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Trees that Feed and Heal – Avocado Tree

By Liliana Usvat Here is another tree that we can plant and care for it. The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Mexico and Central America,classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae along with cinnamon, camphor and bay … Continue reading

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Trees Water and Plants – Floating Gardens

By Liliana Usvat Aztec Floating Gardens As the Aztec population grew, more food was needed. To solve this problem, Aztec engineers created “floating” gardens.  First, they built a series of rafts and anchored each to the lakebed. Vegetation and reeds … Continue reading

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