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			How are we doing with Lake Europa and the horticultural biodiversity programs in 2004? Article posted: 21 June 2004 Development of vegetation on the prairies and in the lake The aquatic foliage within "Lake Europa" has maintained vigorous growth with the water lilly producing an abundance of flowers in its second year. The banks of the Lake equally abound in rich floral displays provided by a mixture of Californian Poppy, wild Marigolds and Corn Flower to name but a few species. On the prairies and meadows, the intense blue flowering Delphinium Pacific Giant was the most eye catching feature in late May and early June:- The growth of foliage in the lake and on the prairies - click on the photo for a larger image. The four faces of my garden pond Excavated in August 2003, below are four images showing the changes in seasonal appearance of the pond since its inception just under a year ago:- The four faces of my garden pond across the seasons. Top left: initial excavation in August 2003, top right: snowed-out in January 2004, bottom left: spring recovery in April 2004, bottom right: midsummer floral display in June 2004. Click on the photo to see a larger image. Diversity and yield of fruit and vegetable crops During 2004, I have expanded the vegetable range of previous years from potato and spinach through strawberry, runner beans, coriander, carrots, etc. A "substantial" yield is expected during current year harvests on the majority of these... Self-seeded organic spinach growing freely and in abundance... Why *PAY* for vegetables grown with pesticides when nature's gift is far more cleaner?! A fine dish of Sag-Prawn being prepared... Wanna find out how good Earth science can aid mankind on a journey to the stars someday, by taking the Earth's plants and animals with us on a voyage to another Earth? Then be sure to read: First Ark to Alpha Centauri - A novel by A. Ahad "An epic fantasy voyage carrying the hopes and dreams of everyone who ever was, everyone who ever is and everyone who ever will be... on a journey spanning 2,000 generations and lasting for no less than 50,000 years into the future!" Click on the book's cover image for a fuller, more condensed version of the synopsis for this first novel in the series. You will also find information there on how to order your own copy ....

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