Topic: Nordic Countries

Growing lily of the valley

Lily-of-the-valley, Convallaria majalis, the national flower of Finland, is a sweet little, shade- loving perennial. Lily-of-the-valley, traditionally used in bridal bouquets and in the making of perfume spreads by rhizomes. The berries look very inviting to a curious little kid. Though completely ...

Ten favorite plants

My garden is the place that I love best out of all others and every plant in it is my favourite. All are special to me, but I have chosen ten plants that I simply must have in my garden. Perhaps the ...
For most of us the thought of luxury bedding is more like wishful thinking than a reality. I am here to tell you first hand that to me, Egyptian cotton sheets are the ultimate in luxury bedding. This down comes from the ...
There is an adjective for every set and a set for every taste. it is the most attractive for your wallet. Woods like teak, or iroko are certainly more expensive but they look much better and will last forever. Just one word ...

What Is an Iceland Poppy?

Iceland poppy, scientifically known as Papaver nudicaule , is a species of evergreen plant belonging to the family Papaveraceae. This plant is native to North America and northern Europe.Also commonly referred to as arctic poppy, the Iceland poppy has exceptionally small seeds ...

Iceland Poppy

Iceland poppies have glistening, translucent flowers, which are a glowing sight when backlit by the sun. Growing Iceland poppy: Iceland poppies prefer full sun and a fertile, well-drained soil; otherwise, their requirements are not demanding. Seeds germinate in 10 to 15 days ...

What is Stockholm Tar?

Stockholm tar is an especially high grade of pine tar which is used among mariners, and also to treat outdoor furniture and rope designed for outdoor uses. Typically, Stockholm tar is mixed with other substances like linseed oil to make a spreadable ...

Scandinavian Obsession

From high heeled clogs & furry vests to colorful patterns & modern furniture - I've got Scandinavian design on my mind. com) means "the house" in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian is a one-stop shop and the answer to getting the best in ...
After diamond, granite is the second solid material known on earth. Granite includes lots of natural resources like crystals & minerals along with quartz and feldspar. The color of granite depends on these natural resources as well as crystals but deciding the ...

How male bedbugs avoid getting shafted

BEDBUGS are notoriously undiscerning about who they mount, and are wont to stab their penis straight into another male's abdomen. Now it seems they have evolved a way of telling mistaken mounters to back off. Female bedbugs have a structure beneath their ...
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