Category Archives: Interesting Facts/Thoughts

Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)

Navigating this 2020 pandemic, I have made a point to get outside and walk in my neighborhood every day. Nature always brings a balance in life, I believe, and this is my way of balancing out the uncertainty we are … Continue reading

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The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats

The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Ornamental Tree or Shrub that Bears Healthy Fruit Continue reading

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Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature

Originally posted Summer 2011. As we begin to enter Stage 2 of mandatory water conservation in my area, it got me to thinking about ways we can both help ourselves (economically) and the environment (ecologically) during this drought season. In … Continue reading

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The Great White Buffalo

Originally posted 2011. For the past month or so I have been seeing an unusual, brownish-rust colored bird at my feeder. I’d only been able to view it from a distance or through my window screen, but determined its size … Continue reading

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Collecting Seed

To easily find seeds on a plant, look to where its flowers were blooming. Continue reading

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Making the Best of Used Coffee Grounds and Plastic Pods

February 10, 2020 ***Unfortunately, due to a temporary glitch with my hosting program earlier this month, I lost connection with some of my subscribers. If you did not receive this post via your email subscription or FaceBook sign-up and you’d … Continue reading

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