Shades of Green

It's not really a baby cabbage. but it's from the same family. The edible sprout was grown near Brussels. Belgium & the French brought them to Louisiana in the 18th century. There are numerous ways to prepare this healthy & tasty vegetable. They are...

The Brontosaurus is one of the most iconic dinosaurs. The term "Brontosaurus" means "thunder lizard." The Brontosaurus was a large. long-necked animal with a long tail. It is believed that it measured up to 72 feet long from head to tail!

Boba tea is also known as pearl milk tea. bubble milk tea. tapioca milk tea and the list goes on. The combination of tea. milk and tapioca excites taste buds. Boba tea has been making people happy since the 1980s in Taiwan and has...

Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the "alligator pear." which describes the fruit's texture and pear shape. This beautiful glass ornament was carefully crafted for you to...

This simple plastic and almost indestructible toy has entertained millions of children since 1938. Unlike the more expensive toy soldiers in hobby shops. these soldiers were simplified so that all could afford to create a troop. Relive the hours of play battle as you...

The beautiful Alpine Rainbow Trout is found in high elevation lakes that often require hiking to reach. Fishing isn't just the thrill of a tight line with a strong fish on. but a sport that teaches patience. respect for the environment. and gives an...

Alligators are living fossils that can be traced back millions of years. Members of the crocodile family. their name comes from the Spanish word for lizard. "el largato." Over a million alligators live in the southern United States. They are considered to be very...

Use these green. pliable hangers to display all your favorite ornaments on the Christmas tree. Since each ornament hook is dark green. it blends into the background so that your ornaments are the main attraction of the holiday season. Each box contains 100 hooks...

When two people get along really well and always seem to be by each other's side. or if they just have lots of similarities. they are said to be like "two peas in a pod." This cute little whimsical glass ornament has special significance...

The triceratops roamed what is now North America millions of years ago. The term "triceratops" means "three-horned face." making it one of the most recognizable dinosaurs. The modern rhinoceros has striking similarities to the triceratops; both have a large bony frill. three horns and...

In the story "The Tortoise and the Hare." turtles show us that slow and steady wins the race. Since turtles carry their homes on their backs. they are at home anywhere! When threatened. turtles can withdraw into their shells to protect themselves. Turtle ornaments...

Tyrannosaurus rex. or T. rex. comes from Greek and Latin words meaning "tyrant lizard king." It was a large. fierce. and carnivorous dinosaur that lived in North America 85 to 65 million years ago. T. rex could eat up to 500 pounds of meat...

Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree. they hung the pickle ornament last. hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree. they began searching for the pickle ornament because the first to find it would receive...

This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally. the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!

This cousin of the Largemouth Bass has many nicknames. including "Smallie" & "Bronzeback." It is the most trout-like bass. and is an "ambush" predator. This freshwater fish prefers flowing streams & rivers with rocky bottoms (versus still lakes. preferred by the largemouth). Our Smallmouth...

In the story "The Tortoise and the Hare." turtles show us that slow and steady wins the race. Since turtles carry their homes on their backs. they are at home anywhere! When threatened. turtles can withdraw into their shells to protect themselves. Turtle ornaments...

Frogs have long denoted good luck in business. Since a frog only travels forward. he is always progressing and as such he represents a prosperous future. So a frog ornament is often given as a gift at graduations. weddings. or to someone beginning a...

The she shed has become a popular retreat for women to have a special place of their own. The she shed compares to the man cave. This feminine backyard retreat can serve a variety of styles: home office. recreation room. a gathering place for...

The shamrock is a symbol of The Cross and the Holy Trinity. It has also long been a symbol of Ireland and is said to be used by St. Patrick in his teaching. By showing how the three separate leaves of the shamrock were...

Scrubs are worn by surgeons. nurses. physicians and other medical care providers in hospitals. Originally designed as sanitary clothing for surgeons to wear as they scrubbed in for surgery. they are now worn by many hospital personnel.