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Burmese Cats

Originally, Burmese cats were exclusively brown, but years of selective breeding have produced a wide variety of colours. Different associations have different rules about which of these count as Burmese The Burmese is an extremely friendly and affectionate cat and needs attention from human beings to be happy when kept in a domestic environment. They are extremely playful and can be taught to fetch toys like a dog. They are tolerant of and good with children and make wonderful family pets. ...
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Holly the Siamese Cat

Holly The Siamese Cat Holly was a Chocolate tabby point Siamese cat and when she was eighteen months old I mated her to a stunning red point champion and nine weeks later she had a litter of five kittens. At the same time my Burmese cat Mabel had a litter of four kittens. Over the first week of the kittens lives four of the Siamese died leaving Holly the mother with only one, Isobel. Holly and Mabel shared caring for the kittens, feeding whichever kitten was nearest. It was heartbreaking ...
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The Chihuahua

Many people see the Chihuahua as a silly, yappy little beast and certainly not a real dog. Nothing could be further from the truth for inside that time package is a very large dog. They are spirited, fearless and brave. Often their fearlessness in unwise because they simply do not see themselves as toy dogs. They are real dogs! They are fairly easy to train and as with all dogs, it is essential for their safety, they are trained to obey basic commands. They can have a stubborn streak and ...
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Consider An Outdoor Kitchen For Your Home

With so many Australians looking for ways to save money and to cut back on spending, it's not surprising to learn that many people are choosing to forgo major holiday plans these days. Instead of spending their money frivolously, a large number of people are taking the extra money they have and investing it in their homes and their outdoor landscaping. This strategy has two major benefits: it makes the home and its outdoor area much more pleasant to spend time in, and it adds value to the home ...
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Celebrate Spring With a Garden Party

Have you been slaving away in your back yard and garden, planting those brilliant blooms and wonderful herbs? Why not show off your hard work and beautiful landscape by hosting a garden themed party. Spring is the perfect time to host a garden party regardless if your garden consists of a yard full or roses or a few window boxes of bright blooms. Use the spring season and colorful backdrop of the outdoors as an excuse to gather a few friends and have an enjoyable day in good company. Start by ...
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Is Your Garden Dead?

It should be pretty obvious what biogenesis has to do with organic gardening. In fact, it's a central principle upon which organic gardening is built: a healthy, living soil produces healthy plants. If your soil doesn't contain dynamic, living organisms, it's, well, dead. This principle holds true whether your "garden" consists of a field of corn, a raised rose bed, containers of herbs, or a living room full or African violets. But there is great news! You can fix your soils fertility! The ...
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Popular Options For Garden Hose Storage

Storage solutions for garden hose come in wide and various designs, models, types, and materials. Options include garden hose holder, garden hose reel, and garden hose cart. Does a garden hose lying around your garden annoy you? Have you or anyone in the family slipped over the hose at one time or another? Lighten up. You have many options for storing your garden hose. Take a look. Garden Hose Holder Storing your garden hose properly is no longer a problem with garden hose holder. It is ...
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Hen night – what does it mean? What happens on hen nights?

Hen nights are a common theme party for many women. There are many to be married women who get a hen night party from their friends and associates. A hen night is the female version of the stag night for men and is completely restricted to women.The term hen night is most popular in countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia although the concept is popular all over the world. In the United States, hen nights are more commonly known as bachelorette parties. The term stagette is ...
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Enhance Your Garden With a Wall Fountain

The elegance of a wall fountain will certainly increase the tranquil atmosphere of your garden as well as increase the retail value of your property. Such an addition is not new in the outdoor setting as it was often the source of water for the household in ancient times. This fountain brings the sight and sound of falling water to your outdoor living space increasing the enjoyment you will have just sitting there taking in the natural setting you have created. Although they have a different ...
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Feed Your Garden Early to Encourage New Plant Growth

One of the things that recreational gardeners forget is to feed the various plants in their gardens. Springtime is the best time to start feeding your plants as the ground is still moist from the Spring thaw and from early Spring rain. This helps your garden feed permeate into the soil much more easily. As early Spring turns to late Spring the soil starts to warm up to create ideal growing conditions for your plants. As this time of year is when new life bursts forth from your garden it is very ...
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