Tropical Water Lily

Tropical water lilies are found in all colors of the rainbow, especially the blue and purple varieties. I took these … More

Glowing Crystal Ball

PHOSPHORESCENT glass sphere

Fenton: First started making vaseline glass in 1930’s. Hobnail pattern started in 1941. Fenton Art Glass was well-known for its glass-working … More

The remarkable range expansion of the Cattle Egret represents one of the great avian success stories. Unknown in North America … More

My neighbors are raising Guinea Hens. I saw them walking around in their front yard and had to get a … More

Bluebirds commonly use nest boxes as well as old woodpecker holes. Bluebirds have returned to this nesting box in my … More

Morning glory (Ipomoea sp.) is a good example of a beautiful annual vine that can become invasive.

A beautiful and common Clematis, it trails over fences and other shrubs along moist roadsides and riverbanks.

Siam Tulip is not a true tulip; it is actually a relative to tropical species such as ginger and shell … More