The poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning asked an important question in her Sonnet 43 ("How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways"). I've counted more than 165 ways to say I love you in different languages, and I present them below. Scroll down to find out how to express yourself to th...
These flowers are pollinated by insects and will develop edible seed pods about 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) in length. Some people believe the monkeypod tree got its name from the monkeys that congregate on its branches to eat the sweet seed pods. Others say that monkeypod is ...
Dahlias thrive in 6 to 8 hours of direct sun, especially morning sunlight, and they benefit from protection from wind. Consider their size at maturity when planting. They grow best in rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Amend heavy clay soil with aged manure or compost to...
Generally, you'll want to give them an allowance appropriate to their age. If they're close in age—say, two years or less apart—maybe you'll give the same amount. A child may complain that it's not fair that her older brother gets more than she does. Fairness doesn't mean that ...
Spanish sage (S. lavandulifolia) Tricolor sage( S. o.‘Tricolor’): finely wrinkled, variegated leaves of green, white, purple, red, and pink.Sage plants blooming Get to know sage Botanical name and family: Salvia Officinalis and species (Lamiaceae—mint family) Origin: Mediterranean Type of...
Next on your itinerary is the majestic Windsor Castle, an expansive estate that has served as a royal residence for over 900 years. Admire the State Apartments, adorned with priceless works of art and lavish décor. Stroll through the perfectly manicured gardens, where the scent of blooming flow...
The second thing is that we will be moving soon to Hong Kong, which brings more challenges. While hospital rates are reasonable here in Macau (like Mainland), they are much more expensive in Hong Kong. Then we have the move itself. So needless to say, that has concerned me. But we ...
As the plant grows taller, people may tie it to a stick. Next is the blooming stage. Flowers appear. The flowers turn into fruit. Some kinds of tomatoes can be picked in about six more weeks. Some tomatoes are large. One kind of tomato can weigh as much as two pounds. You can eat...
expansive seas of flowers, lawns, forests and lakes. It is a great place for locals and tourists alike. The scenery is gorgeous all year around, with rhododendrons and azaleas blooming in the spring, lotus flowers in the summer, chrysanthemums in the fall and gorgeous red leaves in the win...
Luis was funny. Luis wasverysmart, as witty in English as in Spanish. Luis lived at home, was not out to his parents, and is probably still scared to death of his mother. He lied to his parents whenever I came to town, about where he was going and who he was going to see. He...