Your Herb Garden: The Basics

A lot of gardeners notice that they are drawn to knowing more about herbal plants as they are simple to grow and excellent to use in cooking. They are incredibly easy to grow both indoors or outdoors, and offer instant gratification as you can incorporate them in a wide array of recipes including soups, marinades and sauces. Maintaining your herb g

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Historic Crete & The Minoans: Water Fountains

Fountains and Water and the Minoan Civilization These were used to supply urban centers with water as well as to minimize flooding and eliminate waste. They were for the most part made from clay or stone. There were terracotta conduits, both circular and rectangle-shaped as well as waterways made from the same components. These included cone-like a

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The Dispersion of Fountain Design Technology

Spreading useful hydraulic knowledge and water fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the written papers and illustrated books of the time. An unnamed French fountain developer came to be an internationally renowned hydraulic leader in the late 1500's. By designing gardens and grottoes with built-in and amazing water attribut

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