Southern Maryland Ospreys

The local co-op had packages of LED bulbs at our Green Expo.  I finally am replacing some of the older bulbs.  Bright. Our electric company sends a report on energy efficiency.  We get good ratings regularly.  One way I like to reduce energy use is to hang the wash outside to dry.  Reminds me of summers in Baltimore where my grandmother had...

I spent some time with a local home school group looking at possible planting sites.  I've communicated with local experts and will be getting plants to the group for planting next week.

Foraging in a non-urban environment is a bit different than an urban one.  A good source of information are any of the people who farm here or have an interest in nature.  Our Master Naturalist classes had a session from a person who regularly forages.  Very interesting and I have a few additional edibles I now to add to by grazing list while...

Maryland has Master Naturalist classes.  We had a presentation on foraging.  Part of his philosophy was to eat something wild every day.  Hibiscus are pretty tasty.  I remember reading Ewell Gibbons as a teenager (love persimmon nut bread even today).  I like the local ecological knowledge aspect.  It is something I add to my nature walks at...