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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 4 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 3 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 4 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.
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 9 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 11 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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Eat, Pray, Love
### Eat, Supplicate, Love: An Excursion of Self-Disclosure Section 1: The Finish of the Beginning Elizabeth "Liz" Gilbert sat on the chilly washroom floor, destroying her face. The existence she had carefully constructed—an effective profession, a delightful home, a steady marriage—was going to pieces. Her marriage had turned into a jail, and she felt choked by the assumptions and obligations that accompanied it. As she took a gander at herself in the mirror, she understood that she had moved away from who she truly was. It was at that time of misery that she chose to roll out an extreme improvement. Liz's separation was chaotic and excruciating, leaving her inclination crude and uncovered. The consequence of this inner commotion drove her to scrutinize the significance of her reality and her actual cravings. Looking for comfort and a new beginning, she set out on an extended excursion that would take her to Italy, India, and Indonesia—a mission for delight, otherworldliness, and equilibrium. Section 2: Italy: The Quest for Pleasure Liz showed up in Rome with a solitary goal: to submerge herself in joy and rediscover euphoria. Italy, with its rich history, lively culture, and impeccable cooking, was the ideal spot for this pursuit. She leased a little condo in a clamoring area, anxious to encounter the city nearby. Days transformed into weeks as Liz investigated Rome's cobblestone roads, antiquated ruins, and enthusiastic piazzas. She enjoyed straightforward delights—appreciating smooth gelato, gobbling up plates of pasta, and tasting powerful coffee in curious bistros. Each chomp, each taste, was a disclosure. She went to Italian language classes, thoroughly enjoying the musicality of the language and the glow of her kindred understudies. Liz's newly discovered companions acquainted her with the idea of "dolce far niente," the pleasantness of sitting idle. She figured out how to dial back, to see the value in excellence in ordinary minutes, and to track down satisfaction in effortlessness. Her Italian visit was a mending demulcent, permitting her to reconnect with her faculties and embrace the present. **Part 3: India—The Mission for Spirituality Having humored her faculties in Italy, Liz turned her concentration internal, looking for profound illumination in India. She ventured out to an ashram in a distant town, where she wanted to calm her fretful psyche and discover a sense of reconciliation. The ashram's thorough timetable—long periods of contemplation, recitation, and self-reflection—was a glaring difference to the lighthearted life she had delighted in Italy. At first, Liz battled with the discipline required. Reflection was troublesome, and her psyche was frequently overwhelmed with questions and tensions. Be that as it may, as the days passed, she started to subside into the cadence of ashram life. The quietness of the environmental elements, the steady local area, and the lessons of her master assisted her with stripping back the layers of her upset soul. In the quiet of contemplation, Liz stood up to her most profound feelings of dread and frailty. She figured out how to relinquish the aggravation from quite a while ago, to pardon herself as well as other people, and to embrace a feeling of appreciation. One especially groundbreaking experience was a directed perception workout, where she imagined herself encompassed by a brilliant, recuperating light. This vision brought her a significant feeling of quiet and clarity. Through supplication and contemplation, Liz found a wellspring of solidarity and sympathy inside herself. She understood that genuine bliss was not subject to outside conditions but rather something she could develop inside. **Part 4: Indonesia—The Quest for Balance Liz's process finished in Indonesia, where she tried to adjust to the delights of Italy and the otherworldliness of India. She showed up in Bali, a place where there are lavish scenes, energetic culture, and a profound feeling of otherworldliness. Here, she wanted to incorporate the illustrations she had learned and make an amicable life. In Bali, Liz met Ketut, a shrewd and magnetic medication man, who offered her direction and astuteness. Ketut's lessons were a mix of old Balinese customs and down-to-earth guidance, assisting Liz with exploring the intricacies of her inward and external universes. He urged her to live with an open heart and to confide in the progression of life. Liz likewise framed a profound kinship with a lady named Wayan, a healer who had conquered gigantic difficulties. Wayan's flexibility and consideration roused Liz to be more merciful and to see the value in the strength of the human soul. As Liz sank into the rhythms of Balinese life, she met Felipe, a beguiling Brazilian exile. Their association was prompt and significant, and Felipe's presence added another aspect to Liz's excursion. She experienced a grounded and vivacious devotion with him, a bond built on mutual respect and understanding. Through her cooperation with Ketut, Wayan, and Felipe, Liz discovered a feeling of equilibrium that had escaped her for such a long time. She figured out how to embrace life's vulnerabilities, esteem the current second, and develop a feeling of satisfaction and appreciation. **Epilogue: Coming Full Circle Liz got back towards the end of her extended excursion, changed by the encounters she had gone through. Italy had trained her to relish life's delights, India had shown her the way to inward harmony, and Indonesia had helped her track down equilibrium and love. Her process was an actual one, yet a significant inside journey. She had found that genuine satisfaction came from the inside and that by supporting her psyche, body, and soul, she could create an existence of direction and happiness. Liz's story turned into a motivation for many, a demonstration of the force of self-revelation and the versatility of the human soul. In the years that followed, Liz kept on voyaging, composing, and imparting her bits of knowledge to the world. Her excursion on "Eat, Implore, Love" was an update that, notwithstanding life's most prominent difficulties, it is feasible to track down satisfaction, harmony, and love.
MD NurussafaPublished 21 minutes ago in Earth- AI-Generated
Urban Flood Management: Effective Strategies for Cities
Key Takeaways: Effective strategies for urban flood management are vital for safeguarding city infrastructure and ensuring public safety.
Z.a.i.n.t.zPublished about 5 hours ago in Earth Desperate
As I walked through the crowded streets, I couldn't help but feel a sense of desperation wash over me. My life had been a struggle for as long as I could remember, and it seemed like no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't catch a break.
Isra SaleemPublished about 9 hours ago in EarthThe climate change
The Intergalactic Era As humanity explored the cosmos, they encountered other intelligent life forms. The United Earth Council established the Galactic Union, a coalition of peaceful civilizations dedicated to cooperation and advancement.
The Climate change
Title: The Shifting Tides of Earth Chapter 1 - The Warning Signs Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a renowned climatologist, stood before the United Nations General Assembly, her voice trembling with urgency. "We have reached a critical juncture. Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it's a harsh reality. Rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and devastating natural disasters are just the beginning."
The Hidden World of the Green Anaconda: Secrets of the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is a place of incredible biodiversity, a vibrant tapestry of life woven into a dense, humid canopy.
Ahmed Bahaa Eldin MohamedPublished about 14 hours ago in Earth- AI-Generated
The Hunting Man
Hunting is one of humanity's oldest activities, deeply woven into the fabric of our history and culture. It has evolved from a necessity for survival to a sport, a tradition, and a subject of intense debate. This article explores the multifaceted nature of hunting, examining its historical roots, cultural significance, ethical considerations, and the contemporary controversies that surround it.
Hamza BashirPublished about 16 hours ago in Earth Be A Friend Of Smokey The Bear
May is Wildfire Awareness Month. A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in the wildlands, often near rural communities. Though they can occur anywhere in the US, they more often happen in the Central and western regions of the country. Any type of ecosystem can experience one at any time. On average, 5-10 million acres of woodlands are destroyed each year, costing the taxpayers anywhere between $394-$893 billion. Wildfire season begins in March, but it will often peak in May once the April showers have dried out. If you are nervous about wildfires affecting your family, here are some tips to prepare you and your loved ones for one.
M.L. LewisPublished about 17 hours ago in Earth
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