— Before anything is said, there needs to be a clarification. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Therefore, the Aloe Vera plant, for example, is not a cactus. Also, simply because a plant may have thorns … Read More

— Is this bee taking a nap or is it totally inebriated with pollen? The third week of June celebrates Pollinator Week. It is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It is a time to celebrate … Read More

A couple of weeks ago, while on a photo walk with a couple of friends, we spent a couple of hours at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, in Georgetown, Texas, just a few miles north of Austin. I must admit … Read More

— In today’s hectic world, it can be difficult to find peace or a place to relax and escape the noise and stress. We are constantly bombarded with noise, stress, and anxiety. But it’s important to have a haven of … Read More

— White prickly poppy, also known as Argemone albiflora, is a beautiful flowering plant native to North America. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including fields, meadows, and roadsides. During the month of May, here in … Read More

— Recently I came upon a blog by a photographer named Denzil. He is based in Belgium, and the blog is simply called Denzil Nature. Nothing else is needed to describe what his blog is all about. In the blog, … Read More

One of the joys of changing weather is that I can spend more time outside. In the summertime, even in the mornings, the heat and humidity can be uncomfortable. Since the end of August, we have noticed a change in … Read More

— The scenery by itself was breathtaking as we hiked to Rainbow Lake in Colorado. Every stretch of the trail provided a new view of the skies, mountains, and streams. Just looking along the trail itself, beauty was everywhere. July … Read More

I looked at my photo library and considered using one of the photos I have to match this week’s theme in the Nature Photographers Network group of which I am a member. However, I wanted to push myself a bit … Read More

— One knows summer has arrived in Texas when even sunflowers start to wither with the intense heat. A walk to my neighborhood park shows plenty of evidence about the effects of summer heat.  That was the case this week … Read More