Oregano related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram. Oregano has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves. It is a perennial, although it is grown as an annual in colder climates, as it often does not survive the winter. Oregano is planted in early spring, the plants being spaced apart in fairly dry soil, with full sun. Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline), with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. It prefers a hot, relatively dry climate, but does well in other environments. Many subspecies and strains
Eastern Mediterranean Squadron Eastern Mediterranean Squadron The Eastern Mediterranean Squadron and later known as the British Aegean Squadron was a sub- command of the Mediterranean Fleet based at Mudros from 1914 to 1916 then alternating between Mudros and Salonika from 1917 to 1919. The Eastern Mediterranean Squadron was established in September 1914 as a sub-command of the Mediterranean Fleet. In August 1917 it was redesignated the British Aegean Squadron for the remainder of World War One and when it was gradually disbanded from May to September 1919. Eastern Mediterranean Command structure as of 19 February 1915. Note:The post was also styled as Commander-in-Chief,