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Category Archives: Ecology
Listen to the Bees
The poet, Nazimi (c. 1200) wrote: “A hornet seized a bee, intending to devour it. The bee begged for its life and said, “My hive contains so much honey, I myself am of so little worth, why do you not … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Farmers, Local
Tagged aparies, beekeeping, honey bees, national honey bee day
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Have a Bee-Friendly Yard
National Honey Bee Day is this Saturday! One way to “bee” friendly is to create a pollinator-friendly garden by avoiding pesticides and planting flowers that bloom at different times. All these flowers are indigenous to the Eastern United States. They … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Gardening, Lawns, Local, Native plants
Tagged garden, indigenous species, local flowers, national honey bee day
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National Honey Bee Day
You’ve probably heard about the declining bee population, maybe from the news, the Vanishing of the Bees, or Save the Dandelions. Maybe you haven’t heard that National Honey Bee Day is Saturday, August 16th! There are a bunch of factors that … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Events, Family, News
Tagged declining bee population, honey bees, neonicotinoids, pesticides
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The Choice for Me: Chem Free!
Despite a recent and evolving Lyme diagnosis, I maintain my position of avoiding pesticide use. As the ER team knows, I love to tell the kale “tree” story in which my kale crop flourished even in the depths of winter and … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Gardening, Lawns, Native plants, Vegetables
Tagged lawn chemicals, pesticides, save the dandelions
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Day On The Bay
A great deal of my childhood was spent on the Chesapeake Bay, netting crabs (or trying to), collecting oyster shells, and waving at passing sailboats. My great grandmother would steam blue crabs and we’d sit in the sunshine and talk … Continue reading
Majestic Creature in its Natural…WAIT.
What natural creatures do you see every day? I see squirrels and deer pretty often. And insects! Stink bugs are common in my house, and I’m starting to see bees and moths regularly. Occasionally I see a chipmunk or rabbit, … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Recycling, Water
Tagged majestic creature, mockumentary, natural habitat, plastic bags, The Majestic Plastic Bag
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Lawn Lunch
You may have a salad growing in your yard. There are lots of reasons not to treat your lawn with chemicals and pesticides, and one of them is that your yard may be edible! You may find your relationship … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology, Gardening, Lawns, Native plants, Vegetables
Tagged backyard, foraging, greens, lawn, weeds, yards
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