Florida Has Yet Another Interesting and Useful Weed introduces readers to the hyssopleaf thoroughwort plant, a member of the aster family. It goes on to explain the various ways that this plant is useful.
Enjoy the Amazing Creativity of International Artist’s Day honors artists and creators in all media. This blog gives some history about the day and recommends ways that people can celebrate.
It’s an Important Day; the International Day of Climate Action gives a short history of climate related science and activism. It then explains how you can celebrate today and how n days to come.
You Never Know Where You’re Going to Find Beautiful Wildlife reminds readers to be vigilant when looking for wildlife specimens. It goes on to give the example of the author’s encounter with some common buckeye butterflies, and tells a bit about them.
Hey, Hey, Hey, It’s National Reptile Awareness Day! introduces the day and explains which animals are being celebrated. It goes on to recommend ways that you can have fun and celebrate this important day.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of the Beautiful Water Hyacinth explains why this highly invasive, nonnative plant is so bad for the environment. It then also some of the many uses that this plant has.
The Common Eastern Bumblebee is a Powerful Pollinator discusses the life cycle and the life style of the most common bumblebee in eastern North America. It also explains why these bees are such great pollinators that they are sometimes raised for use in agriculture.
The Gulf Fritillary is One of Florida’s Most Spectacular Butterflies shows multiple images of the gorgeous adult butterfly and the caterpillar and tells readers about the butterfly’s unique lifestyle. It also discusses it’s range and habitat so that you will know where to find them yourself.
The Radiant Afternoon Sun as Seen Through a Palm Frond
Spotted Bee Balm is a Beautiful and Complex Fall Flower discusses the complex structure of this pretty member of the mint family. It then goes on to explain the various uses that this plant has.
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