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Joseph Rock, Plant Hunter
In the early twentieth century, explorer and plant collector Joseph Rock ventured into remote areas of China, Tibet, and India to send back plant specimens and photos.
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The Bulbs of Hill View Rare Plants Part 1
Crocus are a much neglected plant in this country. A delightful addition to any rock garden or keep them as pets in pots! Taken as a genus they flower from late summer to spring and most increase well from offsets and seed.
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Adorable Alpines
Easy to grow alpines for the open garden
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How to Buy Freshwater Aquarium Supplies
Learn what freshwater aquarium supplies you need in order to be prepared for emergencies and to ensure you maintain the ideal conditions for your fish.
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Blue Acara Cichlid Care and Breeding
Blue Acara Cichlids are available in most pet stores but are sometimes mistaken for Green Terrors due to a strong resemblance.
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Breeding Fish
Tips and hints on how to breed tropical fish.
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Camping in California Standish-Hickey Campground
Camp amidst the redwoods along a lazy river at the Standish-Hickey Campground in a tent, trailer, or RV.
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London Kew Gardens
From private to royal estate on the south bank of the Thames, London Kew Gardens have achieved world wide fame for exhibits and conservation.
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The Caledonian Canal
The Caledonian Canal follows the line of the Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness connects Loch Linnhe, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness.
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Another Project
Can a bio-filter work too well? Can it be more attractive? Read on to find out.
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Mt. Rainier National Park USA in Spring or Fall
A trip to Mount Rainier in the Northwest corner of the U.S. in spring or fall offers great hiking without the summer crowds. Travel to this national park by car or bus.
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New Year's Resolutions.
Everyone makes New Year's resolutiona at some point - and this year mine are all things I swear I will accomplish in the gardens.
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Slugs Don't Stop Me from Gardening in the Winter
Get that 2001 garden ready! It's never too early to start.
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The Newport Aquarium
If you are going to be in the area of Newport, Kentucky, be sure to stop by the Newport Aquarium. It is an experience that you'll never forget.
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Trees and shrubs I love to see in my garden
The trees and shrubs I love to see growng in my garden. But do I want to tell you what to grow? It is far too easy for me to hand out a list of do's and don'ts, to lecture on the errors and mistakes that gardeners make, the same errors that littered my progress in my thrilling journey to becoming a “gardener”. The answer is "No"
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Two More
Part Three: Six Major Teaching Models
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Unity - Part 10 - Utility
The 10th in a series on how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
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Waterless Aquarium Setup
This science and art project can be fun for any age and can be as simple or as complex as the child. Design fish from paper and install them in a waterless aquarium.
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A Gardener's Journey into Winter.
"Sometimes I can believe as many as six impossible things before breakfast" said the Red Queen to Alice. And I can say the same thing. The passage from summer to winter is also the journey from the garden in the yard to a garden in the imagination.
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Fish Transportation
This article covers the basics of fish transportation when moving.
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Healthy Bonsai From The Ground, Up
A brief summary on the proper soil mixes for healthy bonsai
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Why it Takes 10 Years to Build a Greenhouse.
How a simple building project became a gardening nightmare
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Gardening on Rock
The bad news is - your soil is full of rocks. The good news is - your soil is full of rocks!
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