Suzan Bellincampi
Sundews prove that the adage, “You are what you eat,” doesn’t always apply.
These plants do the unexpected: They eat animals. No vegetarianism here, and photosynthesis only goes so far with them. Sundews are carnivorous plants and will devour insects for sustenance and survival.
Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, doesn’t mince words.
He is honest and forthright and speaks his mind. In his blog, posted June 29, 2009, he provides this advice to gardeners: “When anyone asks me what’s the best time to prune a mimosa, my instinctive response is, ‘Any time you can find a chainsaw.’”
Those are strong words for a strong plant that has become successfully entrenched in many lands.
Come out of your shell.
That is easier said than done if you are a bivalve. Bivalves are two-shelled animals that live in marine and fresh water environments. The word bivalve connotes “two leaves of a door,” which refers to its two-sided, or double-shelled, form.
It is a shore thing.
For certain, you will find this crab in Vineyard waters, and once you know more, you will be even surer that you don’t want it here.
It is easy to spice up your life.
A simple walk through a wetland or along a stream or marsh may just do the trick. Breathe deeply and enjoy the fragrant, spicy scent of swamp azalea. Blooming swamp azaleas provide an awakening for your nose, but not a taste for your tongue.
It was without a doubt the best Father’s Day bouquet that I had ever seen.
Elegant in its simplicity, this gift was clearly created with love and affection. It was made of found objects and plants collected in the yard. The vase was an empty Guinness beer can, well-rinsed and shined up, with the top of the can removed. A few flowers and grasses from the yard were cut and put into this special container. It was perfect.