Published July 16, 2015 Mantis prayer The praying mantis is named for its posture of apparent prayer with its forelegs as seen in this photo. I imagine this […]
Published May 19, 2015 Snake in the grass Unlike the origin of that phrase referring to a poisonous snake this is a totally harmless garter snake exploring my lawn. I […]
Published October 11, 2015 Climbing False Buckwheat This vine grows on top of other plants and can extend 20 feet though usually in my yard it stays below around […]
Published November 20, 2015 Ultra Violet In my woods one of the first wildflowers is the violet, often blooming in late winter. They are gone from my forest […]