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Invasive Plants Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives. non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Water Conservation Myths It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it. water conservation • sculptured • lawns • municipal water supplies • population growth
Releasing Tropical Fish in the Wild Unthinking pet owners who release their fish into rivers and lakes may be creating invasive species which could potentially kill the existing fish population. releasing tropical fish wild • ecosystem disasters north american lakes rivers • invasive species potentially kill existing fish po • montreal release 10 • 000 fish great lakes st lawrence seaway
Writing for an International Audience, part II This columns discusses some strategies for making communications clearer to non-native speakers of English. These strategies can also make translation easier, saving money and ensuring accurate communication. international • writing • speaking • communication
Bermuda Wood Sorrel Last winter in southern California I marveled at all the big, bushy yellow wildflowers in bloom, all of which were <I>Encelia</I> or <I>Coreopsis</I> species. They were big, showy things, in your face and impossible to ignore. But there was another rather ubiquitous yellow wildflower in bloom, nearly a ground cover but often so widespread it was every bit as impossible to ignore as Giant Coreopsis or Bush Sunflowers. That was Bermuda Wood Sorrel. bermuda wood sorrel • gregg m. pasterick wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology • environment
Rapes of Indigenous Women in US Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults. indigenous women • native american women • sexual assault • rape • human rights violation
Florida Weeds A brief discussion about Florida's weed and non-native species problems. florida weeds • weed • non-native • invasive • turf
How the CELTA Prepares ESL/EFL Teachers The CELTA is an interactive course that involves teaching practice, feedback, and observations, all detrimental to making an effective and successful ESL/EFL teacher. celta prepares esl efl teachers • teach english non-native speakers • learn how teach esl • description celta course • first day celta
Invasive Trout Introduce Problems As awareness of trouble caused by introduced species increases, efforts are being made to undo damage done by intentional trout release for sport fishing worldwide. rainbow trout fishing • introduced brown trout • brook trout • sport fishing • habitat degradation
Management of Introduced Crayfish Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done. crayfish trapping research • aquatic biodiversity loss • ecosystem damage • uk non-native crayfish • effectiveness of trapping crayfish
Fall Planting Guide Invest in seeds and plants that are native to local climate and soil conditions. Follow natural lawn care tips to save time and money while avoiding frustration. fall lawn care • plants that attract birds • plants that need less water • save money on landscaping • sustainable landscaping
How Words Work: 3 Collocation is the tendency of words to co-exist. At its simplest it is a predictable association of words that naturally fall together in certain contexts such as 'cup of tea' or 'bread and butter'. collocation • association of words • tesol • english • foreign speakers
Checkerspot Butterfly Endangered? USFWS may be forced to determine whether Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly should be listed as endangered as agricultural pesticide use is proposed for the area. sacramento mountains checkerspot butterfly • agricultural pesticide use • endangered species act • threatened alpine meadow habitat • development and off road vehicles
Mixed-Bloods in America The mixed-blood population in America faces a unique set of challenges. Gaining cultural respect and fighting for basic rights are still high on the agenda. mixed-bloods • native american • rights • blood quantum • population
Tilapia Farming to Prevent Malaria Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries. tilapia • malaria • mosquito control • ecological damage • introduced species
Water and Desert Gardens It might seem obvious, but the good desert gardener will understand water and irrigation problems. water • desert • deep root systems • short life cycles • waxy covering
In Tasmania Feral Foxes Take Over The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife. introduced species • australia • tasmanian devil • ecosystem balance • predation
United Tribes International Powwow North Dakota The United Tribes International Powwow in North Dakota is a four day event, September 4-7, 2008. Native American Tribes gather to celebrate their culture in Bismarck, ND. native american • indian tribes • pow wow • north dakota • bismarck nd
Clearing Woods - Vines - Part 2 Like many woodlands in the eastern US, mine is full of vines. Vines connect the undergrowth in an impenetrable web of living steel and drape tree crowns in a smothering curtain that has caused many a tree to topple. The worst offenders in my woods are native vines; only one is a foreign escapee. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Japanese Long Vowels and Pauses When both writing and speaking Japanese, pauses and the length of pronunciation of vowel sounds can mark the difference between words with different meanings. japanese long vowel • japanese small tsu • japanese pause • japanese linguistic peculiarities • romaji
Linear vs Circular Logic Aboriginal circular time is considered part of dreamtime myths, while western linear time is considered to be the reality. But does western physics support this? indigenous knowledge systems • murri time • dreamtime myth • circular time • circular logic
Tips to Make Writing Easier Learning to write in a foreign language is not easy. With practice and guidance though, it is possible to improve your writing skills as a base for written communication. learning how to write • tips on writing more effectively • writing for non-english speakers • tools to improve your writing • common mistakes made by non-english writers
Plants to Avoid: Certifiable 'Turkeys' Plants that are certifiable "turkeys." You don't want to plant these plants because they cause problems. plants to avoid • plants • pampass grass • eucalyptus
Backyard Wildlife Habitat By providing the four basics of wildlife management: food, water, shelter, and space; you will be rewarded with hours of viewing pleasure. backyard wildlife habitat • wildlife backyard • native plants backyard • backyard species • backyard species diversity
Cuban Tree Frogs It's difficult to believe that a small amphibian like the Cuban Tree Frog can wreak havoc, but in Florida it has done just that. Learn more about their impact and future. invasive tree frogs of north america • cuban tree frog • treefrog • american green tree frog • frog predators
ESL Reading and Writing Creating and teaching useful ESL reading and writing classes greatly impacts ESL students' overall success, and the key is to make the learning both fun and practical. esl reading • esl writing • esl students • esl teachers • reading
Going Native - Plants for the Rural Garden The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside. native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
Hummingbirds as Desert Pollinators Traveling thousands of miles on their migration, hummingbirds bring genetic mixing to a variety of plants, which in turn helps grow stronger, more robust plants. hummingbirds • botanists • keystone species • mobile genetic dispenser • rufous hummingbird
Idiom Lesson Plans for Elementary Students Teach common English idioms to improve students' reading comprehension and to make them proficient writers. Idioms effortlessly paint a picture for a reader. elementary idiom lesson plans • teaching common english idioms • idioms descriptive language • idiom activities • idiom activities for kids
Is Your Garden in an Arid Region? Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid. desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
Maine's Wild Blueberry Industry Maine is known for lobster and for the delicious wild Maine blueberries. Spend a day in the fields and see how the state rakes in its most profitable summer crop. harvesting blueberries • wild maine blueberry harvest • wild blueberry difference between high-bush berrie • hubbard rake company • vaccinium angustifolium
More Knotweeds A couple weeks back I wrote a bit about knotweeds. The flowers are small and usually pink and it's the kind of wildflower few people notice. However it was, like most wildflowers, once the source of a variety of medicinal uses. more knotweeds • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
New Species of Owl in Colombia In an area rich with endemic and threatened species, a new owl has been added to the growing list of reasons to protect the endangered wildlife of this unique ecosystem. endangered and endemic species • santa marta screech owl • reserva el dorado • sierra nevada de santa marta • new plants and animals
Rising Threat to Freshwater Fish Destruction of aquatic habitat and invasive species are among the many factors that are causing a decline in North American freshwater fish and threaten their survival. endangered freshwater fish • threatened north american fisheries • imperiled fish stocks • temperate freshwater biodiversity • american fisheries society
Safari Camping in Texas Stay in safari tents at the 1700-acre Fossil Rim Wildlife Preserve to see safari animals and breathtaking scenic drives and views. texas safari camping • wildlife refuge • safari camping in texas • fossil rim • wildlife lodge
Surprising Arkansas: Day 2, Back on the Road Razorbacks and Billy Clinton, that’s all I knew about Arkansas; I didn’t expect much of it, just that we had to drive through it to get to Texas. surprising arkansas: day 2 • back on the road • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
TEFL or Bust? Some argue that you don’t need a TEFL or CELTA certificate whilst others say you do. Find out which courses are best and which ones you want to avoid. tefl • celta • certificate • 40 hour • courses
Tips for Responsible Kayaking Good paddlers boat responsibly to prevent accidents, respect property and the environment, and avoid conflicts with other boaters. safe kayaking • safe canoeing • safe paddling • ethical kayaking • leave no trace
Tom Kime's "Street Food" Tom Kime's book "Street Food: Exploring the World's Most Authentic Tastes" makes the sometimes frightening world of street food accessible, interesting, and fun. tom kime • street food recipes • street food book • street food exploring the world's most authentic t • cook book review
Wildflower Safaris: West Coast Sunshine and Early Blooms Out there, the polished glow of west coast sunshine is generously ladled over the landscape, and early blooms brighten roadsides, flashing motorists with glimpses of bare, naked color. There may even be a few suggestive ententes whispered. wildflower safaris: west coast sunshine and early • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Admirable(?) Hawkweeds Ya know, folks really hate their weeds, and some <I>are</I> noxiously invasive, but they are survivors. Given how weedy humankind is, I would think more folks would admire them. admirable(?) hawkweeds • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Africa's Cryptid Bear Zoology maintains no bears live in Africa but ursine fossils have been discovered there. Bears are found in the Americas and Eurasia. Could they exist in Africa? nandi bear • cryptoid • cryptozoology • atlas bear • mystery animal
Beetles Attack Crater Lake Trees, South Oregon As the climate changes and temperatures rise, the whitebark pines in Crater Lake National Park grow increasingly susceptible to mountain pine beetle infestations. crater lake southern oregon • climate change warming higher elevations • whitebark pine • mountain pine beetle • global warming
Brewer's Blackbird The eight inch tall Brewer's Blackbird with its pointed beak and black feathers has a purple sheen to its head. Also when the sun shines on the bird it displays greenish irredescence on its body. The eyes of the male Brewer's Blackbird has yellow coloring. In the autumn and winter months the blackbird may have gray edging on its upper parts. eight inches tall • black • purple irredescense • yellow eyes • western north america
DVD Review: Fool's Gold Returning together on screen for the first time since How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, McConaughey and Hudson are back, this time as an odd couple hunting lost treasure. fool's gold dvd review • matthew mcconaughey fool's gold • kate hudson fool's gold • warner brothers fool's gold • action film treasure hunt
Easter Bunny and the Bilby The common symbol of Easter the Easter bunny is being replaced by the Easter Bilby in Australia. The rabbit introduced by the first settlers became a plague pest whereas easter celebrations • rabbits • rabbit plague • rabbit proof fence • bilby
Environmental News Pesticides, Chinese air pollution, habitat destruction, aquarium exhibits, environmental attitudes and frog pages appeared in the news recently. pesticides • chinese air pollution • habitat destruction • aquarium exhibits • environmental attitudes and frog pages.
Fall Fruits in the Wild One welcome feature of the cold weather is the late edible fruits that appear on the wild plants, some of them growing sweeter after the frost hits. wild berries • sumac • rose hips • autumn-olive • wild edible |
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