Victorian style bridal headpieces and veils are the crowning touch to the bridal outfit. Victoriana tends to be intricate and delicate, with fine embroidery and feminine details. Brides today can wear a Victorian crown of flowers and veil to enhance even a simple wedding gown. Queen Victoria and Wedding Fashion The Victorian era was in ...
Also known by it’s scientific name of “Maclura pomifera”, the Osage Orange tree was discovered by the explorers Lewis and Clark some two hundred years ago. At that time, the Osage Indians had already found that the wood of the tree was useful for making strong weapons such as bows. Since that time, many other ...
Florida has long been known as the land of theme parks. But the theme park that was here before all the rest is Cypress Gardens. Cypress Gardens opened in 1936 and is located in Winter Haven. Winter Haven, a city along U.S. 27, is located about 20 miles south of Walt Disney World. Cypress Gardens’ ...
Ladybugs, also known as ladybirds and lady beetles, have been popular through the United States since the 1800s when they were imported from Australia in an attempt to save orange trees. It worked, and as a result, there are several hundred species of ladybugs thriving in North America. Gardeners love ladybugs because they feed on ...
Gardenias. Orange trees. Blue Hydrangeas. Azaleas. Blueberries. There’s a long list of dazzling, delicious plants that must grow in very acid soil. Some weekend gardeners devote entire summers to this chore, just so they can grow those low-pH plants. Some gardeners seek neutral soil for popular plants. But they live in a region where all ...
Some ten years ago I bought some grapefruit from one of my local markets. I enjoyed eating them so much I saved the seed and decided to try my luck at growing a citrus from seed. I like to garden and though friends and neighbors advised me that I couldn’t grow citrus from seed, I ...
The elegant capital of Andalusia incorporates the best attractions of Spain: tapas, wine, bulls, flamenco, and the cordiality of its people eager to celebrate life in the name of happiness. Whether business or pleasure takes you to the city of Seville, rest assured this place will capture your heart. Rich in history, Seville’s past boasts ...
Although educational track record, location, and quality and value of curriculum are among the most important factors to consider when choosing a university, a visually pleasing campus can play a part in influencing your decision. After all, you’ll spend years of your daily life on and around school grounds, so it’s only natural to prefer ...
When you eat an orange, you are giving your body a serving of fruit along with a healthy dose of vitamin C. But what else do you get with your orange. The peeling can be used for potpourri, or tossed into your compost pile. The seeds can be tossed out or better yet, why not ...