, sparrows, robins, egrets, pelicans, and blue herons. others also come here.
blackspanielgallery, on 02/14/2019
The English Forest
What we are doing with forests is that we are eliminating many non-native conifer plantations in favour of native British species. Conifer acidifies the soil quite badly and is bad for life at ground level.
frankbeswick, on 02/14/2019
The English Forest
Acid rain is not as large a problem as it was, due to a general decline in coal usage in favour of gas and green power. Sulphur dioxide emissions are down 74% since 1970 and nitrogen oxides down 37% in the same period. Upland streams, which ...
frankbeswick, on 02/14/2019
The English Forest
Clever writing to bring Robin back and compare his forest then and now. I do tend to think of England as rolling green hills, but of course you do have beautiful forests. Once the trees are gone all that can be done is to plant again, as you ...
dustytoes, on 02/14/2019
Desert Rose Adenium for Gardening and Bonsai
Can the poison accidentally be taken in by humans or animals?
blackspanielgallery, on 02/14/2019
Desert Rose Adenium for Gardening and Bonsai
I do have a desert rose! It was given to me as a gift and I was told it was a Plumeria, but I knew it was not. I live in Florida, so I was worried that a desert plant would find it too wet here, but my plant is doing very well. So it seems ...
dustytoes, on 02/14/2019
The English Forest
Considering England's geographical position with the prevailing wind, hence weather, coming off the Atlantic, perhaps acid rain is not doing as much damage as elsewhere. I noticed you mention a thinning due to humans, but no mention of such ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/14/2019
The English Forest
Sadly our forests are not massive, but they survive. Some oak trees survive from ancient times,one being the Major Oak in Sherwood.
But what excites me is the Red Rose Forest, a new project in my native Lancashire, whose emblem is the red rose. ...
frankbeswick, on 02/14/2019
The English Forest
The massive woodlands of English terrain and the majestic Oak gives a picture of what it would be in the ancient days of Robin Hood. It is good to hear that some part of forest reserves are untouched and wild life rampant in the remains. ...
WriterArtist, on 02/14/2019
Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
@ DerdriuMarriner - My potted hydrangea is a sapling from the nursery. I like your idea of remembering the blue vs pink blooms with respect to the acidity vs alkaline soils.
Limestone and Wood ash will neutralize the acidity of soil organically ...
WriterArtist, on 02/14/2019
Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
@Tolovaj - I have tried growing hydrangeas in the open outdoors and not have been successful. But I agree they are quite popular due to the dramatic change in colours.
WriterArtist, on 02/14/2019