Archive for 2015
Accipiters shake things up at winter gatherings
A sharp-shinned hawk waits patiently by the Arboretum birdfeeders recently Oh, the stress of being a good holiday host. It’s so hard for a host to relax when there are so many things to worry about: Will my guests find the place alright? Will they like the food I am serving? Will they be […]
Don’t get burned by Wild Parsnip
Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) grows wild in a variety of areas, like this road ditch Well, it’s that time of year again. The time when the increase in temperature is accompanied by a corresponding decrease in your neighbor’s yardwork attire. If you are fortunate, you have the sort of neighbor who looks good in less […]
Happy Groundhog Day!
Having entered the doldrums of winter, it is now, more than ever, that we need a holiday to bolster our spirits. Thank goodness Groundhog’s Day is here! Unfortunately, Groundhog’s Day is not nearly as prominent of a holiday as one might think it should be for such a critical time of year. Surely Groundhog’s Day […]