Wild Edibles: Curly Dock Aka Yellow Dock Curly dock is a wild edible that can be found in many places. Yards, gardens, forest, and even desert areas; docks have different varieties according to where it is found. Curly dock in the south U.S can be found in fields and lawns that house weeds without being …
Month: January 2018
Squirrels Show The Way Humans are the only species on Earth that claim to possess the sixth sense but behave irrational. Might be that they think too much, get trapped in unwanted worries, and end up without enjoying the life. Nature is the best tutor as it throws up an infinite number of methods, tactics, …
The Easy Way to Stake a Tree We don’t vaccinate ourselves against everything in the world because it helps our immune systems grow stronger and more resilient to infection as we grow older. The same applies to young trees experiencing wind and inclement weather. These external factors help trees grow strong and develop sturdy root …
How Do Male Bats Court Females to Mate? Bats will never let you down when it comes to learning something new and interesting. They are a fascinating species of mammal, and the only mammals capable of true flight. On top of this remarkable trait, bats also exhibit unique mating behaviors; many of which are not …
The Dancing Sun Rays Of Twilight Every morning and every evening on planet Earth, when the sky is clear of obscuring clouds and the view of the horizon is not blocked by mountains, hills, trees, or buildings, nature’s solar light show can be seen and enjoyed. This is morning or evening twilight. The orb of …
Zap! Watch Out – Lightning Safety in the Mountains I love hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains and I have learned how important it is to plan all of my activities early in the day. This is because during the afternoons in the Rockies there are often storm clouds and lightning over the high …
The 3 Most Common Nuisance Bat Species in North America Right now it’s winter, which means that most bats have already migrated or hibernated for the season. This means that winter is the perfect time to tackle all of your nuisance bat problems, like sealing up entry and exit points, replacing attic insulation, installing new …
Different Types of Mulberry That Grow Into Tall Trees or Short Bushes Mulberry is the name given to plants in the Moraceae family which were introduced to the US from Asia. There are different types of mulberry that grow into tall trees or short bushes. White mulberry grows incredibly tall while the black type only …
Check Out This Black Gum Tree Fact Sheet Gum trees may be popular among the Kookaburras, but they are not a high value tree here in the Northeastern parts of the United States. If you are looking to improve your property’s value, Black Gum trees may not be the best landscaping choice; however, if you …
Lizard Eating Plant Tropical pitcher plants are the kings of the carnivore plants in the world. They are the only carnivore plants that can grow to large sizes big enough to swallow large insects to large rodents. Tropical pitcher plants are native to the old tropics, occurring around Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Sumatra. There are …