Articles related to "Australis"

The small Southern Hemisphere constellations of Corona Australis and Ara are found just south of major zodiac constellations.

The Perennial Plant Association has announced its winning choice for 2010. Baptisia australis is a perennial flower appropriate for native wildflower gardens

Overview of Common Reed, an invasive water plant, and what it can and can't do for a garden.

The Southern Hemisphere constellations Triangulum Australe and Circinus are home to two decent open clusters.

Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy

Antarctica, ice, illness, and Easter Island

By observing nature, you can develop some striking contrasts in your desert garden. A red Don Juan rose and a purple penstemmon are examples of such juxtapositions.

Penfolds Grange is the most famous wine of Australia. Other lesser known Australian wines are keenly sought after as collectibles, or sometimes to drink.

Wild Indigos are good meadow plants but also look attractive and are well-behaved in a perennial border, not crowding out their neighbors.

Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas.

As Europe becomes more expensive and the Caribbean too crowded, cruising South America has become a viable option. Here we breakdown the most common sea routes.

The auto industry wanted one; the banking sector already got one; why not give it to the "green" food companies?

The Aurora, often called the northern or southern lights, are caused by interactions between Earth's upper atmosphere and charged particles from the Sun.

New Antarctic small cruise ship and itinerary offers eleven days of memorable scenery and close-up experiences with wildlife, glaciers and more.

Charles Ulm's career was plagued by uncommonly bad fortune. His visionary hopes for Australian aviation were eventually realised, but he was not destined to witness them.

See the best of the new annual plants available to home gardeners in 2008. New colors, healthier plants and interesting flower forms can all be found.

This pink and lilac garden highlights showy North American native species that will be colorful from June to early fall.

You can catch an aurora from your home if you know when to look or increase your odds by going on an aurora tour.

Cutting flowers to bring indoors - a luxury of having a home garden that everyone should enjoy. Here are a few perennial plants with summer blooms that last indoors.

Oswego Tea or Bee Balm and other species of Monarda are among the most colorful natives for the summer garden.

The constellation Corona Borealis is an arc of stars that lies in spring and summer skies.

Cancer the Crab holds one of the best open clusters in the sky: the Beehive Cluster, M44.

Hunting has brought the Right Whales close to extinction, their slow movements made them an easy target.

This collection of information, photographs, letter and document facsimiles and illustrations offers thought-provoking insights into Australia's past and present.

Until the late 18th century, most of the Pacific Ocean and the southern seas were mysteries to Europeans. In 1768, Captain James Cook set out to unlock their secrets.

Sagittarius is jam-packed with observing targets because it lies on the densest part of the Milky Way. Find clusters, nebulae, and more!

In Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Batavia, sails for home

Some houseplants are toxic and even deadly. In homes with pets and/or children this is of special concern. Here's a guide to which ones are dangerous and which are safe.

Genetic studies prove that the right whales of the North Pacific are a separate species. But they in serious danger of extinction and very little is known about them

Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats

Identifying the tallest trees of New Zealand, in the North Island and South Island, needs to focus on leaves, flowers and fruit plus the estimated height of tall tree.

In 1969, a young paeleontologist, Dr Rod Wells, and his team broke through into a new section of the Victoria Cave at Naracoorte. What he found there changed his life.

The two Southern Hemisphere constellations named for the Telescope and Microscope are dark corners of the sky.

Hobart is the state capital of Tasmania and is a charming place to visit. It is Australia's second-oldest city and its southernmost capital.

Getting to Buenos Aires is easy with many of the world's largest airlines landing here.

Journey in Captain James Cook's footsteps as he discovers new lands and charts unknown waters during the 18th Century in this exciting documentary.

Using houseplant guidebooks to teach children how to grow their own plants is fun and educational.

Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Here are some plants, like Pothos and Ivy, hat do the same, only indoors!

Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Hanging plants can also enhance interior décor as well!

Houseplants can be a great addition to any household! They enhance decor and clean the air, but for safety's sake a few rules should be followed.

Design with big, easy perennials: eye catching, attention grabbing plants that bring excitement to the flower bed or mixed border. Special plants that say "Look at Me!"

Many of the constellations close to the South Celestial Pole have dim stars and hard-to-identify shapes.

All houseplants are beautiful, but some are toxic and even deadly. If you have pets this is of special concern. Learn what plants are dangerous and which are safe.

New Zealand has a unique collection of trees due to its geographical isolation; types of trees found in New Zealand include one of the most well known - the kauri tree.

A large mythology of the aurora grew up in different cultures that witnessed the lights to explain what they were and why they occurred.

Marsh plants like reeds, water hyacinth, iris and duckweed are not only beautiful, they can also help conserve and treat gray water.

Tourists driving between Melbourne and Adelaide often miss a fascinating area midway on their long journey - the Limestone Coast.

Only about 250 species of snakes have venom powerful enough to kill a human. Those snakes account for the deaths of an estimated 30,000-40,000 people per year worldwide.

New Zealand travel should include Gisborne, or Poverty Bay as Captain Cook named it. See the statues of the great explorer and Young Nick who first sighted the land.

A complete list of the 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres: names, depictions, and time of year.