Alas it is over

And so this semesters project is complete. A 95 if i'm not mistaken. 

Thanks to all those that have been reading 

C.R

FIN

Just a crazy thought

That third planet is us, every living being on that little rock travels

584 million miles each year, and even our solar system is traveling

millions, billions of miles at tremendous speeds without anyone of

us truly taking it into consideration. We are gifted with an amazing 

existence. Perhaps brutal at times, but as equally beautiful and 
spectacular! 

Green beans

A summer favorite that's easy to grow, delicious to eat,

and fantastic to watch.

Growing a bean stock

Thanks; The Tulip Guy

Does The Illuminati Control The Music Industry?

Makes sense to me

human existence

In the grand scheme of things humanity has only been here a very 

short time. comparable to a few pixels on your computer screen.

It certainly puts things into perspective!

Yggdrasill: Ash tree

The world tree as the Norse saw it bound together the nine worlds.

It was the life force, a provider of ultimate wisdom, and held great 

power in various belief systems of first peoples. So why the ash today?

To remind those gardeners who've just started that everything that grows

is bot just another bush. Each has its meaning, its function and its place 

in our history. They once much more to us than simple decorations or

fuel sources. They were the roots of our existence, the connection between

our world and that of the next and those in the past. So are they today 

only in a less spiritual way. Which raises the question of whether or not 

our ancestors were right and didn't know it, or whether we've simple 

rediscovered what they'd known for generations.  

The ash

thanks for reading C.R; the tulip guy 

An old Greek proverb-" A society grows great when old men plant trees who's shade they know they never shall sit in." 

Uncovering Bisphenol A - Covert Depopulation

Here's a scary few facts, this is a very little known conspiracy which

is backed by a whole lot of facts. The most obvious being that the male 

sperm count  in the U.S statistically has decreased from about 100 million in 

 the 1950s to about 50 million in today's world.While this is blamed on high fat

diets, could it be that BPA is responsible at least in part as it is widely used

throughout our world today? I think it may, decide for yourself and do some

further research!

Syringa: The lilac

The lilac, a beautiful bloom which to me is a fond memory of

spring in the little mountain republic i call home. This bush is 

hardy, fragment, the state flower of New Hampshire, and an 

excellent way do decorate and glorify any yard as a natural

or simple as a flowering bush.

here's how to grow it!

Grow me    

Surprising insight on humanity

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him about humanity, answered
"man... because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.Then sacrifices
money to recapture health.And then he us so anxious about the future that he
does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or
future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."

It really makes you wonder in my opinion...

As an american i'm a part of a nation that 

controls 1/4 Th of the worlds total GDP

and boasts 4% of its population. Yet how
much depth is there to such infinite wealth?
And what the point if our goal remains to 
keep making it grow without using it as a
means to live and let others live? 

I'd like to say that i'd lived

not worked all my life in pursuit

of life and missed it. 

Ciudad de Oro

Some conspiracies become myth, but yet

there is always the question of if it

is myth at all. El dorado spoken of 

by the natives, searched for furiously

by the conquistadors greedy yet driven.

It was never found, and then was said to

be a wild goose chase, the trouble is 

that the old world disappeared so quickly

its hard to grasp what it was at all. 

leaving many of its mysteries unsolved,

not found out, and undiscovered, Could

this city be one of those lost treasures?

I Think it could be, but that's up to 

you to decide.

C.R 

Hedera: Ivy

Ivy comes in a number of different verities 

but is a climbing vine which has gained a vast

respect and recognition throughout history to

a degree. It grows on the walls of some of our

most respected educational facilities, stands

amongst our greatest cities finest buildings, it

survives where other plant life could not cleaving

to life. It in itself symbolizes the fountain of

 eternity, as an evergreen it never fades and is

ever constant in its reassurance of  perpetuation

even in what may be seen in instances of absence 

of life. Its easy to grow and can grow anywhere

and is a means of painting a building or adding 

a natural accent to any piece of architecture. 

The Tulip guy

Coldplay-Viva la Vida

Here is a tribute to the cycle of human culture. The paintings are by

Thomas Cole and are a set of 5 named the course of empire, his works

are all beautiful and captivating and  most often inspired. In this case

one of lord Byron's work. The music is more modern and is by cold 

play, but its topic is the fall of the french monarchy, reflecting once 

again the course of human empire and government

Connections

One of the best ways to gain an understanding 

on various conspiracies is to get many perspectives

so here's a link to get to some

Alltimes Conspiracies

C.R

How to Grow Sunflowers

here's a classic that's easy and fun

Clark.R the tulip guy 

The future of warfare

Yes folks the future is in the hands of those who control the

best computers. It may be just beginning but think on it for 

a minute, trade, communication, governments, military forces

such as massive drone fleets, transportation (GPS), surveillance,

its all connected and controlled by one system interconnected in

millions of different ways. Amazing as it may be its a threat to 

the world over as there are many nations and individuals who 

would take advantage for economic, social, or even political 

means throwing the world into chaos. Its begun in some small

situations, like in Estonia in fending off against protesters in 

moving WW2 commemorative statues, or Iranian offences 

against U.S securities companies, or north Korean attacks 

due to political criticize on the part of the U.S film industry.

Its real and it will only escalate as our culture becomes more 

dependent on technology. Granted it can be used to thrust us 

farther and faster than ever before but only if we use if for the

greater good rather than mutual destruction. Much like the atom 

it is a deadly weapon or a means to move humanity to the next 

level.The choice is ours. 

      

The fruits of the earth and human toil

So they glimmer 

The Vine: Vitis Venifira

Grown for thousands of years, moved, grown across the lands.

Industries born, nations falling to the wine it produces. Millions

given life, and death by its round and bunched fruit. Sweet purple,

round fruits, with lush green leaves. Rowed and ordered, delicate

and enduring so is the passion of the grape. And so it remains as

a fundamental part of human society as it has since the beginning

Here's how to grow it

Thanks, The Tulip guy 

To Be or not to Be

The Great William Shakespeare. Actor, writer, lover of the

human condition. He is revered as one of the most influential

writers in human history and the father of many words and 

beloved pieces of theater cherished for all time. So what an

example of a human being. To live so vividly, accomplish 

so much. To inspire the imaginations and hearts of so many.

The question of the age however is how he could have done it.

Many believe that he didn't in totality. That there was a secret

man behind the curtain, writing and inspiring only his own.

Its been suggested that other great minds of the time were 

responsible, many have been speculated but i believe that the

mysterious author in question, the man behind the shroud. I

believe this could be a very real possibility and that it could 

have been Cervantes of Spain, who wrote Don Quixote and 

was considered one of the greatest writers of the most loved 

and greatest writers of the Spanish golden age. They both 

curiously dies in 1616 and a day apart. A coincidence? that 

two of the worlds greatest authors should die less than a day

apart in the same time period? or was one simple using the other

and when one died the other simple faded onto the shadows 

to protect the fact that he'd been a fraud? What the advantages?

Either of these men would have loved to seek a wide audience

both existed in what at the time were the worlds most expansive 

and influential empires the world has ever seen,and in Cervantes

case it gave him a more liberal empire than his own to further 

what could be considered idealistic and perhaps controversial 

writing. but this is just an opinion so please theorize and

give your own ideas  

Star Trek S01E24 This Side of Paradise

Here's a good one. Try it out and if you get hooked 

there are more on Netflix, set aside the bad acting in

certain scenes and you'll fall in love eventually. 

Star trek

Yes you guessed it already i'm willing to bet from my slightly nerdy 

qualities but i am a trekky. People make fun of it so often but one thing 

that gets on my nerves is that they don't respect it. I mean if you ever

watch an episode, or movie what does it encompass? Some of the most

primary and important human characteristics and philosophies key in

the progression of civilization. Not only that but it suggests unlike many

of its other counterparts an utopia of sorts. one in which humanities soul

goal and aim is to bring peace, and a furthering of knowledge to the universe 

and all life within. These goals are the goals of intellectuals everywhere.

Star fleet is a peace keeping force, yes force, but if they are considered the

military and ruling body i'd love to see how perfect their world really is 

as many of the morals they stand by are what we may consider today as 

ideals. So Startrek is a call for a better world, and praises human progress, 

and the spirit which has pushed us, and what they believe will push us 

to a better existence and future for all. A beautiful one at that. Amongst

the stars themselves. 

Live long and prosper

peace and long life 

Clark.R

   

Fools Gold

What once drove empires now sits in vaults

or does it?

Here are some opinions from the money men 

Gold

The forbidden fruit: Malus domestica

Apple trees come in a number of verities. They grow in most of 

the world, and are delicious! in pie, cider, plane, etc...I'd like to

end my days perhaps as an apple farmer. They require nurturing 

and care, but represent one of humanities most detrimental and

fundamental components which without we'd not be human. 

Good & Evil leading to a consciousness. A recognition of self

which has allowed us to be us.

Here's how to grow them 

Thanks The tulip guy

  

Knowledge of good and evil

It was our beginning. And so the apple still brings knowledge

good and evil just alike. The fruit seen as being responsible for

much of man's woe's, immortality traded for a bite.So humanity

began,and so this cherished fruit flourishes still today.Yet the 

its evolved into many cuisines, many symbols, and remains an

enduring memory of what it represents. What has been given 

for the simple understanding which first agriculture, civilization

,and now a new age of connection and globalization provided

has revolutionized us. Changed us, molded us in ways that 

will remain until the day when all return to the dust from  

whence we came. So a journey begins with a tree so a race

in search of its brother, lost only by the gain of the apple.

  

Randy Newman - Political Science (Let's Drop the Big One Now)

This may be a pessimistic solution, and one with many future issues

but there are times where as an american we get tired of the critics in

the world, particularly on the part of the nations of the world which 

U.S has worked so hard to appease to an extent. This is satire surely

but maybe its time for the world to be a bit more considerate and less

critical, With Putin mentioning that nuclear action was not of the table 

within Crimea this along with a few other satires came to mind. This 

is the more positive of the three, The others are by Tom Lehrer, or the

dude who wrote the periodic table of elements song which is in the tune 

of modern major general, here they are 1, 2. Funny but deadly serious 

at the same time right.     

Operation paperclip

And so moral law deteriorates, in the name of the ever 

essential progression of science.So the question remains

at what cost, what compromising of what was believed

to be right has been payed for the sake of progression.

much still remains classified but this really happened, 

even if shrouded in mystery and speculation. 

Click here for a start,The Clip, here it will start to unravel

Clark.R

The soldier: By Rupert brook

If i should die, think only this of me:
That there's some corner of a foreign field
That is forever England. There shall be
In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;
A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,
Gave, once, her flowers of love, her ways to roam
A body of English's, breathing English air,
Washed by the rivers, blessed by suns of home

And think, this heart, all evil shed away
A pulse in the eternal mind, no less
Gives somewhere back the thoughts of England given;
Her sights and sounds;dreams happy as her day;
And laughter, learnt of friends;and gentleness
In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.

The Life Givers

Normally while i pay homage to the practical, or historically important 

this week I've decided to offer up a piece of recognition for the earths most

important form of plant life that does more than most people think and is 

by far the most vital yet simple in all of its complexities and variations.

Prophylactic is our worlds main oxygen supplier, it feeds all aquatic life, 

directly or indirectly and is where many believe all life began. It is the most

abundant of all plantlike on earth. Its over 500 million years old and gave 

every building block for what we see today yet it is perhaps the most under

appreciated and recognized species in our history, except of course by people

of highly scientific communities, or peoples of a vested interest.There are 

thousands of kinds, all adaptable and essential. They are vital to our 

progression and any future all life on earth may have. Beautiful and

abundant these plants care very much for themselves although our influence 

can be  devastating. Pollution and interference on our parts has been a deep 

in recent years. they are the bottom of the food chain and so are not only

essential for long term continuation but also immediate supplies of foodstuffs 

world oceans current stock of life forms, many of which we enjoy on the 

dinner table.

The Tulip guy; C.R

Game Theory: Toad's DEADLY Secret (Super Mario Bros.)

Yes, this conspiracy is taking a trip 
into the gaming community which while 
out of the norm is just as valid a place
as any to discuss conspiracy.This one
may change your opinion on Mario forever! 
I think they may be onto something here.

Lilium:

Grow me!

Not all lilies are lilies, or true lilies

but any are just as beautiful. day lilies 

as an example are very distant cousins.

Not all lilies are edible as well so do your

home work if you plan on cooking them up!

Yes i'm just sharing a link

the easy way out:p 

The Tulip guy

Lilies in Ancient texts

Consider the lilies how they grow:They toil not,they spin not;
 and yet I say unto you,that Solomon in all his glory was not 
arrayed like one of these

The Bible

The Lily

 

 The lily may seem a common flower simple to grow, 

and easy to find in almost every garden but few know

how deeply its roots truly reach. The first known snap

shot of their existence dates back as far as 5000 years

ago in Sumeria. It was described in the first written

language human society ever contrived and was loved

by what many consider to be the worlds first civilization.

 It then spread like wild fire, traders & nomads carried

the edible bulbs with them dropping a few which would

paint the world over with what is perhaps one of our

worlds most beautiful and well beloved plants. it 

throughout history has been a symbol of humanity's

better qualities, hope, faith, birth, passion, transition,

cleansing, remembrance etc... It revered by every

culture it touched, and cherished and loved by religion

and culture. And so it shall be loved and cherished 

until perhaps the end of humanity itself. Our story will

be hand in hand with that of a flowers. fleeting in the 

grand scheme but enduring, and beautiful even in tragedy  

Thanks;The Tulip guy

Wealth Inequality/Distribution in America

Here's a little info which is worth contemplating
its shocking but very pointed.

The all seeing eye: PRISM

This is just an overview, brief but to the point.

whats terrifying about this conspiracy is that its

very very true, and has been proven to be so, most

people simple accept it as fact.

Thanks for watching C.R

How they grow and what you need to know

Basic facts: Piper nigrum 

Exams this week see link below

spicy

The Tulip guy, Clark.Roberts

The black pepper vine

The spice of life

          Most people give very little thought to how the world was constructed, being contented in living in it and taking part in its many pleasures and sorrows. But for the few that do it is fascinating to think that gardeners, and their plants have been the driving force behind our race. Most often driven by our stomachs humanity must feed them, with what? Plant life, and animal life dependent on plant life. So the question remains on how this has impacted the world? Well thousands of years ago in the fertile crescent in parts of Asia, and atop the highest mountains in the Americas there were gardeners. People that manipulated the soil, the waters of the region, and the plant life it produced to create life sustaining foodstuffs that allowed civilizations to grow, armies to march,and the oceans to be spanned. While in this blog the beginnings will be looked at in the following weeks at the moment we'll start at the end and work our way back. Globalization it began with a vine. The empires which dominated and eventually became the world we know today began with the sailing ships upon the seas. But why would these empires exert themselves by producing vast fleets, ultimately exhausting their timber, and placing enormous amounts of financial risks on themselves through allowing their peoples to further encourage such endeavors? The answer is a spice. A flavor which invigorated their bland grains, and meats into zesty robustly flavored confections. The people adored them, and the people demanded them. Profit was the point, the high prices they brought meant taxes, money in the empires coffer. And so it began The spice trade was born, and humanity connected because of the flavor of plant life. The indies produces cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, and perhaps one of the most influential of all Pepper. Black, white, what did it matter, well beloved it added a flavor to every meal. To this day its in every house, right next to the salt shaker. Now common it was once a prized commodity that held a high price and drove global commerce. uniting humanity for the first time in thousands of years in totality. Be it good or bad it encouraged cultural exchange, built the glorious west, even if the east fell as an effect, and led to the discovery of a continent  and set of civilizations isolated from the world for ten thousand years. And it will even make you sneeze. 

Thanks of reading , 
The tulip guy:
Clark Roberts

Bodies to the Dust

 This poem is one of my favorites, its rather dark in some instances but is fantastic in its display of human mortality and the fading greatness that comes from even the greatest of feats, so is the journey of mankind. Be it with half forgotten memories of cruelty to the remaining desolation in our wake.

Please provide further insight and give me thoughts and opinions

Thanks for reading

Clark.E.Roberts 

Ozymandias: by Percy Bysshe Shelley

I met a traveller from an antique land

Who said: “Two vast and trunkless legs of stone

Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand,

Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown,

And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,

Tell that its sculptor well those passions read

Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,

The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed.

And on the pedestal these words appear --

‘My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’

Nothing beside remains. Round the decay

Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare

The lone and level sands stretch far away.”

The President Who Told The TRUTH!!!

Ode to the all mighty dollar

long may she stand

may she unite through an iron fist 

 may she control the scurrying masses

for humanity cannot stir itself through

its unconquerable ignorance

let us hope her dollar can

so long as the wise manage it well

New world order

     New world order. The root of some of the most influential conspiracies that exist in the world today. The question is does it exist? If so which of the groups is truly behind the various accusations made in its attempts in doing so? And is this organizations plan for a new world order actually working? Here are a few names, all groups which all follow similar directions and were all joined by some of the most influential people in world government and economy. The Illuminati, the free masons, the Nomads of Zurich, the Tarsus group. All accused of manipulating the worlds most influential systems and pulling the strings behind the curtains. Wars for the past half a millennium or more the means of their progression and extension of influence. The Spanish American caused by the accidental explosion of the battle ship Maine, WW1 started because the destruction of the "Listmania" which purely a passenger liner?/the so called Zimmerman telegrams, pear harbor and the destruction of a conveniently lined up/out dated pacific fleet which relayed a message to washing ton that it would be destroyed? As the Japanese believed it dishonorable to attack an opponent who was unaware. Yet the U.S did nothing at all to counter it, nothing! 911 was a staged destruction, efficiently and professionally demolished for the purpose of beginning a conflict in the middle east, particularly Iraq which, Al Qaeda was "most heavily based in" when in actuality it was Sadi Arabia and Afghanistan which the terrorist group was based in and the latter we went after once Iraq was taken. The goal here folks in either case the allocation of resources for the west. Iraq immense oil reserves, Afghanistan one of the largest untapped supplies in the world/the world supply of poppies opium, anesthetics. Who benefits? Oil companies, prices rise, global economy shifts, the wealthiest most influential groups/people take advantage of a worlds suffering economy through the allocation of immense resources and interests in the average persons life. The government bails out banks, major corporations, and the super rich, all of whom control the government. This allows for further domination on these large and wealthy groups parts. The idea, the driving force behind some of the greatest rulers in history, but done subtle through something that everyone needs but few are willing to fight. Money. Why the U.S? isn't it self centered? No, why? because the U.S has been their main base of operation since its founding. Economic, religious, and ideological freedom! Few restrictions to start, few taxes, allowed for the most influential economy since the roman empire or the numerous ancient Chinese dynasties to form. One that ruled and in many respects rules to this day. What they call themselves is unimportant, many names i'm sure have been fabricated, but their goal is the same.They may accomplish what many have attempted to do, Napoleon, the Monarchs of Europe, Hitler, Stalin, Marxist as well as communistic sentiment. All crushed, all through the aid in some way by the united states, and or these secret hands that guide it. Much of it is speculation, but looking at the world today there is still turmoil think about who it benefits, what its leading to, what organizations have been brought together to Governor the world politically, and who truly rules it? Whether the people ever truly know about these groups is unimportant, in fact the average persons ignorance is essential to their survival. After all how can you remove politicians you can't see? monarchs without heads to remove? That's what ingenuous about it no group, a secret group, can't be held accountable for its mistakes and the people it hurts. The blame is distributed amongst its so called rulers, leading to greater suffering, encouraging unification gradually surrendering freedoms to an all powerful system which directs its inhabitants lives from birth. Don't think at least this is true?Look at your life and mule it over. Whether or not this is right or wrong is up to the reader, and its relevance is as equally questionable. But a mind that does not question, is no mind at all but a script which is read by its possessor and a template for automaton like behavior. Call me crazy if you like but its better than being insane.

The beautiful plum

They have a truly beautiful blossom and have been 

known for it throughout the world for some time. In

ancient Japan the plum blossom began the tradition of

Hanami, flower viewing, which later was the viewing

of cherry blossoms rather than those of plums.The 

tradition continues to this day as a calibrated piece 

of their culture, and inspires festivals in its honor. 

The Tulip Guy; C.R 

Basic facts: Prunus domestica

Basic facts : Prunus domestica

Areas: hardiness 2-7

there are different verities 

so make sure to note this

Planting:

They are best planted in the fall, 

and must be planted in pollinating 

pairs as many are not self pollinating.

plant no farther than 50 ft apart but no

closer than 10 ft apart. Make sure to

fertilize well with manure and weed,

as they have a root system which has 

difficulty competing.

Care: 

Plum trees are relatively hardy so they

don't need a ton of care.

They do need to be regularly fertilized.

annually. 

They may need to be mulched

Cutting of suckers that emerge from the root 

system may be needed, as well as pruning.

During fruit production they produce 

more then they can handle and often need

some of it removed, or else it may damage

branches.

Common diseases:

sick plum

Fruit:

They fruit between 3-5 years of planting 

The tulip guy; C.R

Prunus Domestica & Mume

     The earliest records of the plum date back to around 500 B.C  where Confucius mentions then in his writings and musical compositions. About 400 years later in 65 B.C Pompey the great brought them as an extravagance from Asia to his gardens in Rome. They flourished and later s Alexanders armies marched to expand his boarders so to did the plums empire grow around the Mediterranean. Europeans enjoyed this variety so much that when they came to the new world, although there were wild plums they brought their own to grow and plant, which they did quite successfully. From Asia to the Americas plums exist to this day and are a treasure prized for their beautiful blossoms and their delectable fruit.

The Story of Human Rights

If Charlie Chaplin spoke to you take a look
his ideas are a working progress and are not
his ideas at all simple a human though almost 
as constant as humanity itself. So maybe there
will be a day, when all of humanity is bound 
together for the greater good of all.

The Greatest Speech Ever Made

This is perhaps the greatest speech ever made
and by a comedian no less!

Calling for a better world

     The facts of the matter are staring us in the face as they have for centuries. Humanity is capable, in many ways willing.Yet it does not act, not because there's no movement, but because of antiquated notions and old world orders. Each mind is able to change this world, with a smile, a haircut, a bountiful crop, or something as great as a new idea. All people want to help one another, as Chaplin said and i believe its true. So in the name of democracy lets make the world free and beautiful, and lets allow the human race to grow in terms of intellect as well as compassion. 

La danse a Bougival: Renoir 1883

This is a series of three paintings 

each in a different setting but both

depicting a dance, which if truly is

in an ideal world should be based

much in the principles of what

constitutes a lady or gentlemen.

Courtesy, thoughtfulness, and respect. 

Ladies and Gentlemen

     The definitions of either of these is grand, often referring to vast wealth and social prestige, but a unifying theme for either a gentlemen or lady in whatever circumstance or dictionary is that both gentlemen and ladies strive to make those around them comfortable through thoughtfulness, courtesy, and respect where it is due. These phrases are so often in our world today forgotten along with their meaning, and while it may not be of great fascination to many particularity those of my generation, and is seen more as common sense like anything if you don't use these very vital important lessons often imparted at an early age you will lose them, and i dread the day that there is neither a lady or gentlemen to be found. So please and thank you and hold a door or two.

Thanks for reading 

Clark.E.Roberts 

How they grow and what you need to know

Basic facts: Tulipa 

Areas: hardiness 3-8 

They are a perennial, so if cared for

properly will come back but are often

grown as perennials. 

planting:

When you get them plant them! They

 must be planted in the fall 6-8 weeks 

prior to frost 8 in down 4-6 in part.

They prefer sandy soil, and they will

meet their end if over watered by 

your hand or by mother natures, and 

should only be water during a dry spell

plant them pointed end up, and a water

 is needed to allow for initial growth.

Care:

Water during dry spell.Compost annually

Deadhead after flowering 

When foliage is yellow, 6 weeks, remove it.

Dig up annually, unless not needed.

Use only the largest bulbs when replanting

The smaller offspring can be grown larger.

Best Bulbs:

It depends on where you are 

but its important to pick a well

respected variety. They come
in a verity of beautiful colors.
enjoy and dig in and enjoy
learning and loving about these
wonderful flowers

Thanks for reading

The Tulip Guy;
C.R