Redgage. T.co / Twitter. Zinnias. Butterfly-Phaon Crescent. Black and Yellow Garden Spider at Oleta River State Park. This photograph of a Black and Yellow Garden Spider was taken at Oleta River State Park located on 163rd Street in North Miami Beach, Florida. The camera gear that was used is a Nikon D90 camera body attached to a Nikkor 60mm 2.8 lens and using a macro light ring. Garden spiders often build webs in areas adjacent to open sunny fields where they stay concealed and protected from the wind.
The spider can also be found along the eaves of houses and outbuildings or in any tall vegetation where they can securely stretch a web. The circular part of the female’s web may reach two feet in diameter. Webs are built at elevations from two to eight feet off the ground. Aquarian Bath. Create a Backyard Butterfly Garden. Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on Earth. A butterfly garden is an easy way to see more butterflies and to help them, since many natural butterfly habitats have been lost to human activities like building homes, roads and farms. It is easy to increase the number and variety of butterflies in your yard. Simply grow the plants the caterpillars like to eat, and plants that adult butterflies feed on! Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on Earth. Pink Peony. Teresa O'Connor's post on Gardening. Gorgeous Climbing Vines to Plant in Your Garden There is something magical about a climbing vine in a garden.
A Cluster of Buds, Soon to Open. Stunning Wildlife Photography. Favorite Garden and Flower Quotes. News 95.7 Web Radio Player. Chef Brenda’s Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Nasturtiums. When temperatures drop, roasted butternut squash soup often becomes a popular fall favorite.
This version features edible, spicy nasturtium flowers. The special soup was created just for Seasonal Wisdom readers by the talented and creative Chef Brenda Thompson, RD. Enjoy this colorful soup in late-summer and early-fall, when nasturtiums are blooming wildly, and butternut squash and carrots are growing like mad in the garden. Living Walls for Small Spaces – Urban Gardens Guest Post. Guest Post: Grow living walls in your home – no matter how small that home may be – with tips in this guest post from Robin Horton of Urban Gardens.
It’s the second blog exchange between Urban Gardens and Seasonal Wisdom, exploring the latest in gardening, green living and design. Armstronggarden : Did you know ladybugs are... Photo by Kat W. : small,delicate,bloom,woodland. Gardenia. Fun DIY Ways to Preserve Garden-Fresh Foods. As summer starts to transition into fall, it’s a great time to preserve all kinds of garden-fresh foods for cold-season meals.
This Seasonal Wisdom post explores some fun and easy ways to store and use edible flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets or your own backyard. Plus, you’ll find other great resources for free information and directions. Pale Pink Begonias. The Xerces Society » Dragonfly Pond Watch Project. Dragonfly Pond Watch Project Dragonfly Pond Watch is a volunteer-based project of the Migratory Dragonfly Partnership (MDP).
Observers collect seasonal information at local ponds on a regular basis to monitor the presence, emergence, and behaviors of migrant and resident populations of migratory species. These investigations will expand our understanding of the local life histories of migrant and resident populations and of the timing and location of dragonfly migration. Broadcast Yourself. Recipe for Classic Heirloom Tomato Sauce. Tomatoes are abundant in August and September.
So, it’s a wonderful time to make a classic sauce from all those ripe tomatoes, especially if they happen to be delicious heirlooms. Here’s another yummy recipe especially for Seasonal Wisdom readers, by Viviane Bauquet Farre of the beautiful culinary blog FoodandStyle.com. This time she presents a Classic Heirloom Tomato Sauce. Photo copyright Viviane Bauquet Farre. Unripe tomatoes. The tomato is one of the most rewarding fruits to grow.
Heirloom tomatoes on the vine. Best of all, heirlooms make the most wonderful tomato sauce. Garden Plants That Work in New Hampshire. Hydrangea in Sepia. Wooden Thatch Roof Chimney Birdhouse Outdoor Yard Garden Decor New. Best Photo of the Week Ended 07 Jul 2012 » We are pleased to present the winners of our most recent “Best Photo of the Week” Competition.
First Prize goes to Raymond Barlow for “Cheetah, Second Prize to Rick Lieder for “Millipede” and the Third Prize to Marc Johnson for “Parrots and Swifts” (see images below with links to the original articles). “Cheetah” by Raymond Barlow “Millipede” by Rick Lieder “Parrots and Swifts” by Marc Johnson The voting for all entries can be seen on the link – Best Photo of the Week Competition. Best Photo of the Week – Conditions of Entry 1) Entries will be selected from articles posted during the previous week 2) Entries will be limited to one original photo per author / contributor. 3) Any person can propose photos for entry by sending an e-mail to the webmaster. 4) In the absence of entry proposals the webmaster will make the selection. 5) Winning photos will be featured on our banner. Lovely Sight.
A Villajoyosa Garden at Night. ShopintheGarden : A capable garden tool that... Shop in the Garden - Outdoor Living - Gardening Essentials. Striking Recycled Art Sculptures Double as Habitat for Solitary Bees. Zen Industrial/Screen capture.
Recipes for Pimientos de Padrón and Dark Rum Mojitos with Basil. Connect*Share*Grow on #gardenchat. A Small-Space Garden Giveaway! Urban gardeners.
Small-space gardeners. Container gardeners. NY Orchid Show 2012. The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Show, the nation’s largest exhibition of orchids, celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Patrick Blanc’s Vertical Gardens, March 3 – April 22, 2012.
The historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is transformed into vertical gardens featuring structures covered in orchids, ferns, and exotic plants. Eat Your Weeds! The Best Edible Weeds. Long used as cleansing tonics, easy-to-find spring weeds are rich in vitamins and minerals. Local weeds’ leaves, flowers and roots make yummy additions to salads, soups and other dishes. If you’re collecting weeds in the wild, be certain you are foraging from a location free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Proper identification is essential; invest in a great guide like A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants or seek out a local herbalist or botanist to take you on a “weed walk.”
Learn How To Make (And Win) A Terrarium. Indoor plants can be challenging. No matter how many hours I spend on my gardens outside, I often forget to water, feed and care for plants growing inside my home. That’s why terrariums are ideal. Once established, terrariums need almost no care at all, making them ideal for new gardeners and kids’ projects. Five Reasons Why Kids Should Garden. Permaculture Media Blog.
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