Zucchini is a plant that grows up to 1m high and 80cm in width. Botanically it is called Cucurbita pepo and its seeds are best sown in spring. The fruit should be picked when they are 7 to 10cm long and still tender.
The zucchini plant requires full sun along with plenty of water. The plants depending on variety should be spaced accordingly, bushy varieties 1m apart while trailing varieties 2m apart.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Gods And Goddesses: Arawn
Arawn is a Welsh/Celtic god of the Underworld and death. He was Lord of Annwfn. He befriended Pwyll when the two encountered each other in the woods. Arawn offered Pwyll to take his for a year and a day, where Pwyll would be transformed to look like Arawn so Pwyll could fight Havgtan. Havgtan happens to be another Lord of Annwfn and enemy of Arawn. Pwyll killed Havgtan.
Pwyll also pretended to be the husband of Arawn's beautiful wife and did not take advantage of the situation. For both killing Havgtan and not having sex with his wife, Arawn rewarded Pwyll. The two became good friends and allies and some believe Arawn sent the goddess Rhiannon to become Pwyll's wife. Pigs were also given to Pwyll's son Pryderi by Arawn.
Arawn is also said to possess the magic cauldron a particular character called Arthur tried to steal.
Pwyll also pretended to be the husband of Arawn's beautiful wife and did not take advantage of the situation. For both killing Havgtan and not having sex with his wife, Arawn rewarded Pwyll. The two became good friends and allies and some believe Arawn sent the goddess Rhiannon to become Pwyll's wife. Pigs were also given to Pwyll's son Pryderi by Arawn.
Arawn is also said to possess the magic cauldron a particular character called Arthur tried to steal.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Look Out Rebecca Black!
Nicole Westbrook is taking a stand with her own horrible song titled "It's Thanksgiving". While Rebecca Black's "Friday" left me sighing for humanity, "It's Thanksgiving" has left me giggling uncontrollably. In comparison, while Rebecca reminded the world of how Saturday comes after Friday and Sunday follows afterwards, Nicole is nice enough to give reminders of when Christmas, New Years and Easter are. Nicole sadly falls short in that she doesn't tell the world when the 4th of July falls within the year; it is truly suspenseful. How is this Australian supposed to know when the 4th of July occurs?
It is through such lyrics as "Oh oh oh", "We we we" and "And you, and you, and you" that truly moves me, it shows the extent of how annoying it goes to. If I ever truly wished to annoy people, I know what lyrics to repeat. These lyrics are easy to remember, making the usefulness of creating annoyance with such lyrics rather simple. It is only the matter of the other person's patience.
If I ever wanted a young girl to say "Fuck you" to someone as innocently as possible and to as many people as possible, a music video like "It's Thanksgiving" is a perfect example of a way to do it subtly. The problem being with this is that in the music video at the first instance of Christmas being mentioned we see a girl in the foreground giving what Americans know as the "peace sign", else where in the world including where I am from it is essentially a double "Fuck you" from this girl. Good job. It caught my attention right away and I honestly applaud this, though it is probably unintentional.
With the video being at 750,000 views, 2,600 likes and 21,400 dislikes after two days all I can say to Nicole is good luck. You'll need it.
It is through such lyrics as "Oh oh oh", "We we we" and "And you, and you, and you" that truly moves me, it shows the extent of how annoying it goes to. If I ever truly wished to annoy people, I know what lyrics to repeat. These lyrics are easy to remember, making the usefulness of creating annoyance with such lyrics rather simple. It is only the matter of the other person's patience.
If I ever wanted a young girl to say "Fuck you" to someone as innocently as possible and to as many people as possible, a music video like "It's Thanksgiving" is a perfect example of a way to do it subtly. The problem being with this is that in the music video at the first instance of Christmas being mentioned we see a girl in the foreground giving what Americans know as the "peace sign", else where in the world including where I am from it is essentially a double "Fuck you" from this girl. Good job. It caught my attention right away and I honestly applaud this, though it is probably unintentional.
With the video being at 750,000 views, 2,600 likes and 21,400 dislikes after two days all I can say to Nicole is good luck. You'll need it.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Totem: Porcupine
Porcupines are a type of rodent with quills that act as defence to this herbivorous animal. It is the third largest rodent in the world and a mostly nocturnal animal.
This totem asks if there is a situation to stay way from, either from choice or need. Situations may be needed to be dealt with that otherwise want to be avoided.
As an animal whom can easily hurt with its sharp quills, the porcupine teaches to be gentle especially in love. Touch is a sensitive sense, where a single and tiny object can cause a terrible reaction.
As a solitary animal, the porcupine knows well what it is like to be alone. It doesn't have to be a negative part of life, loneliness in the right amounts can be refreshing.
This totem asks if there is a situation to stay way from, either from choice or need. Situations may be needed to be dealt with that otherwise want to be avoided.
As an animal whom can easily hurt with its sharp quills, the porcupine teaches to be gentle especially in love. Touch is a sensitive sense, where a single and tiny object can cause a terrible reaction.
As a solitary animal, the porcupine knows well what it is like to be alone. It doesn't have to be a negative part of life, loneliness in the right amounts can be refreshing.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Petrea volubilis
Petrea volubilis is a fast growing vine that gets woody. It has multiple common names including Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine, Purple Wreath and Blue Bird Vine. It grows upwards to 10m in height and width and requires full sun. The flowers are small and clustered growing from late winter to early autumn, with the leaves having a texture alike to sandpaper.
This species of plant prefers fertile, well-drained soils and ideal to be grown in tropic and sub-tropic areas. It needs to be protected from colder weather.
This species of plant prefers fertile, well-drained soils and ideal to be grown in tropic and sub-tropic areas. It needs to be protected from colder weather.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Gods And Goddesses: Ometecuhtli
Ometecuhtli is "Lord of Duality", with his wife being Omecihuatl. The two live in the highest heaven, Omeyocan. He is responsible for releasing the souls of infants from Omeyocan in preparation for birth on earth. He has four sons, Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca and Xipetotec.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Totem: Mole
The mole is a borrowing animal known for its lack of eyes and its adapted lifestyle underground. There are around 20 species of this animal and they range throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
The mole teaches how to dig up our own treasures by our own efforts, as it is often by personal work that allows to create our own treasures.
Due to moles lack of eyes, it has to rely on other senses. It is taught to personally question the personal use of one's senses. It is important to be aware of personal surroundings and using senses needed to be aware of it.
The mole teaches how to dig up our own treasures by our own efforts, as it is often by personal work that allows to create our own treasures.
Due to moles lack of eyes, it has to rely on other senses. It is taught to personally question the personal use of one's senses. It is important to be aware of personal surroundings and using senses needed to be aware of it.
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