Milan’s Library of Trees returning an area of the city to nature — Life & Soul Magazine

Milan’s Porta Nuova district is fast-gaining a reputation for innovation, sustainable living and plantlife it appears. Not only is the area home to the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) botanical-themed residential tower blocks, it also recently welcomed the opening of the Biblioteca degli Alberi (Library of Trees). Sitting at the foot of the Bosco Verticale, Biblioteca […] …

144-Year-Old Massive Fig Tree in Plaza Where Los Angeles Was Founded Collapses — KTLA

They were doing the line dance when what sounded like firecrackers split the air. Because the sound was to be expected at a Chinese lantern festival, no one immediately noticed the demise of a fig tree that for 144 years had watched skyscrapers built around it and a freeway carved out beside it; that saw… via …

It’s winter, it’s cold, nuff said!

It's been a cold few days in Central Ontario, but that's winter, and I wouldn't want it any other way.  The bone-chilling temps and accompanying wind certainly go through a body, bringing tears to the eyes and a quickness to footsteps. Almost everyone on the radio, TV and in the grocery line exclaim to all …