All Outdoors
It is a strange-looking plant growing in a wetland beside the road — a three to four-foot stump that is maybe three-quarter inches in diameter all...
For plant lovers, the witching hour is nigh.
The wild women of yore will not be flying in on their broomsticks, though it will soon be a time to...
Elephant grass is the elephant in the room--or, in this case, the field.
Scientifically known as Miscanthus, and commonly called plume grass,...
Before there were chocolate, roses, and sentimental cards, there were animal sacrifices, whippings, and nakedness. It must have been quite a party...
George de Mestral stuck with it.
For more than seven years, he worked on developing a material that “would rival the zipper in its ability to...
Don't expect the sounds of silence this winter.
Nature is noisy. For those that are willing to brave the cold weather, a sound safari awaits!...
Love is in the air — way up in the air.
Beyond the atmosphere, and somewhere between the Earth and Mars, Eros circles the sun. 433 Eros is an...
Don't squash my enthusiasm.
Why shouldn’t I be excited about the last little bit of local produce in my pantry? Along with some remaining...
Weather watchers wonder and wait, when will we see our first snow?
English novelist and playwright J.B. Priestley thoroughly enjoyed its coming...
For a moment, he forgot the feathers. Even the renowned bird guy couldn’t resist the gorgeousness of these magnificent mammals. Although it was...
My holidays are all about food. In truth, my life is about food.
Forget the gifts and give me the delicious fare and heavenly aromas that...
This was no vegetarian’s delight. Unpacking my bag of farm produce last week, I found that it contained more than this vegetable lover bargained...