I found a little surprise this morning when I headed towards the compost bin. Its lid and sides were covered with maggots. It was a reminder that flies lay eggs if the right smell triggers them to do so, even if there's an obstacle between the potential food source and eggs. The latter eventually turn... Continue Reading →
Birdsfoot trefoil is an attractive relative of a familiar group of species of clovers known as Trifolium, which includes red, white, Swedish, Dutch and nearly 300 other species. Like clovers, it is a useful plant. While it grows on roadsides, it helps control erosion. It feeds both wild animals (geese, deer and elk) and domestic... Continue Reading →
In the late afternoon, after closing the lid on some chicken that I had just started to BBQ, I decided to empty the compost bin. Since the next day was compost and recycling collection day, I figured that I might as well roll out both bins to the curb. Then my neighbor walked by with... Continue Reading →
