Urban Naturalism
Thomas James Martin
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A pear tree--part of a small backyard orchard in an Oregon suburb--delights its stewards with an abundance of fruit each year.
Visiting a local farmer's market with spouse and mother-in-law challenges the author but proves certain sensory truths.
Of Strawberries, Humans and Possibly Others
All about strawberries from ancient times to modern; their possible use by other-worldly beings; and (flourish) some personal touches thrown in as well.
The author's peach tree bears fruit in only its second year, engendering a simple joy at the mysteries of Nature and its enduring power.
A blackberry bramble brings out the personality differences in an otherwise close marriage.
An appreciation of March and early spring and Nature's power to heal through its wonder.
So-called "terminator seeds" which produce sterile seeds thereby forcing farmers to buy seed from corporate agribusiness giants, threaten our food supply and possibly our survival as a species.
Continuing the author's observations of crows, their intelligence and their appearance in myth, legend and divination. Some thought is given to the naming of groups of humans and crows.
Watching crows in his backyard in the winter prompts the author to consider some truths about life and death.
Viewed in the proper spirit, all of natures seasons and moods are beautiful.