Archive for February 9th, 2006
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
Thursday, February 9th, 2006Scientific Name Acer japonicum Common Name Fullmoon maple Family – Aceraceae This delightful cultivar bears rounded yet deeply lobed leaves, toothed around the edges. Fresh lime green spring foliage accompanies clusters of small red flowers, pale seedpods appear in summer and its autumn tints are rich crimson. Flowers/Fruits/Seeds – Flowers are red, appear with the [...]
History of Siberian Huskies
Thursday, February 9th, 2006The breed of Siberian Husky Dogs originated in Siberia where the climate is very severe and coarse. The Chukchi used these dogs as sled dogs because they could surpass great distances. Notwithstanding their medium size, they demonstrated endurance and strength. Siberian Huskies are medium-sized dogs that refer to the category of working dogs. They are [...]
Medieval Life – Health
Thursday, February 9th, 2006Health was a major issue during the Medieval Times. Doctors were very scarce and the few who actually exerted their job were very commonly unskilled to perform that important task.This was mainly because it was a common belief that health problems were caused by God and men had no power over them. This slowly changed [...]
