1. Pine needle bundles. Pines send out their needles in clusters or bundles of two, three or five, depending on

1. The prospering dog. The common coyote, Canis Latrans, is among the most successful large mammals when it comes to

1. Silent flyers. Owls fly silently owing to the structure of their wings. Serrated edges along the feathers and a

1. Growing it. Aloe needs bright, indirect light and not much water. If you provide those two things, an aloe

1. Tulips rising in fall. Much of Canada has been enjoying a bit of unseasonably warm weather this fall. Some

1. Peace. Olive branches are a symbol of peace, and so we will look further into this species this week,

1. Bat flower. One of the scary plants, the handsome Tacca chantrieri flowers are almost black and a little reminiscent

1. Cruelty-free herding. Want to farm animals without killing them? Consider sheep, goats, rabbits or alpacas. You can raise these

1. Roots or stems. Bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers; which are which? There are true bulbs, as in onions and

1. Native or Persian? The walnuts you put in cookies and pies are probably Persian, or Juglans regia, also known