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Evergreen z7

Posted 12-08-2018 at 01:38 PM by Nn2036

well you might consider broadleaf evergreens like selections of southern maganolia, sweetbay (magnolia virginiana), various rhododendrons like the native r. maximum and r. catawbiense, mountain laurel (kalmia latifolia)---those three can become nice small trees over time and with proper "training", southern bayberry (myrica cerifera) and American holly (ilex opauca) plus several evergreen viburnums which can be trained into small trees and even some hardy camellias. like c. olifera for...

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What is your personal threshhold for tolerating infidelity in a relationship?

Posted 12-08-2018 at 10:11 AM by Mahrie

Mistake.

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Beyond the Door, there's peace I'm sure....

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Cities that don't "suit" their climate

Posted 12-08-2018 at 02:24 AM by usuariodeldia

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Originally Posted by shirleyeve

Sydney and Melbourne: neither city seems to suit its sweltering hot, sometimes dry summers that approach 40 degrees celsius. They are so Victorian looking in some aspects that they'd better suit a climate more like London or New York. Paddington in Sydney looks like London, adapted for a Californian climate.

Melbourne would look exquisite covered in snow, but it isn't going to happen because of the warm climate. It's like a European city in a hot country.

In fact,

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Highschools I'm the Greenville area

Posted 12-06-2018 at 07:01 AM by Fabienne77

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Originally Posted by kudzutoo

RE:"I am interested in art therapy and I see that Spartanburg has a program, anyone know if it’s a good college?"

I can't attest to the quality of the art therapy program, but I know a number of music, art, and music therapy students and teachers at Converse and have no complaints! It is a lovely school, small campus, single ed (except for graduate programs).

BTW, for your daughter...if she is into music, search online for Lawson

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Black Walnuts

Posted 12-06-2018 at 05:12 AM by elston
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12/6/2018

This morning I am baking a "Pumpkin/Black Walnut Tea Bread". I seasoned it with cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger. Soon my kitchen will be fragrant with fall.

I havent had black walnuts in years. When I was a kid, I used to go out with my father and gather wild black walnuts....trying to beat the squirrels to the favorite trees. This was in North Hatley Quebec and also in Ohio.

Black Walnuts are tedious and difficult to open and...

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