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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? <><><>
A B ForbesPublished 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 10 months ago in Earth
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Why the United States is Sending Half of its Aircraft Carriers to China's Vicinity
3 am. The Pacific Ocean. Worn-out from a day of intensive training, the fighter pilot finally succumbed to sleep. The carrier's structure creaked reassuringly, with pipes occasionally rumbling.
Exploring the Foundations of Life
Listen to the podcast on Spotify here: https://anchor.fm/earthingabout Biodiversity and ecosystems are the fundamental building blocks of life on Earth, providing the foundation for thriving ecosystems, resilient communities, and a healthy planet. In this blog post, we'll delve into the definitions of biodiversity and ecosystems, explore their importance, and discuss how they interact to sustain life on our planet.
Charlotte FayPublished about 3 hours ago in EarthCity of Shifting Sands: Highlights the impermanence of the city and the shifting nature of the earth.
The tremor began subtly, a tremor Amelia initially dismissed as a passing truck. But the swaying of her potted ferns on the windowsill intensified, morphing into a sickening roll that sent her sprawling onto the polished wooden floor. A primal scream tore from her throat as the once-steady hum of the city outside dissolved into a cacophony of shattering glass and panicked shouts.
Nada solimanPublished about 3 hours ago in EarthBecoming the best at Exhibition Walls
Exhibition walls have turned into a sign of present day inside plan, offering an imaginative and customized way to feature craftsmanship and add character to any space. Whether you're a carefully prepared craftsmanship gatherer or simply starting to investigate the universe of visual feel, making a display wall permits you to communicate your one of a kind style and character while changing your walls into an enrapturing point of convergence. How about we dig into a few moving tips for organizing your ideal craftsmanship group, drawing from genuine models and consolidating Web optimization and viral catchphrases to direct you on your excursion to exhibition wall significance.
Sharon AdhiamboPublished about 8 hours ago in EarthExcelling at Blending Metals
In the realm of inside plan, blending metals has risen above from a plan untouchable to a strong and refined assertion. Gone are the times of rigorously sticking to a solitary metal completion — the present pioneers are embracing the craft of mixing different metals to make outwardly staggering and firm spaces. From smooth tempered steel to warm metal and stylish gold, we should investigate the key to becoming the best at blending metals and accomplishing an amicable look that is certain to intrigue.
Sharon AdhiamboPublished about 8 hours ago in EarthGreener World
In the present period of quick industrialization and mechanical headway, the idea of a "green world" has built up forward movement. A green world envelops a supportable climate where normal assets are saved, sustainable power sources are focused on, and natural equilibrium is kept up with. It is a dream that advances ecological protection as well as encourages an agreeable connection among humankind and nature. As we face major problems, for example, environmental change, deforestation, and contamination, the need to progress towards a greener world has never been more pressing.
Sweet TalukdarPublished about 11 hours ago in EarthSUMMER IN ME
The summer feeling in me is truly wonderful! In my heart, summer is not just a season of the year, but also a state of mind, a deeply filled emotion. As the sun's rays spread, my heart is filled with light and enthusiasm. Every day, every drop of sweat on my skin, every warm breeze, every blooming flower, they all paint vivid pictures of summer in my soul. Here, summer is not only about freshness and vibrancy, but also a moment of life and hope.
Catholic family communityPublished about 12 hours ago in EarthFinding Unlikely treasures
Is it safe to say that you are burnt out on the common shams and packed attractions? Do you pine for experience and investigation off in an unexpected direction? Assuming this is the case, now is the ideal time to find the world's unlikely treasures - those remarkable objections that frequently slip through the cracks yet hold the potential for extraordinary encounters. From isolated islands to antiquated towns, the following are 10 whimsical objections that have a place on each explorer's list of must-dos.
Sharon AdhiamboPublished about 13 hours ago in Earth
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