tugbrethil , No worries... you can view both online in their entirety! BOTANY OF DESIRE is a documentary which tells the utterly original story of everyday plants and the way they have domesticated humankind. An interpretation of the relationship between plants and people. This two-hour documentary explores plant evolution and takes viewers from the potato fields of Peru and Idaho, the apple forests of Kazakhstan, and the tulip markets of Amsterdam. View online in it's entirety: here This is another related program by the same presenter on LINK TV (a cable access channel) which is timely: Deep Agriculture Traditional methods of agriculture in most developed nations have long ignored environmental concerns. Factors such as soil erosion, water shortage and the impact of chemicals on bio-systems have been overlooked in favour of massive crop yields and cheaper food. But what impact does this have on our health and our environment? View online in it's entirety: here

I found the full length film "Botany of Desire" online -- you can view the entire 9.5 hours yourself, whenever you want. The url link you provided for "Deep Agriculture" is wonderful, too. It's possible to watch the entire documentary online there, too. Both PBS and Link TV are favorites of ours -- and well worth supporting, of course. We only discovered Link TV recently this year with our Dish Network programming. Thanks, Kathy Here is a link that might be useful: Botany of Desire - view online - Full Length

Hi again deee. Yes, I have been busy - and I have moved it all back but with a change so that I can see out my front window still. I reversed the arm chair and the love seat. AnnieD - please see attached link to the new set up. I don't think those red curtains will stay but they have the bold factor all right! I put 'em up so I would see if that bold window treatment idea of yours would help And it does. I also turned that little rug sideways so that it extends toward the fireplace further (along with the love seat) as it will when I get a bigger one. Now I don't feel like that corner of the room is unfinished looking. Here is a link that might be useful: Living Room 3

amysrq, thanks so much for that link - their products are absolutely so interesting and unusual. What a fun way to add a small punch of color. I found several items there to consider and I was pleased to see the prices were very reasonable too. I wish I'd known about them before the holidays because I see lots of items I could buy my children for gifts - okay I need to remember for next year and their birthdays. Just look at those umbrellas and tell me that you wouldn't enjoy carrying one and using it during a gloomy rainy day? They make you smile, I'm buying one for myself and I may buy a couple for my umbrella stand. tryin2grow - thanks for the link and you deserve the applause. I'm like you, I think sprinkling a few of these colorful items around the house is playful- too much is well too much, but to pull out a pair of fun salad implements for a weekday meal or a funky mirror from your otherwise sedate purse just adds a touch of je ne sais quoi. Sky