Reason, Biology, “Pests,” and Poisons
We do best and live best when we look at the big picture, and act on reason and causation, not on emotion and temporary convenience. …
Biology
Oak Acorn Plum Gall
Pictured is Oak Acorn Plum Gall. It was IDed for me by some folks at the Texas Fruiting Plant Growers (Texas Rare Fruit Growers) FB …
Yaupon Holly As a Source of Caffeine
In the entry “Ilex Opaca.—American Holly” in the book King’s American Dispensatory (1898; scanned and put online by Henriette Kress), Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D., and John …
Local EMF
Using antennasearch.com, you can find out how close cell towers and antenna are to your home, place of work, place where you exercise, and places …
A Track and Its Maker
Learning animal tracks and some tracking is a great way to learn science — and appreciation and understanding of the world we live in. You have …
Every Track Tells a Story
Learning animal tracks and some tracking is a great way to learn science — and appreciation and understanding of the world we live in. You have …
Ornate Box Turtle
Nature is full of wonders. But you cannot enjoy them if you are not out in it. Observe — and live and let live. We learn …
Mustang Grape
Mustang Grape is one of three (that I know of) wild grapes of Texas. Being wild, they grow naturally in and around woods and fields. You …
Muscadine Grape
Muscadine Grape is one of three (that I know of) wild grapes of Texas. Being wild, they grow naturally in and around woods and fields. You …