Tag: Nature
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Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method. Keep reading >>
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The black scoter (Melanitta nigra) takes its name from the plumage of the male, the only solid black duck in North America. Keep reading >>
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To fully embrace plant-positive thinking, we must believe that abundance is actually an integral part of nature. We must recognize the wise design behind the system. Keep reading >>
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The largest of the scoter species in Kansas is the white-winged (Melanitta fusca). It takes its name from the white secondary feathers, visible on both males and females. Keep reading >>
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The male surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a peculiar-looking duck, not readily forgotten. He is known as the “skunkhead.” Keep reading >>
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All of us need reminders to enjoy the fruits of our labors as we juggle to-dos. Here are our readers’ favorites, covering topics from faith to family reading to good food. Keep reading >>
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Seen up close, the male harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) sports a unique pattern that accounts for his name. Keep reading >>
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Hit the road and discover Kansas! Want to know what travel-related resources our readers are interested in? Take a look. Keep reading >>
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Answers to excellent questions about weather folklore sayings, from lightning to persistence to signs of the changing seasons. Keep reading >>
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