Monthly Archives: August 2016

Straw Hall Care and Maintenance Manual Natural Hydraulic Lime Floor Care: Straw Hall has very thick flooring that’s made of “Natural Hydraulic Lime” (NHL) plaster. The floor has “hydronic” heat, with many rows of plastic pipe (for circulating hot fluids … Continue reading →

The western pond turtle is California’s only native freshwater turtle, featuring a 4-to-9-inch olive or brown shell, a yellowish belly, and dark head markings. They live in slow-moving streams, ponds, and marshes and often come out of the water to … Continue reading →