Planting. 1  Always sow fresh seed. 2  Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow as soon as the soil is workable. 3  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12-15 inches and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. Always sow fresh seed. 2  Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow as soon as the soil is workable. 3  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12-15 inches and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. 4  Sow 2 seeds per inch Â½ an inch deep.
Quick Facts : Festival of Souls. The Festival of Souls also referred as Obon, is a Buddhist celebration, celebrated during July in Japan and August in China. This is not an official national holiday. The Japanese believe that during this period the souls of their ancestors return to their homes on earth.
The 14th of every month is a holiday in South Korea. Propelled by an obsession of anything romantic or cute and encouraged by savvy marketers, a large number of Koreans observe at least twelve unofficial couple-based holidays a year. While these are considered âoff the calendar,â the 14th of every month is being recognized by more and more people as a way to celebrate love (or mourn the lack thereof).