Archive for March 25th, 2006
Shih Tzu Grooming
Saturday, March 25th, 2006Grooming a Shih Tzu should be started when he is as young as possible. Initially, just brushing a Shih Tzu puppy holding him in your lap is enough. Follow these early sessions with lots of praise. As your Shih Tzu grows grooming should take place on a table. A grooming table is ideal because the [...]
The Early Castles
Saturday, March 25th, 2006Picture of Scotney Castle covered with snow Most of the fortifications that we consider as ‘proper’ castles were built during the Middle Ages (c.1000-1500). Unlike most other buildings, such as a church, a house or an inn, they served more than one purpose. A castle was a home for its owner and family, a place [...]
More Facts about Dumbcane
Saturday, March 25th, 2006Family:Araceae Genus:Dieffenbahia Species:seguine Synonym:Dieffenbachia maculata Synonym:Dieffenbachia picta Category: Tropicals/Tender Perennials Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7° C (35° F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F) Sun Exposure: Light Shade Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Bloom Color: Cream/Tan Bloom Time: Mid Spring Foliage: Grown for [...]
