Though i love the taste of cactus fruit, im just not sure obtaining them is worth the little hair like fine needles all over a pair of work gloves, on the counter, on a towel, on sand paper, on the floor, and inevitably in my hands. These flowers might just be pretty to look at. …
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Signs of Summer
Two definite signs of summer’s arrival are the blooming of thistles and sunflowers and the emergence of spiders, specifically orb weavers.
Cactus Flowers
As Spring drew to a close and Summer approached the cactus opened their banana, peach, and salmon tinted blossoms to the bees and beetles once again. As soon as Summer was underway, i knew the flowers would disappear and plump maroon fruits would sit in their place on the prickly pears that thrived in the …
Study of a Pollinator in the Wild
I was outside working in the yard when i noticed a bee on a thistle. It was so consumed with its task it didnt seem to notice me, and so i decided to stop and watch its behavior for a while. I mean, how often do we get a glimpse into the daily activities of …