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As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world†-- Buddha83

Common Edible Wild Plants - Part I

Sitting at nature's dinner table, most would be surprised at the goodness and variety of the bounty. By learning about just a few wild edible plants, you'll soon be able to recognize them, and never have to...

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Figs And Dates

Among all fruits, there are two that stand out conspicuously for high food value. They are the date and the fig. Weight for weight, dried figs are more nourishing than bread. A pound and a half yields...

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Strawberry Insects and Other Pests

Just like us, strawberry plants can be bothered by unwanted pests. Knowing and recognizing what problems and pests your strawberry crop is experiencing, can help you decide what to do to eliminate the problem.

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More Pacific Coast Wildflowers

There's great diversity in the many landscapes and climates that encompass the Pacific Coast of the North American Continent. Perhaps nowhere else, does a region span so many miles and such a great varying in...

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Shrubs And Plants To Watch Out For

It would surprise many people to know that some of their favorite plants and shrubs, the very ones around their children, pets, and livestock --  are also dangerous and poisonous. Two examples would be...

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Cactus and Yucca Flowers

There is a very vivid childhood memory of my little brother hollering and crying in fear and anger, as he lay across my grandmother's knees -- her wielding a pair of pliers, attempting to remove the prickly...

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Were All Flowers Once Wild?

Certainly all flowers did once grow wild -- and all animals, too. There are certain kinds of flowers and animals which men have developed by choosing the kind of thing they wanted and leaving the rest, and so...

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Flowers Of The Pacific Coast -- An Introduction

Of course, the same trees and flowers are not found in all parts of North America. While some species are very widely distributed, each section of the country has some which are not found elsewhere. ...

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Repulse Bay -- Popular with the Locals81

My List of Things to See and Do in Hong Kong

Where to go, what to see, what to do, in Hong Kong, Kowloon, Macau, Lantau Island, and other nearby places. Come see my list of what not to miss when visiting these delightful places!....

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More Mountain Wildflowers

There are simply so many mountain wildflowers. Some of the most beautiful are my favorites. They are: Lupines Little Red Elephants Alpine Pinks White Mountain Aven (Wood Nymphs) Northern...

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