Archive for April 14th, 2006
Plant Health
Friday, April 14th, 2006Improper watering, sudden changes in environment, cold drafts, lack of fertilizer, insect or disease attack may cause problems for houseplants. Common Causes of Unhealthy Plants Symptom Possible Cause General defoliation • Sudden change in temperature • Transplanting shock • Sudden change in light intensity • Over-watering • Lack of light Browning of leaf tips • [...]
Definition of Motte and Bailey Castles
Friday, April 14th, 2006The motte at St Clears Castle, Carmarthenshire, still dominates the town. The Motte can be defined as a giant mound of earth with a keep, or tower, built on top. The word for the mound is the ‘motte’ which was derived from the Norman-French word for ‘turf’. Later the word ‘motte’ was changed into ‘moat’ [...]
Growth Stages of Rabbits
Friday, April 14th, 2006The European common rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, is native to S Europe and Africa, but is now found, in its domestic varieties, throughout the world; wild varieties have also been introduced in some places, such as England. All domestic rabbits, including the so-called Belgian hare, belong to this species. Wild common rabbits are up to 16 [...]
