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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Consciousness of a white-tailed deer
I was watering the garden in morning shade when I heard a rustle beyond the gate. I glanced up. There stood a white-tailed deer, gazing back at me with dewy eyes, not 4 metres (13 feet) away. We often see … Continue reading
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Tagged consciousness, robberfly, senses, vision, white-tailed deer, wildlife
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Midsummer harvest: borage soup
“Yes, it really is that green,” my partner said to tell you. Danny is giddy about the borage soup I made. He still has not quite recovered from the hopelessly bitter nettle lasagna we tried in the spring. So must … Continue reading
Illuminating turkey intelligence
Naturalist Joe Hutto spent a year as the adoptive parent of a brood of wild turkeys. His journal of the experience not only portrays a moving human-animal bond, but dispels the notion that turkeys are stupid. In fact, Illumination in … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, books, consciousness, illumination in the flatwoods, joe jutto, nature writing, wild turkey
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Midsummer soups: gluten-free New England clam chowder
A few weeks into summer, all the work we put into our vegetable gardens begins to pay off. Now that I have found an effective deterrent for the hungry groundhog, everything is beginning to mature according to schedule. Practically every … Continue reading
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Tagged gluten-free, New England clam chowder, potatoes, recipe, summer soups, vegetable gardening
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Cities provide essential habitat
Last summer I spent most Thursday evenings sitting in the construction wasteland outside city hall watching a chimney across the street. The weather was always fair and people would look at me strangely but seldom asked what I was doing. … Continue reading
Posted in conservation
Tagged birds, chimney swift, conservation, peregrine falcon, swiftwatch, urban wildlife
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GM food hazards are worse than a myth
So much for rational discussion. Until recently I had not seen evidence genetically-modified foods were safe to eat. My main gripe has been they add no benefit except for poor corporate citizens like Monsanto. GM scientists claim they offer food … Continue reading
Handling a Scourge of Cucumber Beetles
Zucchini are notoriously prolific. I have grown to appreciate the abundance a single hill of plants can provide, and look forward to them as much as any garden vegetable. Unfortunately, I have had some bad luck over the years. … Continue reading
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Tagged cucumber beetles, insects, organic gardening, pests, sqaush, zucchini
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Lemon Herb Berry Jam
Preserving was one of many enjoyable rituals I shared with my mother. That made me an inveterate sweet tooth. Good jams and jellies remind me of her. She happily passed on her canning experience and encouraged me to try new … Continue reading
Posted in food, recipe
Tagged food, fruit, herbs, jam, lemon balm, lemon verbena, preserving, raspberry, recipe, strawberry
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State of Canada’s Birds Reports Dramatic Human Influence
We can make a difference. The State of Canada’s Birds 2012, released last month, proves conservation pays off. Unfortunately, more bird populations are declining than improving. This first-of-its-kind national report demonstrates two ways everyone can help: by volunteering for … Continue reading
