Almanac

July has been extremely hot and dry with temperatures in the upper 90's and 100's. We are in our 60th day of drought today. ...

The Pokeberry is native to the Tall Grass Prairie. The Summer Azure nectars in the blooms and the birds will feast on its berries. ...

On May 19, 2012 I watched the Pipevine Swallowtail  lay eggs in the Dutchman's Pipevine.  Each day I took photographs of the eggs...

Arctic air has moved into the midwest. Our coldest night of the season was last night and another low of 5 degrees is expected tonight. Sn...

January has been dry. Temperatures have been up into the 60's and down into the single digits. The birds have been at the suet and see...

Some of the mums are just opening. These red orange ones are on the North side of the house in the front garden. I hope they continue to ...