Thousands of miles of awe-inspiring coastline have enticed a small, but growing, number of adventurers to discover the wonders of sea kayaking Southwest Alaska. At the forefront of destinations in this remote region is Kodiak. The island is the second largest island in the United States, yet, owing to it’s numerous fjords, no point of […]
A camping gear checklist is an important tool to help you prepare and pack for that annual family camping trip. The last thing you want to remember about that camping trip is how you forgot that one piece of important gear and made the whole family unhappy. Remember to check and double check […]
Like our farm, Highland Hill Farm, Doylestown Pa. is located in
an eara with lots of clay. We therefore like plants that grow
well in clay. Arborvitae, in particular the American Arborvitae
is one of our favorites. Here is why. The hardiness zone for the
American Arborvitae is from zones 5 to 8. Its evergreen with
rapid growth rates that […]
How to Make the Benchmade Axis Perform by Joe Talmadge
I’ve had my Axis for quite a while now, courtesy of Les. I’ve made this my everyday carry 4″-blade folder, and have learned a bit about what makes this knife perform so well. Most strikingly, I’ve found that it takes a little work to really bring […]
This article is designed to help Horsham Township Pa. residents select plants and shrubs for hedges. Not all plants that are suitable are listed here but most common and easy to raise ones are listed.
Hedges are one of the major components of your landscape. Hedges define the limits of your landscape and thus should be […]
On the enchantig Monte Albano ridge forming the forested border of the province of Florence, the picturesque and panoramic hillsides embrace the small village of San Baronto, situated amidst the beautiful Tuscan cities of art( Firenze 34km, Vinci 9km, Pisa 45km, Pistoia 13 km, Lucca 38km, Siena 75km, Montecatini terme 20km.). Here in this […]
Knowing a few edible wild plants can make your next backpacking trip, or any trip into the wilderness, a lot more enjoyable.
You can pack lighter if you eat wild berries every morning for breakfast, for example, and leave your oatmeal behind. So push the bears out of the way and gorge yourself on blueberries. Less […]
Everyone should be aware of the law governing pool security in France. It is the law and despite many arguments against it, all In ground pools in France must comply by having one of the four approved methods of security system in place by 1st January 2006. The fine for not complying with the law […]
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a hard disease to live with. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s defense mechanisms have gotten confused and have started attaching the body, particularly the joints, rather than attaching invading bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Common treatments for RA include immunosuppressant drugs, anti inflammatory drugs, and careful attention […]
You have bought the good quality camping gear for those great adventures with the family; now you need to look after your investment so you may use your gear over and over and have it ready and in good condition for the next outing. Mostly commonsense, but things are not always that obvious and there […]