I hold a deep belief that knowledge and understanding lead to compassion. If we understood better those we hate or fear, we would find compassion and progress toward friendship, peace, caring for others and peaceful mindfulness. I’ve found that while understanding doesn’t always lead ...
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL As I was writing my column for today, a bowhunting friend, George Coleman, sent me a message and photo of an insect asking what it was. The message said that in recent years most all the deer he harvests on a farm in Marion County have these insects. A ...
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed, I think about all I didn’t manage to accomplish — mostly seeds I intended to plant, and garden beds to weed. When I think how slowly it went, I bring to mind many, many mosquito bites. Normally the ...
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed by, I think about all I didn't manage to accomplish — mostly seeds I intended to plant, and garden beds to weed. When I think how slowly it went, I bring to mind many, many mosquito bites. Normally the ...
One of my sustainability goals is to feed my chickens a significant portion of their daily rations from my garden. They have lots of time to free range and forage for fresh food, but I do give them some organic chicken feed daily. This food (in pellet form) is processed, pricey and ...
By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com This week, the West Virginia Botanic Garden is “on fire” with a full display of summer flowering plants and the insects that love them. WARNING: If you do not like insects, stay away! But, if you like flowers, butterflies, bees and beetles, ...