This is definitely in the spirit of the canary in the coal mine. Driving the Pacific Flyway or the marshland alongside highway 37, there are lots of birds. BUTThe New York Times had a long article on Friday, September 20 on bird loss.
What color do you think of when you hear the word October? It's a strange question, but I would guess what popped into your head is the word orange. Orange leaves, orange pumpkins, orange sweet potatoes, orange carrots, and orange persimmons.
NATURE'S PALETTE: The Science of Plant Color By: David Lee I had just finished seeing the most delicious 18th art exhibit at the Norton Simon Museum in LA when I wandered into the museum shop.
I read recently an article published by the American Rose Society entitled Beetlemania. I am a member of the ARS but this article came unsolicited about a couple of rose bugs.
When we moved into our home in Vacaville quite a few years ago, we discovered that the previous owner had done some amazing things with the landscaping. There were beautiful mature fruit trees, a gorgeous palm tree, and some lovely areas of the yard that had their own separate gardening areas.