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By Sherry Lyons There has been a lot of information out there about heirloom and native seeds. It seems that every day there are more and more places to buy them. But what is the reason to use them over commercially available hybrid and non-native seeds? What has prevented me from investing in them is primarily the cost. Both categories of seeds usually cost quite a bit more than commercial seeds, which already cost quite a bit anyway. I thought that if I investigated the rea

By Sherry Lyons I love feeding birds in the wintertime! Seeing their colorful plumage against the snow - the cardinals, cedar waxwings, bluebirds and woodpeckers are brilliant. They keep me entertained with their antics, pushing each other off the perches in order to get to the sunflower seeds and mealworms, fluffed up against the cold. Their calls are unique and easily recognizable when you really listen, chickadees and downy woodpeckers making a happy counterpoint in the mu

by Sherry Lyons It’s probably just me, but I was wondering if you ever have anxiety about invasive plant species taking over in your...

by Sherry Lyons At first I was hesitant to write about this subject, as I typically write about conservation concerns of one type or...

Frogs, toads and salamanders… you may wonder why you should care about these wetland creatures. There is a very important reason to watch...

by Sherry Lyons Childhood Friends Where are the kings that were my childhood friends? In vain I seek them on their emerald thrones  Or in...

Which choice is better for the environment? By Sherry Lyons I have debated the issue of real vs. fake Christmas trees in my head and with...

by Sherry Lyons To continue the conversation about invasive species, I will move on to spotted knapweed ( Centaurea biebersteinii DC)....

by Sherry Lyons Many of us have heard a lot about invasive plants, and others are just starting to learn about them. There are varying...

A Concerned Conservationist Legislation Edition October 2024 by Sherry Lyons In summary - "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue...