alpine
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This is a time when I’m supposed to use my years of wisdom to passively reflect on the alpine memories of my youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The model assumes that the bird needs the current climate set-up that exists in alpine meadows in the future too, a reasonable but not certain assumption.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
An estimated 5,000 plant species grow across Taiwan, occupying environments that extend from humid tropical rainforests near sea level to cold alpine tundra at the highest elevations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fischer’s assurances notwithstanding, his peripatetic alpine career was rough on his family.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
“No alpines are going to bloom all season,” Chips said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
At Oliver Nurseries, the alpines and plants that favor troughlike conditions are a small part of the vast offerings, as they have been since the nursery opened nearly 60 years ago.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
Including Chips and her infectious love of alpines.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
The openings between rocks offer opportunities for planting sun-loving alpines, succulents or small spring-flowering bulbs — plants with shallow roots that prefer well-drained soil.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
The selection of suitable alpines, perennials and shrubs and trees also necessitates considerable knowledge on the part of the gardener.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
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