Archive for February 2nd, 2006
What types of trees to consider for small garden
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006Just because your garden is small, don’t think you can’t have trees. Here’s a selection of slow growing or naturally small trees for you to consider. Acacia This small tree is grown for its foliage and small flowers. The varieties range from tender to frost hardy and they need full sun and a well-drained soil. [...]
Information about Ferrets
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006Taxonomy Ferrets are carnivorous, belonging to Mustelidae family, the oldest living family in the Carnivora. There exist two species of Ferrets: Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes) and European Domestic Ferret (Mustela Putorius). Wild Ferrets can be found worldwide, except in Australia and some Oceanic islands. Description The European and the Black-footed Ferrets are two different breeds [...]
Heraldry
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006Heraldry (symbols identifiable with individuals or families) originated as a way to identify knights in battle or in tournaments. With the advent of the “great” or “barrel” helm (ca. early 13th century) an individual’s face became concealed. It therefore became necessary to create a method to distinguish ally from enemy. Heraldic symbols ranged from simple [...]
