Sep 23 2012
The flowers and plant yield a strong yellow dye (no surprise there). These photos were taken at Fletcher Park on 23 September 2012. Wildflowers of the Carolinas, page 406, shows a photo of Gray Goldenrod [Solidago nemoralis], which appears to be plant in the shots. It’s a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. USDA Plants …
Aug 14 2012
This photo of Bull Thistle [Cirsium vulgare] was taken at Trout Lake, Hermon, NY. It’s a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. Reader’s Digest North American Wildlife, page 463, shows it as being found across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. USDA Plants Listing: Cirsium vulgare
May 19 2012
Wildflowers of the Carolinas, pages 362-363, states that this is “often called False Dandelion” and is not a Carolina native, but came from Europe. Hairy Cat’s Ear [Hypochaeris radicata] is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. These photos were taken on Big Glassy at the Carl Sandburg National Historic site. USDA Plants Listing: Hypochaeris …
May 19 2012
According to Wildflowers of the Carolinas, pages 198-199, Fire Pink [Silene virginica] is a member of the Pink (Caryophyllaceae) family and is most commonly found in the hills and mountains. The photos were taken on Big Glassy at Carl Sandburg National Historic site on 19 May 2012. USDA Plants Listing: Silene virginica
May 19 2012
These photos of Mountain Laurel [Kalmia latifolia] were taken at the Carl Sandburg National Historic place on Big Glassy. According to Wildflowers of the Carolinas, pages 116-117, it’s a member of the Heath (Ericaceae) family. USDA Plants Listing: Kalmia latifolia
Jan 30 2012
Some electronics waiting to be recycled. Buds are on the trees, already!
Jan 22 2012
Download an image of the Ubuntu Linux logo. Print to the size of the desired rubber stamp and then use the old photocopier to make an image. Transfer the image to the stamp material using a blender pen. Carve the image using your lino-cutting tools.
