Monthly Archives: May 2014

31 May

Use Edges and Marginal

Use Edges and Marginal

I think part of this principal, and possibly diversity and integration is the rejection of the “plant to the fencerow” mentality. These people get …

 
By Heidi
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30 May

Thistle flowers and other wonders of the natural world this week

Thistle flowers and other wonders of the natural world this week

Purple, yellow, and pink, all in flowers, some planted on purpose by people, others planted on purpose by nature.

 
By Heidi
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29 May

It’s maybe a good thing I don’t live here permanently.

It’s maybe a good thing I don’t live here permanently.

I love waste. I mean I love to take other people’s junk and make it into something useful. For example I keep seeing …

 
By Heidi
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28 May

Baby Snail habitat

Baby Snail habitat

I have become quite a snail fanatic while here in Mallorca. In Nebraska there are not so many snails, and certainly one never gets …

 
By Heidi
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27 May

Native bees

Native bees

The other day I was walking and I saw what I thought was a piece of a honey comb, complete with bees. I thought …

 
By Heidi
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26 May

Two sides of the street – accept feedback and regulation

Two sides of the street – accept feedback and regulation

Here is a sad tale of two sides of a country road. One side has lush grass, mature and dying after reproduction. The …

 
By Heidi
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25 May

Mulberry wishes

Mulberry wishes

It’s interesting. One assumes that most fruit of the same genus and or species will ripen relatively at the same time. But I’ve seen …

 
By Heidi
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24 May

Indicator Weeds

Indicator Weeds

I’m reading a lot for my upcoming PDC. Finally, hopefully. Anyways, one of the most interesting things is a sheet of indicator weeds. These …

 
By Heidi
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23 May

Cosmos and Alliums – Purple Springtime!

Cosmos and Alliums – Purple Springtime!

These flowers seem to be jutting their pretty little purple heads up all over the place. It’s just that time of year for them …

 
By Heidi
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22 May

Aphids

Aphids

Not one of the prettier pictures I’ve taken here. Interestingly enough this area has two strikes against it. #1. No grazers, it’s outside the fence. #2. …

 
By Heidi
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