July 2010

Basic of Making Compost Video for Beginners

July 26, 2010

There are a lot videos about making compost. This one is good one for beginners that want to understand the basics of making compost at home. If you’ve been hesitant about starting a compost pile, this method is a simple and affordable way to recycle your yard waste and food scraps into rich organic compost. [...]

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Beneficial Anole Lizard Shows It’s True Colors… But Which?

July 21, 2010

Lizard climbing bamboo staked Olive tree

The Green anole lizard (Anolis carolinensis) is very common in the Gulf Coast area and it’s continued presence in the garden is a sign you are NOT using harmful pesticides. What a wonderful balanced world your garden becomes once you free it from poisons. Anoles are also referred to as chameleons because they can change color [...]

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Garden Insectary Lures More Than Beneficial Insects

July 10, 2010

Garden insectaries lure more than beneficial insects, they lure photographers. It is a literal smorgasbord for the senses. I couldn’t help but stop by this informal insectary in my neighborhood. While I may be an Aggie, I love orange. I really do. A spray of gorgeous orange flowers caught my eye last week as I [...]

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Photographing Butterflies Can Be Challenging

July 6, 2010

For two days I’ve tried to capture a decent photo this Swallowtail in my garden. It fluttered around the lemon and orange trees in a frenzy. It just wouldn’t stop long enough for me to get a shot. I thought surely it would stop and rest for a moment to allow me to snap a [...]

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