Wild Things: Tis The Season

I say ‘Tis the Season’ in spring because in nature it is always the season for something – whether it is blooming, resting, mating, raising young, growing seeds or fruit, or shedding leaves, there are activities of plants and animals in every season. Among all the pollen production and nest making going on this spring,Continue reading “Wild Things: Tis The Season”

Wild Things: Anoles

A charismatic anole gives me the side-eye If you’ve been poking around outside in the recent warm weather—and how could you resist doing so?—you may have seen lizards who appear to be wearing loose white jackets, or maybe a white scarf over their heads. Are they trendy lizards inspired by the creative ensembles at theContinue reading “Wild Things: Anoles”

Wild Things: A Labor of Lawn

Acres and acres of lawn requires hours and hours of mowing This article first appeared in the Newnan Times-Herald When we think of a “Labor of Love” we think of something that is difficult but worthwhile, like raising children or building beautiful furniture. There are people who truly love tending their lawns: mowing, trimming, fertilizingContinue reading “Wild Things: A Labor of Lawn”

Wild Things – Hummingbirds

At the beginning of 2022, I began writing a column for the Newnan-Times Herald, called Wild Things. I’ve decided to share them here as well. Here is this week’s column: It’s time! It’s finally time. Spring is officially here and the arrival of warm weather will bring hummingbirds returning from their winter quarters in FloridaContinue reading “Wild Things – Hummingbirds”