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DIY Fall Sun Catcher

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Julie Kohl

Not only do I enjoy spending time outdoors, I also enjoy bringing a bit of the outdoors in. This DIY Fall sun catcher is easy and inexpensive to make and lets you enjoy the beautiful colors of fall all season...Read More

The Mystery of an Oak Gall Uncovered

Posted on April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by Julie Kohl

I've seen many oak galls over the years but never really gave them much thought until recently when a friend posted a picture of one on social media wondering about what they were. It was an excellent opportunity to spend...Read More

Poison ivy is one of the biggest foes of outdoor lovers. Being able to identify poison ivy can save you from a lot of itching!

How to Identify Poison Ivy

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Julie Kohl

Poison ivy is one of the biggest foes of outdoor lovers. Being able to identify poison ivy can save you from a lot of itching! This post contains affiliate links, which as an Amazon Affiliate, allow me to earn fees...Read More

Have you ever wondered about how plants and trees survive in the winter? What physical changes occur? What keeps a plant or tree from dying? Let's find out!

Nature and Winter | How Plants and Trees Survive in Winter

Posted on January 27, 2020January 24, 2020 by Julie Kohl

Have you ever wondered about how plants and trees survive in the winter? What physical changes occur? What keeps a plant or tree from dying? Let's find out! I took science all through grade school and high school. In fact,...Read More

Watershield (Brasenia schreberi) – A Native Aquatic Plant

Posted on August 29, 2019October 1, 2019 by Julie Kohl

This spring I noticed this green leafy plant growing all over the surface of our small pond. At first I thought it might be some kind of lily but something just didn't look right. I did some research and discovered...Read More

Indigo Marbled Pumpkins

Posted on October 23, 2016July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

When the weather starts to cool, I love going to the pumpkin patch. We always go to Peebles Farm in Augusta. They have been growing over the years (do you see what I did there?) and have so much to...Read More