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Opposition wants PNG Government to Explain US Security deal as President Biden cancels Visit to PNG

Papua New Guineans, wanting to catch a glimpse of  US President, will be disappointed following foreign media reports that  President Joe Biden has cancelled his stop-over trip to Papua New Guinea. When reacting to the news, Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang, says as a country, we do understand, that there are domestic issues back in the United States that needed his attention. The Opposition Leader, however, said the cancellation of the trip would give the opportunity for the Prime Minister to tell this country what this Defense Cooperation Treaty is all about. PNG opposition leader  Mr. Lelang said, information on the contents of the Defense Cooperation Treaty with the United States was sketchy, therefore, created a lot of confusion and uneasiness around the country as to what this means for us. The Opposition is calling on the Prime Minister to come out and tell the nation the details of the Defense Cooperation Treaty. The Opposition Leader reminded the Government that we have a forei...

Cold Hardy Spanish Moss? Try growing Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'

It is undeniable that the pendulous hanging growth of Spanish moss – Tillandsia usneoides is evocative of the tropical and subtropical climates of central America. However if you want to replicat this effect in colder, northern European countries then unfortunately Spanish moss isn’t going to survive. However if you are happy to squint a little you can achieve a strongly similar look by growing Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’. This wonder hanging plant cultivar makes for a great substituent albeit that it is not an epiphyte and will need to have its root system growing in a pot. To find out more about this under-used yet tough-as-old-boots (at least in the south of England) herbaceous perennial then check out our video above. If you would like to support our YouTube channel then consider subscribing buy click onto the ‘Subscribe’ button and that way you will never miss a video.