Tag Archives: Willow
Trees of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
By Liliana Usvat Hanging Gardens of Babylon is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. See the map of the Seven Wonders bellow. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were an extension of a Babylonian and Assyrian tradition of … Continue reading
Tree Planting
By Liliana Usvat At nearly 10,000 feet altitude the region is extremely dry, being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, relying on snowmelt for most its water. Freak incidents of intense rain can be devastating. Pakistan may now hold … Continue reading
Forest Plants for Medicinal Uses Willow, Wild Mint, Chamomile, Red Huckleberry
By Liliana Usvat As far back as 400B.C., people had learned that chewing on a piece of willow bark could get rid of a headache or lessen the pain of a toothache. Today we know that willow bark contains salicin, … Continue reading
Forests in Ancient Egypt
Liliana Usvat Egypt’s land before the dawn of history was teeming with trees. Of these trees are the petrified forests that are near the Giza pyramids and beside El Mokattam plateau. Egyptian Pharaohs planted trees and took care of them. … Continue reading
50 Tips for Men from Trees
50 tips for men from trees … 1. Not up to you how you were born . And new trees are of several kinds . Seem sad willows , oak – strong maple – proud, but each has the same … Continue reading
Environment and Society 