Cindy Pierce
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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
Category Archives: Insects
The Noble Vitex
Originally Published June 2011 When I first moved into my home about 19 years ago, the yard had very little in the way of landscaping and trees. Today I have several varieties of oak trees scattered around the front and … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Plants
Tagged accent trees for Texas, accent trees for the south, blooming trees, blooms that attract bees, blooms that attract butterflies, chaste tree, cool colors for the landscape, deciduous trees, drought resistant trees, palmate leaves, purple blooms, small trees, trees for Texas, trees similar to Crape Myrtles, white blooms
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Lovely Lantana
Originally posted April 2011 After we celebrate a late Easter holiday this weekend, we can begin to think about what we’d like to plant for summer color in our landscapes. By May 1st, most of our perennials should be showing … Continue reading
What’s Eating Your Petunias?
Originally posted July 2012 Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel at Seven Falls in Manitou Springs, Colorado Photo by Cindy Pierce June 2012 The above photo is by far one of my favorites of all time. I took it a few weeks ago … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Insects, Plants
Tagged arthritis, hornworns, moonflowers, nightshade plants, pepper spray, petunias, sphinx moths, squirrels, tomatoes
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Where Have All the Geckos Gone?
Originally Posted 1/25/2013 I love geckos. I love them for many reasons: I think they are are cute. They have super-hero suction feet. They are kindof transparent, especially on their underside. They have big, beautiful eyes. They are lightning fast … Continue reading
Capulin Volcano
Originally posted July 2, 2012 I recently returned from a vacation whereby ten members of my extended family traveled in three separate vehicles from the North Texas area to the Colorado Springs area. Fortunately for us, we managed to get … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Plants, Seasons, Travel
Tagged aphids, arid plants, attractions between Texas and Colorado, capulin volcano, ladybeetles, ladybugs, migration of ladybugs, New Mexico attractions, skunkbush, volcanoes in New Mexico
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