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The Buzz on Dragonflies
Dragonflies darted through the skies when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Below are three key factors which influence their lengthy survival.
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Dragonflies and Damselflies in Garden Ponds
Garden ponds attract many beneficial insects. Dragonflies and damselflies will live in backyard habitats with water and native grasses and wildflower plantings.
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A raft turned nature reserve
Over the years our floating raft evolved into a miniature wetland habitat, even hosting a common loon nest.
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A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Wildscaping basics -- how your yard becomes part of the ecology of your neighborhood.
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The Prolific Pond Strikes Again
The Prolific Pond lives up to its name as spring has sprung and so have all the new babies.
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Spiders and other Arachnids
Come explore the world of spiders and other arachnids
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Superhero Movie on DVD
The DVD bonus features for 'Superhero Movie' include 20 deleted scenes that fill in the blanks of this mediocre parody of superhero films.
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Animal Ecdysiasts
When insects, spiders, crabs, and snakes grow too large, they must shed their outer covering and make a new one to grow into.
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How to Decorate a Garden Theme Bedroom
There's something in a garden theme nursery or bedroom for both boys and girls. Parents can either dial up the butterflies and flowers, or accentuate the outdoor bugs.
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Living fossils
Have you ever heard the phrase "living fossil"? Do you know what it means?
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What Aquatic Insects Say About a Pond
Looking for a simple water quality test for the pond? Look no further than pollution-sensitive aquatic insects such as dragonfly larvae, caddisflies, and diving beetles.
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Pregnant with moisture
Nature journal for June. Humidity increases as wildflowers bloom abundantly. A search for sacred space brings one into closer awareness of details in the environment.
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Seeing
Some people have a capacity of seeing things in nature that are blind to most of us. The trick is careful attention, patience, and passion and love for your subject.
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Planting Around Your Pond
Discover why the area around your pond is just as important as your pond itself and the easy to find plants you can use to provide haven for wildlife.
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Backpacking Camp Stoves
There are different camp stoves on the market that run on different fuels, and have their advantages and disadvantages.
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Labor Day Camping and Backpacking Gear Deals
Labor Day weekend is a chance for those looking for bargains to find equipment at significantly reduced prices.
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Robots That Can Adapt and Evolve
Blocky little robots and "flapping ornithopters" evolve and adapt at Cornell.
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Visiting Desert Botanical Gardens
Just visiting botanical gardens and arboretums in the southwest can be rewarding. But many gardens also offer classes and workshops perfect for a learning vacation.
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Carolina Water Garden Journal
Water gardening is a fascinating hobby. My favorite aspect of water gardening is the pleasure and relaxation I receive through the observation of wildlife that is attracted to the yard by our water garden. In this article I record some of my water garden experiences with wildlife.
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Pondside with a Damselfly
Learn about these lovely creatures and how you can enjoy them at your pond.
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Beneficial Insects: A Boon to Butterflies and Gardeners!
Introducing "beneficial insects" into your garden will help decrease harmful and destructive garden pests while increasing the butterfly and hummingbird population. This in turn will help to restore and enhance Mother Nature's worldwide ecosystem.
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The Pleasures of Organic Gardening
Some of the fun things you find in an organic garden include salamanders and butterflies. It's also very realaxing and rewarding.
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Pickeral Weed
Pickeral weed is an easy-to-grow pond plant and a true native of North America.
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Buy Doormats Online
Banish muddy footprints and welcome visitors to your abode (and amuse them, too) with stylish and funny doormats.
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Fishing with Crankbaits for Bass in the Summer
In the summer, largemouth bass aggressively feed on whatever they can fit in their mouths. In the shallows, using floating crankbaits proves to be a successful strategy.
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Love Of Animals
Some animals in the country, tame as well as wild, and the role they play in my life.
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Six Easy Steps to Growing an Organic Garden
Whether for shrubs, vegetables or flowers, organic gardening methods are healthier for the earth as well as for people and pets. Follow these simple guidelines to start.
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Insects: Bugs, way too icky for adults.
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Halloween Weekend Events in Reno and Sparks
This year, Halloween falls on a Friday, which means even more time for fun parties and trick-or-treating all around Reno and Sparks.
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Eat What Bugs You!
Some cultures actually eat "creepy crawlies". Is eating bugs for you? If not, try my bug-free "bug" recipes.
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Beneficial Insects
In a natural garden there are many beneficial insects that keep 'pest' species under control.
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Natural Garden Pest Control
There are many natural ways to control or eliminate common garden pests such as aphids, white flies and spider mites without resorting to dangerous pesticides.
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Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies
Kids will love these sugar cookies. They paint the frosting on with paint brushes.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn unleashes her full range of talents in Blake Edwards' adaptation of the Truman Capote novella
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Canada Goose Adventure
Suddenly, I was facing a hissing gander, that flew directly at me, beating his wings. I turned, screaming, dived under the split rail fence and ran for the house.
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Gardening ideas: from Philadelphia to southern Ontario
The gardeners of Philadelphia have a lot in common with the gardeners of southern Ontario. On a recent trip, I visited private and public gardens of Philadelphia and came away with ten great gardening ideas that we can do in Ontario.
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Great Room Decor Fairy Gift Ideas for Girls
Provide children who love fairies with gifts of fairy-themed furniture, decorative accessories, and play tents to create whimsical living and playing environments.
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Heron Diet: Opportunistic Eaters
Contrary to the graphic truth, most people think of great blue herons as silent, stealthy fish eaters; in fact, these opportunists have a varied and surprising diet.
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Make a Certified Wildlife Habitat
National Wildlife Federation program encourages organic gardening, use of native plants and improved habitat for local wildlife including songbirds, butterflies and frogs
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Marsh Marigolds: a Flower-fire
Marsh Marigolds (<I>Caltha palustris</I>) are a nice springtime treat, their shiny yellow flowers and glossy heart-shaped leaves filling swamps and marshes and wet meadows with showy botany.
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New Hampshire Beckons in Summer
Hiking, fishing, kayaking, moose tracking and more in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offer adventure experiences for novice, experienced and family travellers.
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Pond Inspiration
Did you really want to go big in the first place? Read on and see someone who did.
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Strange Books for the Traveler
Every traveler knows that their car collects lots of insect remains. They can also observe dead animals along the roadside. These books will help them identify the critters they see.
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The Kilgore Lady Blue
Great Blue Herons are one of the most elegant birds on the American landscape
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Luminescences
From the "Ice Worm" to the great Zamboni, winter ice and snow take on a new look in the Cottage Garden.
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A History of Psytrance
Psytrance began as an offshoot of the Goa trance scene but is now a worldwide phenomenon.
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Bridal Bouquet Jewellery
Bouquet jewellery is a new bridal accessory that adds shine to wedding flowers and can also develop themed or monogram weddings, while adding meaning to any wedding day.
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Brief Greenpeace History
The Greenpeace history of issues and activism falls under eight categories. The international organization has tackled controversial issues with controversial tactics.
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Bugs Up Close: By Diane Swanson
Bugs Up Close teaches children about the fascinating world of insects.
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