Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
What Does The Nerve Tissue Do?
The story of a donation to the collection Riccardi Mortella The gardens of Ischia
Until a week ago the presence of Aloe gardens Mortella was to say, episodic. Yes, we, like all gardens in the South, large clumps of Aloe arborescens spontaneizzati here and there on the hill. Over the years, had been introduced some real Aloe ferox, a pair of A. Marloth, of plicatilis, the bainesii, the princeps, the striped, some gracilis, and some other occasional purchase, as the two religiously polyphylla drawn up by seedlings from micropropagation. But we came around and no one to fifteen species.
Then one day in September I received an email from Carlo Riccardi, an avid collector of Lanuvio (Rome), who tells me with a little 'melancholy of being forced to give away his collection of Aloe, built in about twenty years research, study and passion, because it must leave the garden where cultivated.
course I immediately felt the anxiety that was hiding behind his calm words, and in the Aude candidate as a future home for his collection, I tried to calm him as best I could, not only its plants here would find a frame worthy of their beauty, but I could ensure security for the future, constant care, including public recognition of the value of the collection, and then ... check-ups for life secured for him!
not tell you the joy when Charles told me that at the end of his choice had fallen on us.
So we agreed to an initial inspection, which would allow me to arrange the transplant and the journey of plants.
To my astonished eyes, the garden of Aloe Charles that morning was presented as follows: 
between about 150 species and varieties, arranged on a long flower bed is protected by a "tunnel " polyethylene that protects plants from occasional frosts that can occur in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Castelli Romani.
The real gems, precious specialties abounded - but this will be the subject of future posts.
After all, there was a frame, a closure of around thirty beautiful Agave:
few weeks later, finally, on October 9, began the great adventure. With the help of Alexander and his friend we penniless gardener ALL Aloe and Agave.
Alessandro & friend at work:
The plants were loaded bare root or in tubs in the van:
The next morning at 6 am were already on the ferry to Ischia and less than 24 hours after being pulled out of the ground were hospitalized in traps and tubs with the roots protected from lapilli.
Now we have finally begun to plant:
But only a fraction of the collection has been planted! We have yet to identify the best location for the more delicate species, as Somalia and Eritrea - as well as position to provide them with optimal conditions for growth - drainage, temperature and sunshine can also make visitors keen to enjoy the show overall, although being able to grasp the details and differences.
We have to prepare the signs with the names, and insert in the catalog all these innovations, and I must say that Charles has proved invaluable in this, gave us a perfect documentation.
It 's a great adventure for which we will never be sufficiently grateful to Charles and his wife. Denying plant so loved, cared for so long, it can be a painful thing, and certainly it has been difficult. But the choice they made, generous and selfless, will make it possible for many to enjoy the fruits of their passion. They opened a new horizon for thousands of people (literally: every year we have an average of 65,000 visitors) and wanted to give their plants the best possible conditions for living in time, starting a new stage in the history of his collection, which I hope to expand further.
There is much more to add, and in the future we often speak of these Aloe, but now I would say one thing above all, that comes from the heart:
Thanks Carlo.
Until a week ago the presence of Aloe gardens Mortella was to say, episodic. Yes, we, like all gardens in the South, large clumps of Aloe arborescens spontaneizzati here and there on the hill. Over the years, had been introduced some real Aloe ferox, a pair of A. Marloth, of plicatilis, the bainesii, the princeps, the striped, some gracilis, and some other occasional purchase, as the two religiously polyphylla drawn up by seedlings from micropropagation. But we came around and no one to fifteen species.
Then one day in September I received an email from Carlo Riccardi, an avid collector of Lanuvio (Rome), who tells me with a little 'melancholy of being forced to give away his collection of Aloe, built in about twenty years research, study and passion, because it must leave the garden where cultivated.
course I immediately felt the anxiety that was hiding behind his calm words, and in the Aude candidate as a future home for his collection, I tried to calm him as best I could, not only its plants here would find a frame worthy of their beauty, but I could ensure security for the future, constant care, including public recognition of the value of the collection, and then ... check-ups for life secured for him!
not tell you the joy when Charles told me that at the end of his choice had fallen on us.
So we agreed to an initial inspection, which would allow me to arrange the transplant and the journey of plants.
To my astonished eyes, the garden of Aloe Charles that morning was presented as follows:
between about 150 species and varieties, arranged on a long flower bed is protected by a "tunnel " polyethylene that protects plants from occasional frosts that can occur in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Castelli Romani.
The real gems, precious specialties abounded - but this will be the subject of future posts.
After all, there was a frame, a closure of around thirty beautiful Agave:
few weeks later, finally, on October 9, began the great adventure. With the help of Alexander and his friend we penniless gardener ALL Aloe and Agave. Alessandro & friend at work:
The plants were loaded bare root or in tubs in the van: The next morning at 6 am were already on the ferry to Ischia and less than 24 hours after being pulled out of the ground were hospitalized in traps and tubs with the roots protected from lapilli.
Now we have finally begun to plant:
But only a fraction of the collection has been planted! We have yet to identify the best location for the more delicate species, as Somalia and Eritrea - as well as position to provide them with optimal conditions for growth - drainage, temperature and sunshine can also make visitors keen to enjoy the show overall, although being able to grasp the details and differences.
We have to prepare the signs with the names, and insert in the catalog all these innovations, and I must say that Charles has proved invaluable in this, gave us a perfect documentation.
It 's a great adventure for which we will never be sufficiently grateful to Charles and his wife. Denying plant so loved, cared for so long, it can be a painful thing, and certainly it has been difficult. But the choice they made, generous and selfless, will make it possible for many to enjoy the fruits of their passion. They opened a new horizon for thousands of people (literally: every year we have an average of 65,000 visitors) and wanted to give their plants the best possible conditions for living in time, starting a new stage in the history of his collection, which I hope to expand further.
There is much more to add, and in the future we often speak of these Aloe, but now I would say one thing above all, that comes from the heart:
Thanks Carlo.
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Noisemakers For Competition Cheer
The "inhabitants" of the American desert cactus
The Sonoran Desert, also known as Desert Gila (in reference to the Gila River) is a desert located in North America, which crosses the border between the U.S. and Mexico, affecting a wide area covering two thirds of Arizona, California and the Southeast region of the Mexican Sonora. It is one of the largest and hottest deserts in North America, with an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 311,000 km ², and is characterized by a remarkable variety of animals, mainly reptiles, but birds. The plants are generally capable of very high resistance to heat and drought, in addition to temperature. Some, such as the Saguaro cactus ( Carnegieia gigantea), are unique and peculiar to that region. Some very specialized birds live in the Sonoran Desert, and among them an important role is played by Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis ) that is able to dig nests in the "logs" of the Saguaro cactus.
nests abandoned by woodpeckers can be occupied by other species, like the little owl called Elf cactus ( Micrathene whitney )
Even the ' Assiolo of Kennicott (Otus Kennicott ) covers the holes in the Saguaro
addition to native species, even birds from "foreign" have learned to use the holes in the cactus. From Africa to the budgie Inseparable facciarosa (Agapornis roseicollis )
From Europe the Sparrow (Passer domesticus )
The cactus wren ( Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus ) instead of the nest if he builds it in the branches of the Saguaro.
Finally, the ' Auriparo ( Auriparus flaviceps ) loves refuge is the thorns of cactus:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Congrate Friend On His Marriage
Gatherers of cochineal in Oaxaca
In this detail taken from one of the murals in the Palace Museum in the Mexican city of Oaxaca two women are depicted in the act of gathering the Cochineal carmine ( Dactylopius coccus), parasites that live on the blades of opuntia. The woman in front has a hat made from half a pumpkin, and has in its basket of black ceramic olla. These details allow you to place the scene at San Bartolo Coyopetec, where it is produced this particular type of pottery, called barro negro. The Cochineal carmine were among the five species of animals domesticated by the ancient peoples of Mexico. Small insects are still being dried and crushed to reduce the powder is then mixed with water and lime juice , obtaining a dye used to dye fabrics in Oaxaca. This is precisely the high quality natural dye carmine, cochineal, also known as red or just cochineal.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Stomach Sit Squashing
GI Joe - The Rise of Cobra
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Aebleskivers Pan Substitute
accept the advice
A little thought from "The Big Kahuna"
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth.
never mind.
The power of beauty and youth will understand once dried.
But trust me, in twenty years you'll look back at photos.
And in a way you can not imagine now.
How many possibilities that lay before you and look fabulous you!
You are not as fat as you imagine.
not worry about the future.
Or worry, but know that this helps you as a chewing gum to solve an algebra equation.
The real troubles in your life will surely t'erano things that never crossed your mind.
the kind that blindside you at four in some idle Tuesday.
It 'one thing every day that scares you.
Sing.
Do not be reckless with other people's hearts.
not tolerate people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Do not waste your time on jealousy.
Sometimes you're ahead.
Sometimes you're behind.
The race is long and in the end it's only with yourself.
Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults.
If you can tell me how to do it.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Relax.
Do not feel guilty if you do not know what to do with your life.
The most interesting people I know, at twenty-two did not know what to do with their lives.
The forty most interesting I know still do not know.
Get plenty of calcium. Be
kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.
Maybe you'll marry, maybe not.
You may have children, maybe not.
Maybe you'll divorce at forty.
Perhaps you dance with her at the seventy-fifth wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, do not congratulate yourself too much, but do not berate yourself either.
Your choices are half chance.
Like those of anyone else.
Enjoy your body.
Use it every way you can.
Without fear and without fear of what people think.
is the most greatest instrument you'll ever have.
Balla.
Although you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
Read the directions, even if you do not follow.
Do not read beauty magazines.
They will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents.
You never know when they'll be gone forever.
Be nice to your siblings.
're your best link with the past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go.
But some, most valuable, will remain.
Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the more you get old, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York for a while ', but leave before it makes you hard.
Live in California for a while ', but leave before it makes you soft.
Do not mess with your hair, if not when you're forty years it will look eighty-five.
Be careful whose advice, but be patient with those who supply it.
Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from oblivion, clean it up, change the paint over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it is worth.
But take the advice ... this time 
A little thought from "The Big Kahuna"
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth.
never mind.
The power of beauty and youth will understand once dried.
But trust me, in twenty years you'll look back at photos.
And in a way you can not imagine now.
How many possibilities that lay before you and look fabulous you!
You are not as fat as you imagine.
not worry about the future.
Or worry, but know that this helps you as a chewing gum to solve an algebra equation.
The real troubles in your life will surely t'erano things that never crossed your mind.
the kind that blindside you at four in some idle Tuesday.
It 'one thing every day that scares you.
Sing.
Do not be reckless with other people's hearts.
not tolerate people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Do not waste your time on jealousy.
Sometimes you're ahead.
Sometimes you're behind.
The race is long and in the end it's only with yourself.
Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults.
If you can tell me how to do it.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Relax.
Do not feel guilty if you do not know what to do with your life.
The most interesting people I know, at twenty-two did not know what to do with their lives.
The forty most interesting I know still do not know.
Get plenty of calcium. Be
kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.
Maybe you'll marry, maybe not.
You may have children, maybe not.
Maybe you'll divorce at forty.
Perhaps you dance with her at the seventy-fifth wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, do not congratulate yourself too much, but do not berate yourself either.
Your choices are half chance.
Like those of anyone else.
Enjoy your body.
Use it every way you can.
Without fear and without fear of what people think.
is the most greatest instrument you'll ever have.
Balla.
Although you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
Read the directions, even if you do not follow.
Do not read beauty magazines.
They will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents.
You never know when they'll be gone forever.
Be nice to your siblings.
're your best link with the past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go.
But some, most valuable, will remain.
Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the more you get old, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York for a while ', but leave before it makes you hard.
Live in California for a while ', but leave before it makes you soft.
Do not mess with your hair, if not when you're forty years it will look eighty-five.
Be careful whose advice, but be patient with those who supply it.
Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from oblivion, clean it up, change the paint over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it is worth.
But take the advice ... this time
Friday, March 27, 2009
How To Get Dog Hair Off Fleece
Monsters vs. Aliens
Coming Monsters vs. Aliens
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sheet film
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