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Category: Biology
Pear Picking Time!
Already time to look at those Bartlett, Comice, Bosch and other pears for picking if you own a tree. I got over 100 nice pears off my tree today. You can tell if they are ready to pick if you lift the fruit just… Continue Reading “Pear Picking Time!”
My Word! Can you believe the Shells?
I once thought I’d been to the best shelling areas in the Caribbean! Now I’m up padding along the sands of Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa near Ft.Myers, FL. No, they aren’t all lined up – cat’s paws, jewel boxes, calico shells … until… Continue Reading “My Word! Can you believe the Shells?”
Sanibel Island – Revisioning the 2014 Book!
Even the best of e-books has got to be revised with new technology. I’m going for a totally touch screen app.
Morel Mushrooms are out! – Morchella semilibera! – Yummm!
Those who know where to find these goodies aren’t telling! If I did, my life wouldn’t be worth a plugged nickel! This particular variety, Morchella semilibera is rated by Orson K. Miller Jr. in “Mushrooms of North America” as: Edible!, Choice!, and Common!, although a whole… Continue Reading “Morel Mushrooms are out! – Morchella semilibera! – Yummm!”
Spring Definitely Here in Oregon! – Wonderful Flowers!
This is one of the best times of the year in Oregon. Blossoms popping all over the Hood River Valley. Just down the trail past the pond from my house is this wonderful pair of Lady Slippers! Then coming up past the pond into… Continue Reading “Spring Definitely Here in Oregon! – Wonderful Flowers!”
GMO Labeling in Oregon – Exercise in Demonizing Scientific Processes
Oregon currently is getting ready to vote on whether to put labels of foods showing that some ingredients of the food product have been produced by the process of Genetic Modification. It’s a waste of time, money and human energy as you will see in reading… Continue Reading “GMO Labeling in Oregon – Exercise in Demonizing Scientific Processes”
Oregon Farmer’s Wheat Contaminated by Genetically Engineered Wheat. It could be “Blowin’ in the Winds!”
Below, I’ve an urgent note from the U. S. Government’s Center for Food Safety in Washington D.C. This is something to cogitate deeply on while stirring the rolled oats on the stove for breakfast. I certainly hope you are aware of what is happening… Continue Reading “Oregon Farmer’s Wheat Contaminated by Genetically Engineered Wheat. It could be “Blowin’ in the Winds!””
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