Common Hibiscus-I Planted Roots in Mexico

By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2018 Edition Common Hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus Family: Malvaceae Also known as: Hibiscus, Rose of China, Rose Mallow,Flor de Jamaica, and Shrub Althaceae Actually, there is very little that is “common” in the appearance of the many species in this genus. The brilliant flowers of the hibiscus are to the […]

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Alternative Energy

By Terry  Sovil  from the September 2018 Edition When we talk about “alternative energy”, we are talking about renewable types of energy. Generally, we are talking about solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydro power and geothermal. Renewable energy is from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal […]

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Gardenias-I Planted Roots in Mexico

By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2018 Edition Gardenia jasminoides Family: Rubiaceae Also known as: Common Gardenia, Cape Gardenia, Cape Jasminem or Cape Jessamine For some, the scent some say, intoxicating fragrance of this beauty, is the very essence of all that consists “the smell of the tropics!” The, reasonably large-sized, genus of Gardenia consists of […]

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