Archive for March 21st, 2006
Episcia cupreata (Flame violet )
Tuesday, March 21st, 2006Scientific Name: Episcia cupreata
Common Name: Flame violet
This is one of the popular episcias, with fine scarlet flowers and leaves that look sugar-coated.
Care:
Good indirect light
Temperature 16 – 21 degree celsius
Keep on the dry side
This is an attractive plant that grows in a pendulous fashion and looks good in small hanging pots.
Leaves are an attractive greyish [...]
Pet Bird Care
Tuesday, March 21st, 2006Advances in the domestic breeding and rearing of birds has led to an improved availability of healthy, tame, young birds. This increased availability has dramatically increased the popularity of birds as pets. For many people, the company of beautiful, unique, and possible talking pets can make keeping birds an attractive alternative to other pets.
Selection
The [...]
History of Scotney Castle
Tuesday, March 21st, 2006Scotney Castle is a country house with gardens in Kent, England. It belongs to the National Trust, who operate the property under the name “Scotney Castle Garden & Estate”.
The gardens, which are a celebrated example of the Picturesque style, are open to the public. The central feature are the ruins of a medieval, moated [...]
