A Flower Called Cat’s Ear Dandelion – Part 2 - Gardening and Hobby 26

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- A Flower Called Cat’s Ear Dandelion– Part 1- Gardening and Hobby 26 | Tanza

Fig 01- Two wildflowers on the yard

In some places, Dandelion is an edible plant, and good for salad. However, I really do not know whether Americans consume this plant or not now days.

In addition to source of nutrients, Dandelion contain antioxidants. The plant is used commonly as traditional medicines for:

- liver infections

- rheumatism

- constipation

Fig 02- A little kitten in the room

Fig 03- She looks at you, cat plays at the yard

Fig 04- Dandelion flowers among other wild plants.

Cat’s Ear Dandelion was well known by the first settlers in North America as a traditional (herbal) remedy to treat:

- a diuretic for kidney problems

- gallstones

- and treating urinary infection

Do you recognize this kind of flower in the nature?

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Are Red Silkies a Rare Breed Chicken? - Critter 25

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Fig 01- A little red silkie chicken

Recently, I saw a little critter when I was jogging on the way to the one of our neighborhood lakes.

The critter is a kind of new variation of chickens. Its physical shape is quite strange for me, and the first time to see it.

By searching through internet, I believe that it is a red silkie chicken. One of a rare variation.

Fig 02- The Hibiscus flower, blooming

Marco Polo reported this chicken for the first time when he traveled to Asia continent around 13^th century.

Fig 03- A Jersey giant breed, just for comparison.

Many people believe that the red silkie chicken highly probably originated from these countries:

- China

- Japan

- India

Some people said this chicken is a good pet, since they are friendly and unique.

Have you seen this variation of chicken in your place?

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Hay Stacks in the Small Farmer Market – Part 2

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Fig 01- Sold in-front of the farmer market

I saw in the small farmer market not in great number of hay stacks, may be not sold for farmers or ranchers, but for individuals for decoration purposes only during any special days.

Another reason that hay sold in the “small amount” for who feed their pets such as:

- rabbit

- deer

- other “small size” pets

Fig 02- Frosty grass on the yard, illustration

Fig 03- Lighter hay, I think

In the market, I found square hay only, no round bales. The size might be 40 pounds (20 kg), not that big and heavy.

It is might be due to storage capacity of market or no storage at all.

But, I just get new knowledge that other function of hay stacks is for erosion control or for landscaping called as a straw hay.

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A Small Vendor for Christmas Gifts – Sign 26

Small vendors start selling or offering services relate to Christmas celebration several weeks before January, every year in our city.

Fig 01- Sign of D’s Wreath Designs

Customers search “specific” items, hence small vendors will provide the market demands.

I think, these four items are favorite for Christmas celebration:

- Christmas tree

- Christmas light

- Wreath decorations

- and Christmas crackers

Fig 02- Several wreaths, hang on

Fig 03- Middle size wreaths

Fig 04- Plenty wreath on display

In addition to above four items, we saw some vendors sell “gift cards” as well, it locates at around our neighborhood.

We found one vendor called as “D’s Wreath Design” both sell wreaths and provide services for wreath designs. A design service could take several days, depend on “difficulty” of designs. Sure, with affordable prices.

What items do you buy for Christmas celebration?

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Fresh Mango in the US Market – Part 2 - Food Variety 25

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Fig 01- Yellow mango’s meat

Actually, America produces mangoes as well as other tropical countries, but very limited, hence not enough for domestic consumption.

They are grown in the “warmer” temperature states such as:

- California

- Hawaii

- Florida

- and Puerto Rico.

Fig 02- Mangoes are ready to consume

Florida developed many kinds (varieties) of mangoes, some of the well-known “inventors” are Haden, Keitt, Kent, Tommy Atkins, Valencia Pride and Glenn. 

Fig 03- Mangoes and apples are sold in many Walmart groceries

These breeding are parts of more than 500 exist varieties of mangoes in the world. I believe that you know and probably just taste few of these varieties.

One of varieties called as “Tommy Atkins” planted commercially in South American countries include Mexico, Peru and Ecuador.

These countries export back to USA in great amount. We can see easily in many groceries across USA. If you never consumed mangoes, just try its!

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Hibiscus Blooming in December - Gardening and Hobby 27

Weather was quite “good” in the last couple weeks, temperature was around F 73 (C 23), and could reach peak at F 82 (C 28) degree in our state, Louisiana.

Fig 01- Red Hibiscus blooming

I think this “warmer” temperature is not typical December or “winter” in our city and state. I don’t know why.

Hibiscus and some other flowers are blooming in our Neighborhood. This month should be the “winter” season: “no flowers blooming.”

In case of Hibiscus, the time of this flower to bloom start from Early Summer to early Fall every year.

Fig 02- Two Hibiscus flowers

Fig 03- “A pink” Hibiscus

Fig 04- Yellow flower

Fig 05- A bunny, belongs to my neighbor

In term of months, this flower comes in May until September, but no later than October. Moreover, as you know that Hibiscus has plenty colors, some of them are white, lavender, orange and combine colors. Blue is a rare color.

We have few colors that are red, pink, orange and yellow. All flowers used to bloom in the summer season.

Finally, how about with temperature during winter in your areas?

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Do You Know that Your Cat Love you? - Part 2 - Critter 20

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Fig 01- A black cat looks at you

Other “lovely” signs of cat to their owners are following:

1) Lick their owners

- Licking and kissing are indicating of friendship and trust

2) Blink at owners

- It is a kind of body language that owners have no threat and everything is cool.

3) Purr at owners

- Actually, cats purr to their kitten only. Purr to the owners could be signs that cats are anxious, ill and hungry. They need attention from their owners.

Fig 02- Just for illustration

Fig 03- A cute cat in the room

4) Knead the keepers

- Cats knead things or places to mark or claim those as their own belonging. Kneading the human could be mean that cats feel strong bonding to their owners.

Sure, there are many other signs of cats toward owners, other human, other cats and their kitten. You may observe in details.

Finally, do you have a cat? What are familiar signs of cat to you?

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