The December 2017 Natural Shore Technologies newsletter has great photos of some prairie forbs and grasses in winter which would be helpful in identifying these plants. Instead of trying to duplicate the photos in this post, I thought I would just share the link. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Extinction
We went to see the latest Star Wars episode "The Last Jedi" over the Christmas holiday and it brought to mind an article I had read recently about the discovery of the fossil of a horseshoe crab which became extinct 245 million years ago. The fossil, discovered in Idaho, has been named Vaderlimulus … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2017
Today is Monday, December 25, 2017. It's Christmas Day. A day for giving gifts and sharing our happiness with family and friends. Enjoy! But, take care and be safe as you travel from one destination to another. My wish for you this holiday season is a blessed Christmas celebration and a bright … [Read more...]
December 21, 2017 – Solstice
Thursday, December 21st was the first day of winter. It was the winter Solstice. The shortest day of the year (for those of us who live north of the equator), but also the promise of longer days in the future. It was also four days before Christmas 2017. I love winter. I love the clean look of … [Read more...]
Snowy Owls
This winter looks like it may be a good year for observing snowy owls (Nyctea scandiaca) in many of the northern lower 48. We seem to be having a snowy owl irruption. … [Read more...]
Wings – Xerces Society Newsletter
The Xerces Society's Fall 2017 issue of the Wings newsletter is a must read for native plant gardeners and natural landscapers. It includes several articles related to natural landscaping and native plants. Research results of a study on invertebrates focused on native vs. nonnative plants in … [Read more...]