The Yellow Garden Spider is Great for Gardens and Yards discusses the lifestyle of this beautiful spider and how it is similar to and different from other orb weavers. It also explains why these spiders are great for gardens.
Panicled-Leaf Ticktrefoil is Incredibly Useful to People and Wildlife
Panicled Leaf Ticktrefoil is Incredibly Useful to People and Wildlife discusses the various uses for this beautiful plant for both people and for wildlife. It also talks about the sticky seeds that these plants are famous for.
The Slender Meadow Katydid is a Well Hidden Wildlife Gem explains why this common insect is rarely seen by most people. It also gives information about the lifestyle and lifecycle of the katydid.
Happy Veterinary Nurses’s (or Technician’s) Day!!! puts out a huge thank you to everyone who works as a veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, or veterinary assistant. It then thanks some special people who have been especially important to the author.
An Adorable Little Green Tree Frog Hidden in the Grass explains how and why the image was produced with a tunnel vision effect.
Spiderworts are Very Interesting and Beautiful Plants tells readers some basic facts about the spiderworts and Ohio spiderwort specifically. It then discusses edible and medicinal uses for this plant.
A Beautiful Sunset is Great Any Time of Year
Today is Both World Animal Day and World Habitat Day explains the reasons for both of these celebrations and how they compliment each other.
An Awesome New Neighbor is a Gopher Tortoise tells the story of the author’s encounter with her new neighbor, a Florida gopher tortoise. It then goes on to explain one of the laws protecting these threatened animals from their worst enemy, man.
Lovebugs: A Pain for Motorists, but Great for the Environment tells readers what lovebugs are and how they are both annoying to drivers when they swarm and how they are also helpful to the environment. It also explains the lifecycle of this unusual insect.

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