Monthly Archives: July 2010
Herb Walk in Hot Springs, NC
In January, when I first heard about this hike, I signed up immediately. I’ve been interested in herbs for a long time, had an herbalist do a walk around my farm which was so enlightenly, and then heard Patricia Howell … Continue reading
Victoria’s Senior Trip!
One aspect I love about homeschooling is the opportunity for creativity in teaching. Several years ago, Dave and I decided that each child needed to have a Senior trip after they graduated from high school, but it had to be … Continue reading
Cicada Killers!
Last year was my first encounter with these very large flying insects! They’re a bit menacing and loud – like a B-52 bomber. They were digging tunnels in my garden squares and I saw them flying with very large prey. … Continue reading
Mystery Bug- Bean Plataspid, Megacopta cribraria
**Since posting this blog, I’ve learned that the smaller beetle is the Plataspid Beetle, native to China and discovered here in the US last October. The larger bug is the Florida Predatory Stink Bug.** I headed to the garden today … Continue reading
