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Chestnut Ridge Farm/Scottish Highlanders/Lab's & Littlepop's Popcorn!!
Willow & Buhler The Chestnut Story The view from my back deck Chestnut flowering Chestnut Harvest Well to begin my story, we’ll have to go back to 1999 when I planted a chestnut orchard in the northeast section of my town in Ellington, Connecticut. I had come up with the idea from earlier memories of my father working with some trees in our backyard in the late 60’s. I found out land was available and I was planning on building a house as well. I cleared around 8 acres and planted approximately 800 trees! The planting went well and the trees were looking beautiful. Unfortunately, when the following spring came, because of the combination of too much water in the soil and the variety of chestnut trees I had planted, almost all but a few didn’t make it. I didn’t give up and I cleared some more land that was on higher ground and today almost 25 years later, at the time of this writing, I have approximately 150 trees. Not all are producing because some are still too young. In 2022 I had a record crop and I sold about 1,400 lbs. into the market. Last year, 2023, I didn’t do as well they only produced about half as much as in 2022. That’s farming!
Bruce LuginbuhlPublished 3 months ago in EarthLook Up
We don’t look up enough. We take the world around us for granted sometimes, and we don’t see the beauty in what we are surrounded by. In all the hustle and bustle, evening appointments, heading to or from work, taking the dog out, taking the trash to the curb, outside, smoking a cigarette (😵💫) or sitting around a fire.
Colleen WaltersPublished 2 months ago in EarthEvery Day's a School Day
British spelling The Universe is mind-boggling. <><><> Question 1: What is our planet doing, and where is it going? <><><>
Unravelling the UniversePublished 3 months ago in EarthThe Promise of Decentralized Cities
I grew up on a small peninsula in the North Sea in Germany. From there, I went to live in Berlin for 1 year. From a place with more sheep than people to the most-populated city in Europe.
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Flight
I’ve only heard stories about it, the Winter home. They say that there, the sun is brighter and hotter, that the very trees sweat with her closeness. They say the leaves are the size of five nests together, and the ground is dense with thick and tangled greenery. They say I will not be able to walk there, that I must only fly, because there are many more predators than I have ever seen before.
Water Walkers
Lake Superior is a big lake. Some say it is an inland Sea. My Anishinabe people call it Gitchigama or the Great Sea. Lake Superior is a very large body of water that some people consider to be an inland sea. It is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and the third-largest by volume, holding 10% of the world’s surface fresh water. It has a coastline of nearly 10,000 miles and spans across the border between Canada and the United States1. It is also home to many fish species, islands, and shipwrecks23. The name Lake Superior comes from the French term le lac supérieur, meaning the upper lake, because it is above Lake Huron4. However, the Ojibwe people who live around the lake call it gichi-gami, meaning great sea4. This name reflects the lake’s immense size and power, as well as its cultural and spiritual significance for the Ojibwe people. Quote from Microsoft Bing
Denise E LindquistPublished 8 months ago in EarthIt's Getting Hot In Here
Our boiling planet bubbled into more concerning areas and a new unofficial hottest day on record was set. Are scientists correct? Is this a clear sign of how pollutants released into our world are warming our environment?
Jason Ray MortonPublished 10 months ago in EarthWhat's in the Air?
Some people say not to worry about the air; Some people never had experience with...air... - ''Air'' - Talking Heads I wonder about what David Byrne and the rest of the band would make of the Sunday that just passed in my adopted hometown/province. Perhaps they would have reminded us that the song was a warning about what can happen when you do not pay attention to what is happening around you:
Kendall DefoePublished 11 months ago in Earth
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Presentation: Environmental change has become one of the most major problems within recent memory, with its sweeping impacts contacting each part of life on The planet. Among its numerous casualties is biodiversity, the assortment of life frames that occupy our planet. From the profundities of the seas to the most elevated tops, species are confronting exceptional difficulties because of changes in temperature, precipitation examples, and outrageous climate occasions. In this article, we will dig into the many-sided connection between environmental change and biodiversity, investigating the systems by which it undermines the fragile equilibrium of environments around the world.
gohar goharPublished about 2 hours ago in EarthColumbia Solid
The core of Tennessee is weighty this week. A merciless cyclone tore through Columbia, resulting in a war zone afterward. Homes were decreased to rubble, organizations lay in ruin, and resides were unfortunately lost. However, in the midst of the obliteration, an alternate story unfurls - an account of unflinching strength and a local area meeting up to mend.
Creative ChroniclesPublished about 5 hours ago in EarthSecrets of the Bermuda Triangle: Fact or Fiction?
The Bermuda Triangle, has captured the imagination of people around the world for decades. Situated in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda Triangle is notorious for its alleged role in the disappearance of numerous ships and aircraft under mysterious circumstances. From ancient legends to modern-day mysteries, the Bermuda Triangle continues to fascinate and perplex, inviting speculation and debate about its true nature.
Deji AkomolafePublished about 11 hours ago in EarthUnveiling the Enigma
In the bustling metropolis of New York City, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, a seismic revelation rocked the world of geology. In July 1996, Dr. Paul Richards and his team at Columbia University made a groundbreaking announcement: the Earth's iron core spins at a rate that defies conventional wisdom, outpacing the rotation of its surface.
RAMYA SREE N 21BCR043Published about 12 hours ago in EarthUnraveling the Cosmic Tapestry: Exploring the Enigma of Our Universe's Origins and Future
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle like scattered diamonds and galaxies dance in the celestial ballet, lies the ultimate enigma: the birth of our universe and its mysterious destiny. From the pioneering discoveries of Edwin Hubble to the cutting-edge theories of Alan Guth and beyond, humanity has embarked on a journey of cosmic exploration, seeking to unveil the secrets that shroud our existence.
RAMYA SREE N 21BCR043Published about 12 hours ago in Earth5 Countries with no rivers
While rivers are often seen as the lifeblood of a landscape, there exists a unique beauty in the arid regions of our planet. Several countries defy the traditional image of lush greenery and flowing water, carving out vibrant cultures and ecosystems despite the absence of major rivers. Let's embark on a journey through six such countries, each with its own story to tell:
Moharif YuliantoPublished about 17 hours ago in Earth6 Countries with the most beggars
While there isn't definitive data readily available on the exact number of beggars in each country, poverty is a strong indicator of where begging may be more prevalent. Here's a look at six countries grappling with significant poverty rates and the complex reasons behind them:
Moharif YuliantoPublished about 19 hours ago in EarthThe Kerguelen Islands
Far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilization lies a cluster of islands shrouded in mystery and untouched beauty: The Kerguelen Islands. additionally referred to as the Desolation Islands, this far off archipelago inside the sub-Antarctic location gives a glimpse right into a world sculpted with the aid of relentless winds, volcanic activity, and an abundance of particular natural world.
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