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The Beauty in Nature: When the Tide is Out
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Earth’s oceans twice daily rise around the world like a “wave” of people at a sporting event because of the pull of our moon’s gravity.
The Beauty in Nature: October Farmland
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Autumn reminds us that winter is coming, with its short daylight each day and cooling temperatures.
Melinda’s Garden: Plan Ahead for Amaryllis Blooms All Winter Long
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- Written by Melinda Myers Melinda Myers
Let amaryllis fill your home with flowers for the holidays and keep the blossoms coming all winter long.
The Beauty in Nature: Farmland Mammals
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Several kinds of mammals adapted to Pennsylvania farmland, giving each species more area to live and reproduce in, which increases their numbers.
The Beauty in Nature: Catching Insects in Midair
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Several kinds of creatures catch flying insects in midair during summer and autumn in southeastern Pennsylvania. Those species of winged wildlife are a variety of small birds, bats, and dragonflies.
Savvy Senior: Adaptive Gardening: Tips and Tools for Older Gardeners
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good tools and tips for senior gardeners? My 77-year-old mother loves to work in the garden but over the past few years has been plagued by injuries.
– Concerned Daughter
The Beauty in Nature: Wastewater Wildlife
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
For an hour one afternoon toward the end of April of this year, I stopped at one of my favorite wildlife places close to home in New Holland. This spot is dominated by treated wastewater from New Holland businesses that flows constantly into a brook in a cow pasture.
The Beauty in Nature: Summer Saltmarsh Sounds
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Saltmarshes are watery, grassy habitats between barrier island beaches and dunes along seacoasts and the mainland. Saltmarshes along the Atlantic Ocean from New England to Virginia are alive with a variety of creatures in summer, most of which are there to raise young.
Melinda’s Garden: Growing Your Own Cut Flowers
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- Written by Melinda Myers Melinda Myers
Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your own garden and containers.