| Qld archeologists discover rock art site
Queensland archaeologists have discovered a nationally significant sacred Aboriginal rock art site on the outskirts of Sydney. The Blue Mountains site contains depictions of all the key ancestral beings of spiritual importance to Aborigines, including Eagle-Hawk, who was believed to have created part of south-east Australia's landscape. Gold Coast-based archaeologist and team-leader Paul Tacon said they also found drawings of key ancestral figures Baiame and Daramulan, as well as white hand stencils and charcoal drawings of human figures. Professor Tacon said some of the drawings could be up to 1000 years old and others as recently done as just after the arrival of Europeans. "The site was used at various times and we can't date it all accurately because it covers at least three different periods," he said.
Hickory Hill will protect environment
I live and operate a commercial landscape business in Hernando County and my family has done so for 30 years. The business has been good for us and we enjoy the opportunity to enhance and beautify properties. Hernando County offers wonderful examples of how man and nature can blend together in harmony.
There have been many changes to the landscape industry in the past 30 years as we have become so aware of how important our water resource is and how we should conserve. The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program outlines ways that we can plant smartly and water efficiently. As an industry and profession our job is to learn how to make this appeal to the market place.
The Hickory Hill project will utilize this conservation approach as part of its overall plan for a master planned community.
Apprenticeship scheme established in last-ditch attempt to save ...
PRODUCTION OF the world- renowned Harris Tweed is in danger of disappearing from the island which bears its name unless more people can be encouraged to take up weaving. Despite continued demand for the unique fabric, handwoven to rigorous standards and protected by the Orb trademark and an Act of Parliament, the number of weavers based on Harris has dropped to less than 30, with most nearing retirement. The fabric's future hangs in the balance and members of the local development trust on Harris have joined forces with a consultant from the Landscape Partnership Project to establish craft apprenticeships in a bid to arrest the decline. .
Weather to power flower show
Glorious weather and a gardener's paradise is expected to attract thousands of visitors to a prestigious flower show. Gardening fans are expected to enjoy the Royal Horticultural Society's Spring Flower Show behind Cardiff Castle, in Bute Park, from today until Sunday. Bursting with impressive floral displays, it is the first RHS event of the season, providing ideas, inspiration and a great day out. Stephen Bennett, director of shows at the RHS, said: 'In partnership with Cardiff council, we have established an excellent show and have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from the public and the media. 'The show demonstrates a real passion for plants and gardening in Wales, and the demand for more seems to be insatiable.' .
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