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In tea nurseries in Nepal and Bhutan there is green covering

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 18 May

In the tea nurseries in Nepal and Bhutan the baby tea plants are given protection. There is a green covering given to prevent exposure to heavy sunlight.Once these tea plants grow big then the covering is taken away. Tea can grow...

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The red hibiscus is growing in smaller sizes in summer

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 17 May

It is extremely hot in Calcutta now. Temperature is 39 degree celsius and humidity 90 per cent. In that weather although the red hibiscus is growing it is growing in a smaller size. The moment the entire flower blossom it consume...

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This Staircase is so Beautiful

luisadannointed @luisadannointed (11842) • Philippines 11 May

Why? Because of the glass panel through which the sunlight shines, making the whole staircase glow, I love the effect. Only a few houses of middle-class families have a staircase with a big window beside it. I love to see those...

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Mid-Week Blog Post for 4.15.26.

Tammy @tammys85 (31394) • Baltimore, Maryland 15 Apr

I haven’t done a “Mid-Week Blog Post” in so long, I don’t even remember what hashtags I use for it lol. But it doesn’t matter. I’ll just wing it! Anyway, this is going to be one big ramble, in case I don’t post later. So, I...

In poor sunlight the orange hibiscus sizes are shrinking

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 24 Dec

In Calcutta there is strong fog and mist. There is very poor sunlight. Due to all that the orange hibiscus which are planted in pots in my balcony are shrinking in sizes. They are smaller. They are holding their colour but look...

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In the winter the red hibiscus are looking orange red

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 3 Dec

I have the red hibiscus plants planted in the pots in my balcony. It is winter in calcutta. Although min temp is only 15 degrees still the sunlight is weak. In this weather the red hibiscus is looking orange red. May be due to...

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Just Want to Share the Sunlight

luisadannointed @luisadannointed (11842) • Philippines 27 Oct

Have you seen the photo? I went to Starbucks the other day, and as I was about to go home, I saw how lovely the sunlight was, so I captured it in a photo. You know that I love summer, but currently our weather today is gloomy and...

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The wolves in winter sleep a lot

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 18 Sep

In many of the alpine habitats the wolves in winter sleep a lot. The cold weather in winter makes everyone sleep. They take advantage of the mild sunlight. The sun during the winter is also very...

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HEY ALL...!!

Kusuma Dumpa @Kusumakrishna (1235) 19 Aug

How many of you able to see sun rise today.after intense rainfall.I am so glad today for this.Now it is time for washing clothes.It involves taking precautions to prevent damage and odors. It's best to wash clothes immediately to...

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In the countryside dwarf trees are planted

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 13 May 25

I find in the countryside the trees that are planted are of dwarf varieties. I think one of the reasons might be these varieties require less watering. Countryside has open spaces and consume more strong sunlight. The dwarf trees...

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The dense forests in the east are sources of oxygen

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 2 Apr 25

The dense forests in the east have good ecosystem. Many animals and birds thrive in the greenery. there is no pollution. Due to big canopy the sunlight hardly penetrates downwards. There is plenty of...

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There is fun feeding emu with leaves

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 1 Apr 25

In many parks and resorts in the east there are scope of feeding the emus with leaves. There are netting done so that the birds are safe. The travellers feed the emus within the net. There are huts created where the emu can sleep...

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Guess What Came In?

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 14 Mar 25

Yay, my greenhouse arrived! It actually came in yesterday. Tracking had not been updated, gotta love Fed EX--well, no you don't! I put it under the shed for now because knowing a big storm and high winds were on the way was...

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There are a trend a open air lunch in India

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 11 Jan 25

In winter the sun is really brilliant. Everyone wants to stay outdoor. There are many hotels and resorts which help the visitors to have the lunch outdoor. The sunlight that falls from top creates a soothing atmosphere.

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Cold Remedies

kay lar @jaylar (3667) • Kingston, Jamaica 8 Nov 24

When I get stuff I inhale original Listerine. I can also use eucalyptus. If the sun is out I will tip back my head and get the sunlight in my nostrils. I'll pinch my nose to make the air inside get warm. You can try...

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Sunshine Protection

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 8 Oct 24

On Sunday, November 3, at 2a. time will move backward to 1a m Since the Summer Solstice sunlight has been slowly dwindling. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the sun will actually go down as early...

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The pink hibiscus is growing darker in monsoon

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 27 Sep 24

In Calcutta it has been raining for the last 7 days. There is no sunlight. Due to the heavy rains the hibiscus in the pots in my balcony is growing darker in colour. It was a bit off-pink previously. Once sunlight comes up the...

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The pink hibiscus has grown lighter in colour

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 13 Aug 24

For the last 7 days there is hardly sunlight in Calcutta. Either it has rained or else it is cloudy. The pink hibiscus had grown lighter in colour. I planted the pink hibiscus in pots in my balcony during summer. It is growing...

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Car Fire Caused by a Water Bottle?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 6 Jun 24

Here in Boise, we are used to the low humidity and dry heat. This seems to set up the water bottles left in cars that can cause fires. Sunlight beams through a window and is focused to a certain point as it reflects through a...

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The bittergourd farms are amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 5 Jun 24

The bittergourd plantations are lovely. In the countryside macha is created of small covering. The bittergourd which is called karela in hindi and ucche in bengali grow from the top of the branches to the bottom. They are watery...

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