Perry’s Giant Sunburst Lotus Pods

Lotus pods are the seed head of the lotus flower. The seeds from a lotus seed head can be eaten when they … More

Water Snowflake

Nymphoides indica is a flowering perennial herb that is commonly known as water snowflake, floating heart, or robust marshwort. I took … More

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

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.