I Have Lived With Several Zen Masters - All Of Them Cats.

I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them cats.

Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Juglans mandshurica 🌟

Exotic Origins: Also known as the Manchurian Walnut, this tree hails from East Asia, particularly China and Korea.

Unique Nuts: It produces valuable, edible nuts with a rich, distinctive flavor, making it a favorite for both culinary and ornamental purposes.

Hardy and Adaptable: Juglans mandshurica is known for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in a variety of soil types and climates.

Fact that I learned myself is that there is a secret on how to eat these nuts, because it's almost impossible to break their nutshells.

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Here is a new original art illustration that I have created! This time it's flowers of the Hairy Mock-orange.

🌸 Here are fun Facts About Philadelphus x virginalis Rehder (Mock Orange):

This hybrid shrub is celebrated for its fragrant white blossoms, often compared to the scent of orange blossoms. 🍊

With its elegant, arching branches and profusion of flowers, it’s a timeless choice for cottage gardens. 🏡

It thrives in various climates and soils, making it a resilient addition to any garden. 🌿

There is scarcely any passion without struggle.

Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.

Neil Gaiman, Coraline

Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.

T.S. Eliot