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Puzzled?

This tree has unusual leathery, spiky leaves that are arranged in spirals around the branches and trunk. It is the Araucaria araucana, or Chile Pine, commonly known as the Monkey Puzzle – […]

Indian Conkers

This is the Indian Horse Chestnut, clearly distinguishable by its thin, smooth-skinned conker cases.   Best avoided if you’re planning a conker fight. And don’t be tempted to eat them […]

No More Pumpkin Pie!

Aside from pumpkin pie, there are many other tasty pumpkin recipes and serving suggestions.  Click any picture for a larger version. . For day 4 of my Pumpkin Week.

Treetops

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 11 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]

Pumpkin Pi

Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays  all over the internet bloggers  post a photo with no words to explain it. For day 3 of my Pumpkin Week.

Pumpkin Pie

Squashes have been cultivated in Africa and the Americas since 7000 BC and have many, many uses.  They are valued as food, medicines, containers, musical instruments and even air fresheners. […]