Aogashima Volcano, Japan

Aogashima (青ヶ島?) is a volcanic Japanese island in the Philippine Sea.[1] The island is administered by Tokyo and located approximately 358 kilometres (222 mi) south of Tokyo and 64 kilometres (40 mi) south of Hachijō-jima

The history of human settlement on Aogashima is uncertain. Most of the people in Aogashima are Japanese. The island is mentioned in Edo period records kept at Hachijō-jima, which record volcanic activity in 1652, and from 1670-1680. An earthquake swarm in July 1780 was followed by steam rising from the lakes in the Ikenosawa Caldera. Further earthquakes in May 1781 led to an eruption. In April 1783, lava flows from the Maruyama cone resulted in the evacuation of all 63 households on the island. During a massive eruption in 1785, some 130-140 of the population of 327 islanders perished.

Najpiękniejsze żywopłoty.

Jedną z zalet formowanych żywopłotów jest to, że zajmują mało miejsca. Poza tym chronią i zdobią. Wykonane ze starannie dobranych roślin mogą zaskakiwać urodą przez cały sezon.

Żeby żywopłot dobrze pełnił swoją funkcję, trzeba pamiętać o kilku sprawach. Musi być jednakowo oświetlony - fragmenty pogrążone w cieniu rozwijają się słabiej. Ponieważ rośliny rosną tu w dużym, nienaturalnym zagęszczeniu, konkurują ze sobą o wodę i pokarm. Efektem jest szybkie wyjałowienie gleby, dlatego już na etapie sadzenia trzeba zapewnić roślinom jak najlepsze podłoże, zgodne z ich wymaganiami, a później regularnie je nawozić i oczywiście podlewać (dotyczy to zwłaszcza młodych żywopłotów). Pamiętajmy też o ściółkowaniu podłoża kompostem lub skoszoną trawą.

 Żywopłoty w miejscach słonecznych możemy tworzyć z wcześnie kwitnących tawuł, pięciorników, ogników szkarłatnych, żywotników, jałowców bądź berberysów. Natomiast w cieniu doskonale radzą sobie cisy, porzeczki ozdobne, irgi oraz bukszpany.

Missouri Botanical Garden - St. Louis

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is also known informally as Shaw's Garden for founder and philanthropist Henry Shaw.

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical institutions in the United States and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education of international repute, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis, with 79 acres (32 ha) of horticultural display. It includes a 14-acre (5.7 ha) Japanese strolling garden named Seiwa-en; the Climatron geodesic dome conservatory; a children's garden, including a pioneer village; a playground; a fountain area and a water locking system, somewhat similar to the locking system at the Panama Canal; an Osage camp; and Henry Shaw’s original 1850 estate home. It is adjacent to Tower Grove Park, another of Shaw’s legacies.

Monte Titano, San Marino

Monte Titano ("Mount Titan")[2] is a mountain of the Apennines and the highest peak in San Marino. It stands at 739 m (2,425 ft) above sea level[3] and is located immediately to the east of the capital, San Marino.

It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 under the combined title "San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano". Inscribed under reference no. 1245 criteria iii, the two together encompass an area of 55 ha with a buffer zone of 167 ha. It encompasses Mount Titano and the other structures such as the fortification towers, walls, gates and bastions, as well as a neo-classical basilica located on it and its slopes forming a small but unique urban conglomerate. Straddled on the ridge of Mount Titano is the city of San Marino of the Republic of San Marino on the eastern part of the Italian peninsula, it has a hoary history starting from early 4th century. According to the legend related to the Mount and its precincts a small monastery existed on top of the Mount during the 8th century. The mountainous landscape provides excellent views of its surroundings, and its isolated location ensured the needed seclusion for San Marino to survive as a Republic over the past several centuries.

KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDENS

Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden (小石川後楽園?) is in Koishikawa, Bunkyō, Tokyo, adjacent to Tokyo Dome City.

It is one of two surviving Edo period clan gardens in modern Tokyo, the other being Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden, and one of the oldest and best preserved parks in Tokyo.[1] The construction was started in 1629 by Tokugawa Yorifusa, the daimyo (feudal lord) of Mito han, and was completed by his successor, Tokugawa Mitsukuni. Mitsukuni named this garden "Kōraku-en" (Kōraku means "enjoying afterwards") after a Chinese teaching of "a governor should worry before people and enjoy after people". The garden shows strong Chinese character in its design, as it was influenced by the West Lake of Hangzhou.[2] Kōrakuen was appointed as a special place of scenic beauty and a special historic site based on the cultural properties protection law of Japan. All through Japan, there are only seven premises which enjoy double appointments by this Law. They are Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji and Sampo-in of Dogoji in Kyoto, the trace of Nibo-no-miya in the former capital of Heijō-kyō in Nara, Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima and Hamarikyū and Kōrakuen in Tokyo. The park can be accessed by walking from Iidabashi Station or Kōrakuen Station. Regular hours are from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening. General admission is 300 yen.