10 Neat Things: About Pines
1. Pine needle bundles. Pines send out their needles in clusters or bundles of two, three or five, depending on
Read more1. Pine needle bundles. Pines send out their needles in clusters or bundles of two, three or five, depending on
Read more1. The prospering dog. The common coyote, Canis Latrans, is among the most successful large mammals when it comes to
Read more1. Silent flyers. Owls fly silently owing to the structure of their wings. Serrated edges along the feathers and a
Read more1. Growing it. Aloe needs bright, indirect light and not much water. If you provide those two things, an aloe
Read more1. Tulips rising in fall. Much of Canada has been enjoying a bit of unseasonably warm weather this fall. Some
Read more1. Peace. Olive branches are a symbol of peace, and so we will look further into this species this week,
Read more1. Bat flower. One of the scary plants, the handsome Tacca chantrieri flowers are almost black and a little reminiscent
Read more1. Cruelty-free herding. Want to farm animals without killing them? Consider sheep, goats, rabbits or alpacas. You can raise these
Read more1. Roots or stems. Bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers; which are which? There are true bulbs, as in onions and
Read more1. Native or Persian? The walnuts you put in cookies and pies are probably Persian, or Juglans regia, also known
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