The Rose of Queen Elizabeth - Nature 158

As you might know, there are thousands of roses varieties in the world. In our state, more than 100 of rose varieties can be found. 

Image 01 - Rosebud Queen Elizabeth

In our state, this rose may bloom two or three times a year. in case of our roses, they are blooming at least two times a year.

The blooming times start from Spring until about Fall seasons, and it is said that they might produce for more than 35 years.

The queen Elizabeth roses are so easy to care for and grow or we just let her do her own thing.

Pinks (soft and darker pinks) are our all-time favorite color, other colors in our areas include yellow and white.

Image 02 - Pink color.

They make absolutely perfect rosebuds and fragrance roses.

 

Images 03 - Other pink roses.

Do you recognize Queen Elizabeth roses?

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The Backyard Racoon is Coming Back - Nature 157

We did not see a raccoon since last couple years at backyard. We see one in this Spring, quite surprising.   

Image 01 - A racoon on the yard.

It might be related to the foods; we have two kinds now. They are safflower seeds and a new birdseed.

When we have safflower seeds, the raccoon did not like it. We guess the squirrels didn't either.  

We put out a new birdseed that contains a lot of goodies. We bought a huge bag from Costco. Now the racoon and the squirrels have returned.

Some people said the raccoons attracted by pet foods. However, if you want to feed them though, feed them dog kibble. They are actually canine, and the cat food is too high and taurine for them and eventually can cause severe liver damage.

Did raccoons visit your yards?

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The chicken breast with Pink and brown colors - Food 50

We are starting to get a little concerned about some of the food which we have recently bought from a grocery store.

Image 01 - Colorful of chicken breasts

A pack of chicken that we bought yesterday. It's colorful:

- Pink

- and Brown

We search through Google that the different colors of the chicken breasts might not be that unusual.

This finding contradicts with our previously thought that colors such as orange was associated with spoilage.

Many factors may lead to colors or spoilage of chicken breast.

Image 02 - Chicken breast, ready to be grilled

Have you noticed the colors of chicken breasts recently?

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