Archive for April 20th, 2006
Medieval Manor House
Thursday, April 20th, 2006The manor house was the home of the Baron. Manor houses were large, reflecting the wealth and status of the Lord. They often comprised several buildings and were mainly self-sufficient, growing their own food and keeping animals in the grounds surrounding the house. A Norman lord, who lived in a castle, controlled a vast area [...]
Dog Skin Problems – External Parasites
Thursday, April 20th, 2006Picture of dog affected by Sarcoptic Mange The skin problems are very frequent in dogs. A good diet and preventive treatments against fleas avoid many of them. The most frequent ones are described below, but don’t hesitate to take your dog to the veterinary if you notice any persistent problem. EXTERNAL PARASITES are responsible for [...]
Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii
Thursday, April 20th, 2006Scientific Name : Sansevieria trifasciata “Laurentii” Common Name : Mother-in-law’s tongue ; Variegated Snake Plant Scientific classification Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Ruscaceae Genus Sansevieria Species S. trifasciata This plant is almost indestructible. The leaves are about 60cm long, thick and fleshy, holding a lot of moisture which the plant can [...]
