There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.
Category: Insects
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You Shouldn’t Squish These Bugs
Not since the nature-obsessed Victorian era have jewelry designers expressed so much interest in the tiny beings that crawl, fly and slither among us.
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An Italian Villa That Houses 30,000 Beetles and a Flock of Porcelain Birds
The New York Times – T Magazine:Giorgio Taroni’s home overlooking Lake Como has become a cabinet of curiosities, filled with collections of oil paintings, books, ancient coins and vintage postcards.
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Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian
The New York Times – Business:The storm destroyed up to 300,000 beehives, the Florida State Beekeepers Association said. The loss could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s food supply.
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What’s That Oddball Conifer? A Japanese Umbrella Pine.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic.