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View Pacific Northwest flora and fauna at Northwest Trek in Eatonville, Washington. Get information and tips for visiting Northwest Trek.
Learn how to care for snake plants. This easy-to-grow houseplant is also called mother-in-law’s tongue or viper’s bowstring hemp, and is a great plant for beginners to grow.
A Peaceful Retreat among the Treetops The Dovecote-Granary is a place of serenity and introspection, where one can establish a strong connection with both nature and oneself. Without a conventional function the space is its own purpose: a treehouse-temple of sorts. Its roots are humble, though...
With Spring blossoming and slowly transitioning to summer, flowers and medicine herbs of all sorts are taking turns shining in the spotlight. One of the easiest and best ways to enjoy Nature's bounty is through
Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.. Gera,Zezschwitz,1903-. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12306450
Today’s Wonder of the Day is chock full of all sorts of interesting creatures!
Nowruz means "New Day" and is the Persian New Year. You can find out about the traditions of this happy celebration below as well as enjoy some of our Nowruz activities for kids! Learn About Nowruz Nowruz is celebrated on the Spring Equinox - 20th/21st March - each year, and is a joyful, colourful celebration dating back at least 3,000 years and featuring many ancient rites and customs. Also known as Noruz, Norouz, Norooz, Noe Ruz, Naw Ruz and many other variations, the holiday originated in the ancient Zoroastrian religion, once widespread in Central and Western Asia. It is now a secular holiday celebrated by Iranians all over the world and also in Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Preparations for the Holiday Like many celebrations of Spring, preparations for Nowruz involve a good spring cleaning of the house! New clothes are bought, and flowers - particularly hyacinths - are put out on display. The Haft Seen table will be arranged (see below), and all sorts of pastries and cookies and nuts and dried fruit will be bought ready for the celebrations. On the last night of the old year, known as chaharshanbe souri or “Red Wednesdayˮ, children will often run through the streets banging pots and pans to make a loud noise, thumping on doors and asking for sweets! Fires are lit and families jump over the fires (don't try this at home please!) while singing traditional songs. Haji Firuz In some areas, a man will dress up as Haji Firuz, the traditional herald of the new year - wearing all red clothes, with a red felt hat and face covered in soot. Traditionally Haji Firuz would dance through the streets with a troop of musicians singing his own special song and playing a tambourine, people joining in and following along. This custom is becoming less common. The Haft Seen Table Also known as the Haft Sin table, this is a vital part of the celebrations and much care is taken with the display. Photo by Mandana asadi, Creative Commons Licence First a special cloth (the sofreh) is spread on the table, then seven traditional items are placed carefully. Each of the seven items begins with the Persian letter Sin. Sabzeh - wheat, barley, mung bean or lentil sprouts growing in a dish to symbolise abundance Samanu - a sweet pudding which symbolises affluence Senjed - the dried fruit of the oleaster tree, symbolising love Seer - garlic, for protection against illness Seeb - apple, for health and beauty Somāq - sumac fruit, for sunrise, a new dawn Serkeh - vinegar, for old-age and patience Sometimes the following are also placed on the table: A book of poetry by Hafiz (or Hafez), a Persian poet from the 14th Century (or a copy of the Koran) gold coins a mirror with candles on either side for each child of the family a goldfish in a bowl for good luck hyacinths painted eggs Another Haft Seen table display You can find a colouring page of a Haft Seen table to print and enjoy, below! Sprouting wheat for a Haft Seen table The Celebrations On the first day of the New Year, families dress up in their new clothes and wait near the Haft Seen table for the exact moment of the New Year, then exchange gifts. Afterwards it is traditional to pay visits to family, friends and neighbours, starting with the most senior members of the family. Visits are returned, so there is much to-ing and fro-ing and lots of opportunity to tuck into new year food! If family and friends live far enough away to make visiting difficult, big family parties may be held instead. Visiting continues for 12 full days. On the 13th day, Sizdah Bedar, families and friends gather together outside for picnics, music, dancing and outdoor fun. On this day the sabzeh (sprouting wheat) from the Haft Seen table is thrown away outdoors, taking with it the family's bad luck. Nowruz Activities for Kids
Intercropping, often called polyculture or relay cropping is a fine way to increase the harvest from your garden. Read how to do it properly.
I've been very unproductive lately, as you can see from the lack of posts in my blog these few weeks. I had tried out a few recipes that...
This long list of crafts is perfect for teachers and parents who are trying to teach preschoolers about transportation!
Painting with thread is my dearest passion and most loved art form. It allows you to create realistic effects by using one single strand of thread, this technique is often referred to as needlepainting, threadpainting or silk shading. You can create beautiful colour gradients, magical details and flowing stitch directions that are perfect if you want to embroider animals, people, flora and fauna. I have been stitching every day since I fell in love with embroidery in 2013, and you can follow my journey on Instagram @emillieferris If you have been considering learning the art of needlepainting but are unsure where to start then this tutorial is for you! Its full of illustrations, diagrams, step by step photos and a printable pattern ready to transfer to your 5” hoop. Now lets get to the specifics! THIS GUIDE INCLUDES: + A4 pattern to print and trace + 20 pages + Materials list and explanations + How to trace and transfer your pattern with diagrams + Illustrated colour guide of the sweet bee + Detailed photographic and illustrated stitch diagrams + Beginners starting to stitch guide (threading the needle, anchoring the thread) + Step by step photographic instructions + How to finish your hoop LEVEL: Some embroidery experience would be beneficial, but it is not necessary as I have designed this tutorial for all skill levels. EXPECTED COMPLETION TIME: 8hrs (My fastest embroidery pattern!) WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Embroidery hoop, needle, fabric, DMC thread and scissors (this pattern gives you brand recommendations and advice on choosing your materials) HOW TO ACCESS YOUR DIGITAL FILES: Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. Please follow the instructions in the link below https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 GENTLE REMINDERS: + You will receive no physical items with this purchase. + Due to the electronic nature of this pattern, all sales are final. + This pattern is for personal use only + I am only a virtual message away, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further help, I promise I will try my best to assist you <3 I’ve spent many hours testing and creating this product so that you can enjoy this timeless craft, please do not re-sell, distribute or replicate this pattern. If you love the pattern, please point your friends in the direction of my Etsy shop, don’t give it to them please :( If you support me than I can support you in your stitching journey <3 © 2019 Emillie Ferris Find me on Instagram @emillieferris
