St. Vincent's Seminary, The Cape - Cape Girardeau, MO

03/27/2025

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Students used to annually coat all the trees that approached the seminary off Morgan Oak and around the quadrangle!

The ancient Maya pioneered a remarkable, environmentally friendly technique to protect their trees and crops: limewashing.

This method involved applying a mixture of burnt lime and water to tree trunks, creating a natural barrier against pests.

Insects that might otherwise climb the trunks and damage the trees or their fruits were effectively deterred by this simple yet ingenious solution.

Beyond pest control, limewash also possessed antifungal and antiseptic properties, shielding the trees from diseases and promoting healthier growth.

This organic approach to agriculture was not only effective but also sustainable, relying on readily available natural materials instead of synthetic chemicals.

The Maya's innovation demonstrates how traditional knowledge can harmonize with the environment while safeguarding food sources.

Today, limewashing continues to inspire modern organic farming practices, proving that ancient wisdom can offer practical solutions for a healthier, greener future.
Their legacy underscores the value of sustainable methods in protecting both crops and ecosystems.

Text credit: Earth Unreal

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01/01/2024

The lineup has been announced for the 2024 Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series, which will help fund the reconstruction of the nation's oldest Black settlement—a Catholic fort built in 1700s Florida.

Tickets are on sale now for two weekends of February shows. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/fort-mose-jazz-blues-series-2024-lineup/

12/31/2023

As the Seminary was in the past.

12/20/2023

12/14/2022

https://www.baue.com/obituaries/william-norath

RIP fellow seminarian and friend - Bill Norath

View William Alfred “Al” Norath's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook.

09/22/2022

An open air school in 1957, Netherlands ⁣ In the beginning of the 20th century a movement towards open air schools took place in Europe. Classes were taught in forests so that students would benefit physically and mentally from clean air and sunlight.

09/22/2022

Niagara Falls during the freeze of 1911.

09/22/2022

The Beatles pose with “The Greatest”, Muhammad Ali at the Fifth Street Gym on Miami Beach, 1964.

09/22/2022

May 1922: 78-year-old Robert T. Lincoln (son of Abraham Lincoln) is helped up the steps at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.