Tree carved into wooden models, that has stood for over 300 years. Artist Unkown. Sculpted tree from Aburi Botanical Gardens located in Aburi, Ghana. The carving depicts proverbial people walking on top of each other to get to the top and the chief is always at the top. A beautiful, carved art piece utilizing a […]
Beautiful, tropical looking, it’s actually easy to grow a lotus plant. Cold hardy to zone 5, you can grow and leave a lotus outdoors in Chicago! How To Grow Lotus Lotus flower colors include white, red, pink, yellow, lavender and blue. Blooming from early to late summer, they are one of the most majestic aquatic
Belochka, a little 3-month-old puppy, was lying sadly next to a trash can when she was found by a kind-hearted person. The poor little pup had been abandoned and left to fend for herself. It was heart-wrenching to see her in such a sorry state. Despite all the pain and suffering she had endured, Belochka
For more than a decade, Quoc, a devoted and gentle Labrador Retriever, had been inseparable from his owner, Mr. Nguyen. They had formed an unbreakable bond through their shared experiences, laughter, and the assurance that they would always be there for each other. They were the epitome of companionship. As Mr. Nguyen’s health began to
The species known as Lagerstroemia speciosa, also called crepe myrtle, belongs to the Lythraceae family and can either be a perennial or deciduous tree. There are several other names that refer to this plant, such as Adambea glabra Lam., Munchausia speciosa L., Lagerstroemia flos-reginae Retz, and Lagerstroemia reginae Roxb. The Phalaenopsis orchid is known as
The Saguaro Cactus is the largest cactus in the United States, reaching heights of up to 40 feet and Weighing up to 2 tons. These spiny, branch-like cacti can only be found in the Sonoran Desert, Which spans across southern Arizona, southeast California, and Western Sonora, Mexico. As a keystone species and desert indicator, these
When he arrived “thin and unclean” and with a “facial deformity” at the San Diego Department of Animal Services shelter in Carlsbad, California, in September, Harvey was named after the DC Comics character Harvey Dent or “Two Face” — one of Batman’s arch nemeses. “He has a crooked smile,” Joy Ollinger, 44, a lieutenant with
It’s truly wonderful how pets, whether dogs, cats, or any other type of animal, can now accompany their owners on flights. Recognizing that animals are part of the family, airlines have started to treat them with equal consideration during the boarding process. While there are still challenges, progress is being made, and airlines are becoming
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