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Over the last few years, the excitement of “swimming with dolphins” has grown in popularity.  There are several places in guidebooks and in tourist holidays that even include this amazing event. However, recently research has shown that we are disturbing these lovely creatures. The numbers of dolphin coming into the safe bays of the Hawaiian Islands is dropping severely. If you have ever gone to a bay where they come in to frolic you will inevitably see people on shore pointing and shouting and quickly putting on their snorkel gear...

The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Many cultures use flowers in their traditional cooking--think of squash blossoms in Italian food and rose petals in Indian food. Adding flowers to your food can be a nice way to add color, flavor, and a little whimsy. Some are spicy, and some herbacious, while others are floral and fragrant. The range is pretty surprising. It's not uncommon to see flower petals used in salads, teas, and as garnish for desserts, but they inspire...

Vanda (pronounced VAN-dah) orchids are mostly warm and full sun growing plants with colorful flowers, including blue, red, orange, and yellow. Originating in tropical Asia, they are easily grown in warm climates, and the show from one spike can last for eight weeks or more, and vigorous plants, can often bloom twice a year. Vanda Light They enjoy full sun in the morning and afternoon, but shading at mid day. Their leaves should be a light green color, and a darker green color indicates too little sun. Vanda Temperatures Temperatures...