If your garden were a marching band, astilbe would be the drum major, not the tallest one in the group, but proudly wearing their shakos with the ornamental, feathery plume […]
Outdoor activities and a perfect summer climate bring thousands of visitors to our area. The seasonal impact on employment puts a strain on employers and employees; but with more and […]
This large songbird is common on the plateau in the summer and can be seen using its long bill to toss leaves while feeding undercover on insects. It is rufous […]
Ladybugs have been introduced from Asia by organic gardeners to be a biological control measure against aphids, mealy bugs, mites and other soft-bodied insects. In their native home, large numbers […]
As the owner of Toms Golf Tours, I’ve been booking the Old Course for groups for almost 20 years. No doubt it’s not easy to get on a course that […]
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is an avian gem of the forest and field. The bright green crown and back as well as the male’s ruby red throat are iridescent, […]
June is the official Great Outdoor Month in the U.S. while in the U.K. it’s National Smile Month. June holds Bike Week in the U.K. and Ireland and Labor Day […]
Nothing is more exasperating than hitting a couple of quality shots on a par 4 or 5 near the green and ruin the hole by blading or shanking your chip. […]
You don’t really know how fragile amphibian/reptilian habitat is until you crawl around shaded, moist, rocky crevices that serve as mini creature caves… salamander condominiums. If the trees that shelter […]
(Parkesia motacilla) This surprising warbler frequents forest streams during the spring and summer in Appalachia. It sports a white eyebrow, “buffy flanks, and sparse brownish streaking on white underparts.” Its […]
