Archive for March 10th, 2006
Eltham Palace Garden
Friday, March 10th, 2006This is one of the flower borders by the southern Lawn in summer , the end of the wooden bridge can be seen to the right. The Gardens Appreciate a stunning mixture of formal and informal gardens created by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. You will find a rose garden, pergola and loggia nestled around the [...]
Yorkshire Terrier History
Friday, March 10th, 2006The Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the Toy Breeds and is descended from terrier bloodlines. As the breed name suggests, these dogs were bred to go to earth(terra is Latin for earth) for rats and other vermin that generally are pests to man. A favorite of British miners in the Yorkshire part of England where he [...]
Kolkwitzia amabilis ( Beauty Bush )
Friday, March 10th, 2006Scientific Name : Kolkwitzia amabilis Family : Caprifoliaceae GROWTH HABIT, RATE: A large, upright and eventually arching fountain of green, fast growing. Medium to coarse texture. Normally pruned so loses desirable natural shape. ADAPTABILITY: Prefers full sun, well-drained soils, some drought tolerance. FUNCTIONS: Shrub border, specimen, requires a good deal of room for full development. [...]
