Foot Warmer: The French Alternative
Having cold feet in winter is not a modern phenomenon; it seems to have been a source of discomfort to human beings through the ages. Queen Elizabeth 1 found a hot brick wrapped in wool helpful, while Queen Victoria preferred a warming pan. If, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Verdigris Paint Finish
Verdigris is the blue-green patina that develops on copper, brass or bronze as it weathers. It's often found on old buildings (for example, the dome of Sydney's Queen Victoria Building). Clean the setting with a scrubbing brush, hot water and ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
HortNews - Chilean Guava Rehabilitated As NZ Berry Bush
The chilean guava - a fruit once favoured by Queen Victoria - is being rehabilitated as a crop in New Zealand, where it has been grown for more than a century as an ornamental plant. DUNEDIN 27/8/2001 - The chilean guava - a fruit once favoured ... [... more]
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