A Bold Jumping Spider
December 24, 2010
One of the common spiders I encounter while cleaning out bird boxes and removing growth tubes from planted trees
Read more.Backyard Wildlife & Medicinal Plants
December 23, 2010
On a late November visit to o ur VA farm, we find birds are feeding on the banquet of seeds
Read more.A Lazy Afternoon at a Pond
December 23, 2010
Although I can get excited about any type of habitat, I will admit that water attracts my interest more
Read more.A Wildflower Walking Tour Dec. 16, 2010
December 20, 2010
On a cool day in SW Florida we had an unexpectedly large group of 41 hikers who showed up
Read more.A Ramble at Wildflower Preserve 12.8.10
December 20, 2010
While continuing to cut trails at the new 78 acre Wildflower Preserve south of Englewood, FL (owned by Lemon
Read more.The Remarkable Migration of the Red-Necked Phalarope
December 1, 2010
I am sure that each of us has favorite places on the planet where we are particularly fond of
Read more.End of Summer Ramble in the Blue Ridge
December 1, 2010
What is your favorite time of the year? I would have to say Spring with late Summer a close runner-up.
Read more.A Ramble at Wildflower Preserve Nov. 12, 2010
December 1, 2010
It is interesting and amazing how sometimes a small amount of time spent outdoors yields such a profusion of
Read more.A Ramble at Wildflower Preserve 12.21.10
November 26, 2010
Folks continue to be extremely interested in an old golf course in Charlotte County, FL, now being transformed into
Read more.Changing of the Guard – The Incredible Migration of Dragonflies
November 4, 2010
I am writing this in mid-September while enjoying the sights and sounds of early Fall in the Blue Ridge
Read more.Summer in The Horn of Plenty
November 4, 2010
Two of the most striking plants in bloom at the end of Summer on our farm are red and
Read more.A Spider Attacks a Bumble Bee and Loses
November 4, 2010
On a cool day in early Fall there was reduced insect activity, but I amused myself by watching the
Read more.Why Are Some Snakes Black?
November 4, 2010
It is a normal reaction for the human mind to become accustomed to certain things and not to question
Read more.Caterpillars in the Parsley
November 2, 2010
When you plant a garden you often end up feeding the critters more than yourself. So rather than get
Read more.Co-evolution and a Tale of Two Lobelias
November 2, 2010
Two of the most striking plants in bloom at the end of Summer on our farm are red and
Read more.In Praise of Spiders
October 31, 2010
I enjoy watching spiders but admit to being a bit reluctant about picking them up. Although humans tend to
Read more.Hornworms or Hummers?
October 31, 2010
My wife and I have devoted a lot of effort to providing plants for wildlife to utilize for food and
Read more.Marvelous Milkweeds
October 31, 2010
I am a huge fan of milkweeds due to their special attraction not only to monarch butterflies but also
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