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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Bug of the Week: Water Fleas
One of the reasons I named this feature “Bug of the Week” was so I could occasionally include non-insects. This is one of those weeks. My son and I have added what we call our “practice pond” to our back … Continue reading
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Mystery Seed of the Week 18
If you have never seen these seeds before, you might think I’m playing an early April Fool’s joke. No, these are real seed pods. Any guesses? Edit: the answer is now up here.
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Seed of the Week: Desert Willow
The mystery seeds last week came from a plant with a beautiful flower. This lovely flower is from a desert willow tree, Chilopsis linearis. Although the leaves are long and narrow like a willow, the tree is actually a close … Continue reading
