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90Ferdinand Bauer: "the Leonardo of natural history illustration"
Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826) was a dedicated, talented artist who left an unparalleled legacy of realistic, exquisite sketches and paintings of the natural world. Primarily rendering botanical illustrations while also capturing such winsome animals as koalas, Ferdinand devised an intricate chart of over 1000 color references which was one of the secrets to his artistry. His mastery of his craft has earned acclaim for his paintings as equivalent to the supreme artistry of Leonard da Vinci.
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81Three Native Perennial Flowers for American Butterfly Gardens
Add these three types of perennial flowers, native perennial flowers, to the garden for low water use and easy care flowers.
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81Growing English Ivy: Some Warnings
If you are thinking of planting English ivy, or rather you are watching it take over your yard and kill your trees, there are a number of precautions you can take. To begin with, instead of planting this non-native species you may want to consider all the other native vines that are available.
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70Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada Foothills
During the months of May and June a beautiful flower blooms in the Sierra Foodhills. Called the MATILIJA POPPY, its large blossoms resemble an oversized sunny-side-up fried egg. And therein lies a legend. Chief Matilija of the Chumash Indian...
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86Water Gardens With Soaker Hoses - Drip Hoses Save Time, Money, and Water -
Watering your garden with a soaker hose saves money and water. Drip hoses have tiny holes, so avoid run-off and water loss, and keeps foliage dry.
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73Things to do in Cedar Park Tx Brushy Creek Lake Park Regional Trail Sports Park Running Fishing Skateboarding Kayak
Things to do in Cedar Park TX. Brushy Creek Regional Trail. Brushy Creek Sports Park. Brushy Creek Lake Park features a 90 acre park making it ideal for hiking and biking. The park features a water-scape, tree shaded picnic areas, fishing pier, kayak rentals
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71videoA Walk through the 2012 Festival of the Arts in Paso Robles, California
The theme of the Paso Robles Festival of the Arts, 2012, is "Local Color: Celebrating Authentic Beauty." Truly, beauty was everywhere. There was so much to see and do and hear at the festival that one person cannot take in everything in one day....
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80Choose Your Garden -- Native American Herb Garden
It stands to reason that those who were here first should know the most about the native plants of this continent. It's believed that Native American used more than seven hundred and fifty documented native plants for not only their food, but for medications, practical purposes, and decorations. For those of us, like myself, one way to honor our Native American ancestors, is to plant a Native American Herb Garden. However, before I go into all that, there are some basic facts about Native Amer
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80Native Plants: The Hydrangea and its Many Health Benefits
The popular hydrangea is not only a native plant that is beautiful to look at, it also has many health benefits. The hydrangea has been used by the Cherokee people and also in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of ailments.
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76Gardening with Wildlife: Attracting Butterflies
What can you do to help butterflies and other wildlife species. Plant a garden considering nature and wildlife.
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