One of my absolutely favorite plants is the passion flower vine (passiflora). According to Wikipedia there are aproximately 500 species of this flowering plant. I only have experience growing the vine type. The passion flower can also produce a fruit – known as the passion fruit – which is frequently used in juice mixes. This [...]
Posts Tagged ‘backyard’
2 Dec
Backyard Darwin
Who feeds the birds? I sure do – and I’ve never given it more than a second thought, believing I was doing my part to keep them fat and healthy through tough times. Yet scientists have recently concluded that feeding your backyard feathered friends can lead to profound evolutionary changes. Read more in this article [...]
25 Nov
Self Propelled Flowers
“Butterflies are self propelled flowers.” ~ R.H. Heinlein Yes, well, could someone please identify this butterfly? The butterflies at my parents house this year were quite prolific. Especially this variety. I don’t think its a monarch, orange/brown color wasn’t quite as bright and no defining black lines.
20 Nov
Curious Sciurus
So the title of this blog is supposed to be a funny take on the Eastern Gray Squirrel’s “scientific” name: Sciurus carolinensis. But really, I’m about to introduce you to the most famous squirrel in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. * drum roll please * His name is Bud-Bud. Raised as an orphan by my parents, he [...]
16 Nov
Mr. Cottontail; We’re Finished.
Dear Mr. Cottontail, There seems to be an increasing number of you and your kin moving into my backyard. At first I didn’t mind and I actually enjoyed your antics. Dashing here and there. Pouncing on one another. Climbing onto the tree stump to look over your land. Putting on x-rated shows for the kids [...]
6 Nov
Crazy Chipmunk
Not a very clear picture (taken through the back window). But this little creature greets me almost every day after work as he scurries around the back porch. His favorite post is atop the lawnmowe wheel. From there, he can keep an eye out over the yard and glance over his should to see what [...]
5 Sep
Backyard
I am simply amazed by the sheer number of rabbits that exist in our backyard. Fortunately, they didn’t wreak too much havoc on my garden. Save for my green beans. (And I didn’t even have a fence around it!) Note to self: Rabbits LOVE green beans! Stalks, leaves, beans and all!
25 Aug
Caterpillars Have High Hopes
There’s always light at the end of the tunnel! Just remember what happens to caterpillars and ugly ducklings! (Most of them anyway.)
17 Jul
Buzz Buzz Little Bee
Is he licking his lips or cleaning his feet? You tell me. Ever wonder how a bee actually makes that buzzing noise? A bee actually makes the air vibrate. Bees can buzz when their wings are moving or still. Some believe it is caused by the vibration of the muscles in the thorax. If you [...]
13 Apr
Beauty and the Grasshopper
How awful is it that I can’t even remember where I captures this little guy? Is it even a grasshopper or a katydid? He was enjoying exploring his flower and was very kind to pause for a picture. Ever try grasshopper pie? Sounds delicious, but I’ve never actually baked such a dessert completely from scratch [...]
