Carolina Desert Chicory is a Strong and Beautiful ”Weed”
Carolina Desert Chicory is a Strong and Beautiful “Weed” tells readers a little bit about this beautiful weed and how it grows. It also explains why the author really likes this plant.
The Southern Magnolia is Another Great Iconic Tree
The Southern Magnolia is Another Great Iconic Tree introduces readers to this beautiful southern tree. It gives readers some basic information like range and preferred habitats. Finally, it talks about uses for the wood.
The Beautiful Blue Dashers Have Been Plentiful This Year
The Beautiful Blue Dashers Have Been Plentiful This Year shows readers a male and a female blue dasher dragonfly. It then goes on to discuss the author’s experiences with them on her own property.
The Beautiful Powderpuff Vine Makes Great Ground Cover
The Beautiful Powderpuff Vine Makes Great Ground Cover discusses this interesting, sensitive plant. It is non-native to the US, but common as a decorative plant and ground cover as well as an escaped flower growing wild.
The Beautiful Red Shouldered Stink Bug Can Damage Plants
The Beautiful Red Shouldered Stink Bug Can Damage Plants shows readers several images of this bright green bug. It also explains it life cycle, feeding habits, and range.
Beeblossom is Very Attractive to Small Pollinators
Beeblossom is Very Attractive to Small Pollinators shows readers a carpenter ant and a small fly searching for nectar on the little flowers and buds. It also explains how this native weed fits into the overall yearly blooming cycle of flowers.
Mimosas Produce a Beautiful, Fluffy Spring Flower
Mimosas Produce a Beautiful, Fluffy Spring Flower reminds readers of the beauty of the late spring flowers of the mimosa tree. It also tells readers about the bright green seed pods that will arrive in fall and are the end stage of these lovely flowers.
I Hope You Have a Wonderful Memorial Day!
I Hope You Have a Wonderful Memorial Day! wishes all readers a happy holiday and explains what the holiday celebrates. It also offers several suggestions for ways to celebrate. It then shows several nature photos taken in one of our State Parks.
Flea Beetles are Beautiful and Pretty Cool
Flea Beetles are Beautiful and Pretty Cool explains several facts about flea beetles as a group since most of them are difficult to tell apart. It also shows readers how they are related to other leaf eating beetles and describes their life cycle.
Bee Flies are Very Interesting to Watch Feed
Bee Flies are Very Interesting to Watch Feed discusses bee flies which are flies that strongly resemble bees. It particularly discusses their feeding habits and an unusual feeding behavior noticed by the author.
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