I received the following information from Lisa Zumpft of the Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market. It sounds fascinating! If I didn’t have a prior engagement, I would love to go. Utah Native Plant Society Monday, March 19th 7:00 p.m. Canyon Community Center 126 Zion Blvd., Springdale, UT Medicinal Use of Plants: Poppies to Pomegranates STEPHEN DAHL, [...]
Posts under ‘Nature’
Climate change is costing you money
Flooding in the Midwest, followed by a heat wave… severe drought across the south into Texas… these are the largest of a series of unusual weather that is hurting the farmers that grow our food. The USDA warns that crop yields will be sharply lower than it had previously predicted. This is not an isolated [...]
Parowan Gap in 360
Parowan Gap in Utah Our friend Don Manion does 360-degree panoramic photography. Here he filmed the Parowan Gap, a site of geological, archeological, and even paleontological interest. The Gap is just a few miles from us, and well worth a visit!
Thunder Storm
Early last night we got the thunder and lightning we had been promised.
Cow Cuddling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyWnWpE0Jf8 “Inspiring people, businesses and organizations to enjoy the unique harmony between man, animals and nature.” So says a Dutch website (as translated by Google Translate) promoting “cow cuddling” or “cow hugging.” And they’re charging 25 euros for 2 hours, or 47.50 euros for 3 hours. The premise is simple: dressed in protective coveralls, you [...]
Ranch Picture of the Day
(DJ Mitchell Photo)
Ranch Picture of the Night
(DJ Mitchell Photo)
Ranch Picture of the Day
(Suellen Hockey Photo) We Got Snow!
Ranch Picture of the Day
Bald Eagle (DJ Mitchell Photo) Even animals have time-share lodging. In the winter the Bald Eagles nest in the tree at the end of our road. Golden Eagles stay in the tree during the summer.
A Stunning Sunset
Here are three very different views of last night’s stunning sunset. All three offer links to Flickr, where you can see a larger version if you like. Wisps. Waves of fire. Molten sky.
