Mexican Hat Ratibida columnaris (Asteraceae) This 2 - 3 foot tall, robust, drought tolerant perennial  is a variety that is native to the...

Hunting season really cramps my style.  I have to compensate by paying closer attention to what's going on in my own backyard.  Thi...

How delightful to be in a new environment!  And how gracious this lovely Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta) was to rest for a few minutes, givi...

Don't wait for the last minute to finish your Christmas shopping!  Here are the few books I've recommended in the past for you to co...

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) I accompanied my daughter to work on Wednesday, confident I could amuse myself while she toiled at he...

My journey to Texas was underway as my plane departed Logan Airport in Boston under rainy skies.  The majority of the ride was spent cruisin...

It's that time of year again to take my cue from my feathered friends and migrate south for the winter .  Tomorrow I journey from New ...