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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries wall charts were used in science education. Here are three particularly lovely examples, as reproduced in The Art of Instruction (2011).

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How to Build a Rainwater Collection System

Did you know the average roof collects of water for every inch of rainfall? Don't let all that water go to waste! You can make a rainwater collection system for under a hundred dollars and store hundreds of gallons of water to use for...

This is so cool! WikiHow made a tutorial page on How to build a rainwater collection system using video & images I made a few years back. Awesome

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Daily reminder to drink water!

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Harvesting Herbs

Plant chemistry varies according to the time of day and season. Traditionally, some plants were always collected prior to sunrise, and others were never collected after sunset. In all, plant harvesting practices included many important quirks, which are now being proved to be of value through scientific evaluation. It is possible to identify some basic guiding principles:

Leaves: Spring leaves are best because they have new sap in them. Their energy has not yet been drawn away to produce flowers or seeds.

Bark: Spring is the best time to collect bark, just as the sap rises. This is also when the newly formed bark is most easily cut off.

Flowers: These are at their peak just after they have opened.

Seeds: These are at their peak in late summer and early autumn.

Berries: Usually autumn is the best time to collect berries. Look for good, deep color and tight, glowing skin.

Roots, rhizomes, root bark, and tubers: Collect in late autumn when all the top foliage has died down, but before the nutrients stored in them are used during the winter and spring. Springtime is an option and will produce a slightly different chemistry, but spring collecting should be done before major foliage and stem production has begun.

(The complete home guide to Herbs, Natural Healing & Nutrition, pp. 28-29)

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List of essential oils and kitchen oils toxic to cats. Most of these are quite common so clean up thouroughly after yourself and make sure windows are open! Also avoid burning/diffusing these oils in excess around your furry friends!!

Link: meowlifestyle.com/6-essential-oil-safety-tips-for-cat-owners/

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Thank you for this!! Some of these I’ve used semi often in my difuser without realizing my little kitties shouldn’t be around them.

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I didn’t even think of this….good to know

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First Breath of the Sun & A Sunrise To Remember. by Iza and Darek

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Småland, Jönköping, Sweden by life.by.linus

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#travel #photography #instatravel #travelgram #traveling #traveller #travelphotography #explore #vscophoto #vacation #capture #scenery #illgrammers #instanature #streetphotography #nature_perfection #vsco #vscocam #vscogoodshot #wanderlust #vscocamgram #naturephotography #skyline #visualart #taiwan (at 幸福十分老街)

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The First Light On Tatras’ Peaks by Dariusz W

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A Mind Bending Paper Sculpture of The Notorious B.I.G. That Stretches Out Like an Accordion

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Lord Shanmuga under the Banyan Tree Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, Kauai island, Hawaii USA

Dave Seminara wrote: Kauai’s hindu monastery is a bit hidden in the island’s interior, but it’s well worth the drive. (via Instagram: seminarad)

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Oddesund by Gunera #SocialFoto

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A poem by Neil Gaiman gets brilliantly animated by Anna Eijsbouts.

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Brad Pitt Tumbles Through the National Parks

Exclusive video of Brad Pitt’s GQ shoot in our nation’s National Parks.

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PBS Food: Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto recipe

Did you know the entire carrot is edible? Roasted carrots served with aromatic carrot top pesto make for a bright summery side dish. Get the recipe

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