Infinite Genius
I am reposting a article from last year to celebrate the Buzz I heard today. That's right the first Bumble Bee Buzz of the year happened on April 15th 2024 in Hartland Wisconsin. Which is pretty good timing as I have a few dozen dandelions sprouting ready to help the bees make it until other... Continue Reading →
And the Early Spring Cleaning. Most insects are ectotherms. You may have learned this term as cold-blooded. The insects gain their warmth from the environment. Ecto-meaning outer, Thermal-heat. Therefore, they are more active when it is warmer and less so when it cools down. In Wisconsin, where I live, the temperature outside drops below freezing... Continue Reading →
You have all heard about the plight of the bumble bee. Not to be confused with the Flight of the Bumblebee. An Orchestral interlude written by Rimsky- Korsakav I might suggest you listen to the music while watching the video below which I captured a few weeks ago in my backyard garden. https://videopress.com/v/tLFeMwS8?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Video by... Continue Reading →
Native Plants - are the indigenous terrestrial and aquatic species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat. Our goal is to increase biodiversity on our properties. To do that, it makes sense to plant species that provide the most food and habitat for the greatest number of organisms. Beware of plants... Continue Reading →
Hi Folks, If you are new to the blog, Welcome. If you have been here a while you probably won't be surprised that we have some visitors to our little piece of paradise. Join me while we are converting a suburban lawn into a biodiverse habitat, all the while Listening for the Sounds of Summer.... Continue Reading →
When I was a high school science teacher, and my students asked me a question that was not directly related to our learning target but still within the realm of science, I sometimes had the knowledge to answer it. I would often start with the phrase. Well, the science says – blah blah blah. Or... Continue Reading →
Photo by Bryce Carithers on Pexels.com As I have said before, Guy Next door loves his lawn. He is fully vested and invested in making it lush and green. He will spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours each year in maintaining his crisp, freshly mowed, and immaculate creation. Happy Birth Day American! We... Continue Reading →
Continuing to work on the thematic rewrite of Dream Pirates. My Editor, Jenna, had some excellent advice, and I am working to make the necessary changes. It is hard work, but so exciting to see this story grow! The following is my weekly article found in Listening for the Sounds of Summer! Enjoy. Thanks for... Continue Reading →
You have been sitting out on your back porch all spring with nearly a fly or a buzzing insect to bug you. But summer is here, and it can become hot, muggy, and buggy. Like millions of American homeowners, you might be tempted to hire a company that advertises its ability to eliminate mosquitoes from... Continue Reading →
This week’s article will focus on the Bee-lawn. As mentioned in Give Dandelions their Day in the Sun our early emerging pollinators struggle to find sources of nectar. Therefore, it is critical we allow the dandelions and other early emerging nectar producers to grow unmolested in at least portions of our lawns. Most importantly do... Continue Reading →
For those of you who have been reading the weekly articles, it will come as no surprise that I am not a fan of turf grass lawns. Frankly, I think lawns are, at best, a waste of time, money, and resources and, at worst, an environmental hazard and ethically indefensible. I have talked some about... Continue Reading →
John’s my neighbor, - the guy next door. Remember his front yard. Well, his neighbors and his neighbors, neighbors yards all look similar, just less perfect. Still, all green, and not a weed in sight. There’s green grass as far as the eye can see. The turf grass stands alone. And this is not by... Continue Reading →
Listening for the Sounds of Summer Blog. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness,... Continue Reading →
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it... Continue Reading →
IntroductionI wanted a nice green lawn. Most people do. A yard a lot like this! I am such an idiot! While I have the advantage of knowing, or perhaps, realizing or at least being aware, that I am an idiot. I now realize the incredible idiocracy of a lawn. I realized I was an idiot... Continue Reading →
T.L. Johnson 