Mayapple
Now, here is a very interesting plant that, unlike the two previous plants in this series, happens to be native to Eastern North America. It is interesting that I found it on my property, since it is a plant that … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Nature
Burdock
Continuing the series started with Colt’s Foot, we move on to the Burdock (arctium lappa) plant: This is another plant that is native to Europe and, because the seeds have hooks on them that grab onto nearly anything, it makes … Continue reading →
Colt’s Foot
I visited my property in Floyd County last week to take care of a number of things and, while there, took pictures of plants and flowers that were unfamiliar to me. Fred First, the resident botanical expert in Floyd, identified … Continue reading →
The Woods in Winter
I returned last week from my latest trip to Floyd, VA, filled with excitement that my plans are jelling and that I am making progress towards my goals. Tropical Storm Ida had posed no threat to Florida several days before … Continue reading →
Roadside Flowers
Doesn’t it always happen? You’re driving along and you see the prettiest flower on the side of the road and you can’t stop or pull over to take a closer look. It happened to me quite frequently on this trip, … Continue reading →
‘Shrooms
On prior visits, I had seen a few mushrooms here and there, scattered about the property. They must have been pretty hardy, since my prior visits were in early Spring and late Fall, judging by the number of mushrooms I … Continue reading →
Spring in South Florida
I’ve learned that folks who haven’t visited South Florida have the misconception that there is no winter here. While it doesn’t get cold by northern standards, the plants do slow down and many actually lose their leaves. Among native trees, … Continue reading →
Christian Environmentalism
Some weeks ago, a friend sent me a link to the Defenders of Wildlife site, where I viewed a disturbing video that showed wolves being hunted from airplanes in Alaska. That video is on this blog – one of the … Continue reading →
Sarah Palin’s views on wildlife
A friend just sent me a link to a very disturbing YouTube video that I think everyone should view. Granted, most of the population of the United States lives in urban and suburban areas and have little connection to Nature … Continue reading →