The blooms and leaves have confirmed the year’s progress toward the summer. The rising temperatures and lengthening days have been a boon to the birds and animals, too.
The blossoms in Santa Rosa County are popular with insects and arachnids for a variety of reasons. Some insects enjoy the nectar and pollen, using it to great effect.
Going “green” is all the rage these days. Businesses, politicians, public figures and more are promoting their commitment to ecological purity and environmental quality.
In nature there is plenty of green this time of year, especially the chlorophyl-based pigment.
Folk wisdom can, in fact, be amazingly accurate.
Not because of some ancient or secret knowledge, but because it is attributable to generations of observation which has been confirmed time and again over the centuries.
More than one Santa Rosa County homeowner or gardener has noticed the sudden appearance of a hungry pest species eyeing the menu choices at every residence.
Fortunately, nature has a way of equalizing all situations when left to its own devices. With the increase of the plant-eaters comes those insects which restrain their population explosions.
There are many mysteries and riddles which defy understanding, even today.
One of those is the common names applied to objects or tangible things, especially some plant species found in the local environment.
The climb to the top is always a challenge, but it is the goal of many.
The route is never a straight line or simple.
Slimy is not a term applied to anything in a positive light. In the pantheon of pejoratives, it is only slightly better than being identified as totally disgusting.
When applied to people it serves as a verbal warning that something bad is likely to occur. It is indicative of deceitful and dishonest qualities that are covered by a slick exterior.
On the still days after late winter cold fronts pass through north Florida, the silence beyond suburbia can be thunderous.
Only the occasional puff of wind in the pines and the crunch of dried leaves underfoot shatters the quiet.
The lengthening days and cold fronts with lessening intensity are speeding up the activity of many plants, animals and fungi as spring approaches.
During this period of mostly moderate temperatures, the installation of ornamental plants and vegetable gardens is a popular activity. Garden centers are offering a variety of tender starter plants which are easily transplanted.
