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Penzai is an ancient Chinese practice of growing small plants in pots. Penzai literally translates to "tray scenery", but loosely means potted landscape. The practice moved through Asia and eventually into Japan. Bonsai trees, a Japanese pronunciatio...
Hobbies hobbies small bonsai material shape desired penzaiDuring WWII the German Army (Heer) had revolutionized the use of armored warfare by using their "panzers" to concentrate a large number of units to strike a spearhead through the enemy's defensive lines. Much of armored warfare tactics, prior to...
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Hobbies hobbies commercial fine photographs magazine shot photographer differenceEasy Fall Propagation Techniques by: Michael McGroarty As a home gardener, fall should be a very special time for you. Fall is the best season of the year for plant propagation, especially for home gardeners who do not have the luxury of intermi...
Hobbies hobbies cuttings sand areaGarden train modelling (commonly referred to as G scale railroads or Garden Scale railroads) is becoming increasingly popular because it combines the realism of model trains within a natural environment. Some garden layouts are complete with building...
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Hobbies hobbies cabinets area room display house collectionDigital Photography by: Roy Barker Most serious photographers and professionals use a Single Lens Reflex camera (SLR), the definition of an SLR camera is that the image is captured exactly as you see it in the viewfinder. However there are now t...
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Hobbies hobbies save major slowdown ways saving purchaseWhat you need to know about Rare Coin Collecting Have you ever tried collecting rare coins? It can be great fun and a good investment. Rare coin collecting is one of the few hobbies that are not just a mere pastime or leisure activity. Coin coll...
Hobbies hobbies coins rare coin gold worth collectingOne of the most confusing terms to new railroad modelers is the term N gauge model railroads. Though the gauge usually refers to the distance between the rails of a real and model train, the term N gauge often can be seen used interchangeably with N ...
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