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Keep me in the Dark. Please!

Written on November 29, 2011.

When was the last time you saw the Milky Way? What, you say you’ve never seen it? Well, you’re hardly alone. We live in a time when millions of people are growing up in urban areas where they are lucky to see a few stars now...

The Power of the Individual

Written on November 15, 2011.

In our work at TLC, we are often reminded of the power of the individual to make a profound difference in the world. An acre at a time, and after twenty years, nearly 3 square miles of land have been permanently preserved in...

What’s Forever?

Written on October 22, 2011.

I was talking with a landowner recently about the restoration he and his wife are doing on their property, a former farm field. He said “It was a farm field forever, as long as I can remember.” That comment got...

The Miracle of Seeds

Written on September 27, 2011.

Millions of small miracles happen this time of the year, as pollinated flowers transform into seeds. Seeds that will feed birds and wildlife throughout the winter as well as seeds that will lie dormant on the ground until next...

Hummingbirds are on the move!

Written on September 2, 2011.

While on the phone with a friend the other day, I spied a hummingbird at the feeder by my window. “Wow, that’s a fat hummingbird,” I exclaimed. He pointed out that this is the time of year when the tiny birds start to bulk...

Let it Rot!

Written on August 26, 2011.

Home-made compost is one of my biggest gardening joys. The amount of energy required to make a great soil amendment is so minimal, that I’m surprised more people don’t take advantage of this natural process. I’ve...