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Wild orchids of British Channel Islands

Spotted Orchids

Healthy soil with fungal species is a preferable spot for wild orchids to grow.British Channel Islands are well known for the populations of wild orchids.

Three species of wild orchids were recorded:  the  “Jersey Orchid”, also known as the “Loose-flowered Orchid” (Orchis laxiflora), the “Southern Marsh Orchid” (Dactylorhiza praetermissa), and the Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsia/maculata).

Southern Marsh Orchid

The Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) is pinker in color then the Jersey Orchid and is slightly smaller in height. It has tightly packed flowers completely covering the upper part of the stem. Contrary to its name, they are more commonly found in the drier parts of the meadow. The Southern Marsh Orchids receive their nutrients from special microscopic soil fungi. With this special symbiotic relationship the flowers gain sugars and obtain their power of delicate blooms.

The Spotted Orchid has distinctive spotted leaves and pale pink flowers. It’s often much taller than the other orchid species in the meadow and is usually found growing in clusters.

Wild Orchids Meadow

Different orchid species use different fungal species that are sensitive to soil disturbance. Varieties of other species of wild orchids could be found only in a healthy ecological environment and represent some sort of organic test for natural

balance in the area.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Matthew 6:13
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil"
Thank you Father for delivering us from evil...

Creative Woodworking Techniques for Home : Intarsia

With coming Holidays Season  there is a special field of creativity to try. Crafts and decorations will make you feel warm and cozy at home. Intarsia is an exciting woodworking technique which is easy to obtain and accomplish as a hobby and artwork. Having done intarsia myself, I can readily appreciate the massive talent and artistry of Kathy Wise, Garnet Hall, Judy Gale Roberts and other artists who mastered their creativity and shared their  ideas in wonderful woodworking workshops and  patterns. Their creative designs are bringing intarsia to a new level of art, way beyond the craft stage.I would and will recommend it to any beginners or woodworkers that want to improve their skill at Intarsia.
Intarsia is a woodworking technique that uses varied shapes, sizes and species of wood that are fitted together to create a 3-dimensional, mosaic-like picture. Intarsia is created through the selection of different types of wood, using their natural grain pattern and color (but can involve the use of stains and dyes) to create variations in the pattern. After selecting the specific woods to be used within the pattern, each piece of wood is then individually cut, shaped, and sanded. Sometimes, additional pieces of plywood are used to raise areas of the pattern to create more depth. Once the individual pieces are finished, they are fit together like a jig-saw puzzle and glued to a piece of wood backing ( birch, plywood). The backing is then cut to the outline shape of the final product. Once the glue holding the individual pieces of wood on the backing is set, a final layer of finish is applied to complete the project.
With creative intarsia technique you  will learn how to cut and shape small pieces of various woods to form images. Show your appreciation at Thanksgiving by creating these figures from history, or pick the themes of cornucopia, acorns with leaves, corn.  It is easy and enjoyable to create abundance for your home and garden with Intarsia patterns.
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Jack O’ Lantern says adieu

Lack O’ Lantern  is a spirit. It came to protect peace and wellbeing from destructive thoughts, emotions and dark parts of human beings. He  works only a short period of time every year, living in pumpkin and other vegetables traditionally prepared for Halloween celebrations.
His job is well done. And it is time for a new era of gratitude with Thanksgivings and  meeting Christmas.
Enjoy the movie and thank Jack o ’Lantern for stopping by.

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No food shall be wasted

"No food shall be wasted". Never through away a pickle juice or pumpkin seeds after your party
They have incredible healthy benefits. It doesn't require any time at all. No greasy, sugar stuff,no special kitchen equipment! All what you need is: some pumpkin seeds ( fresh or dry),pickle liquid in a jar ( any kind ).

Secret Healthy Benefits of Pickle Juice

Pickle juice contains salt, calcium chloride and vinegar, in addition to many other elements. It cures muscles cramps, hiccups, hangover and other dysfunctions related to excessive body fluid loss. It is a popular athletics drink, cocktails ingredient, diet supplement and secret Chief cook trick.
When you have finished a jar of pickles at home, instead of throwing away the remaining liquid, you can add other foods to the liquid such as tomatoes, carrots, eggs, garlic, cauliflower,and other vegetables. It can be used in salads, marinades and other recipes.If you are on a salt-restricted diet, you may want to look elsewhere for a healthy diet program.

Secret Healthy Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds contain fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, manganese, selenium, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, beta-carotene, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 and used for healthy cooking of many other foods and recipes. Eating pumpkin seeds helps with hair loss, dental caries,getting rid of intestinal parasites like tapeworm, digestion health, healthy kidney and prostate function, healthy vision, adenoma, atrophy, abnormal growth,inflammation, cystitis, cardiovascular diseases, mental health.Adding pumpkin seeds to your diet will lower cholesterol levels and strengthen immune system

The Easiest Five Steps To Make The Best Pumpkin Seeds

• Rinse fresh pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you've removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried. You can use this recipe for dry pumpkin seeds as well.)
• Soak whole pumpkin seeds over 3 or more nights in a pickle juice jar.
• Drain pumpkin seeds and place them in a single layer on an pizza baking sheet
• Preheat oven on broil hi temperature ( about 400F ). Broil pumpkin seeds on the same pizza baking sheet until toasted about 10-15 minutes, checking and stirring often. (Light golden color and wonderfully crunchy texture are fine!)
• Let cool and store in an air-tight container. Enjoy delicious taste of your healthy pumpkin seeds

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