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Stinging Saddleback

8/20/2013

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I never knew that caterpillars could be dangerous. Did you? 

Meet the Stinging Saddleback Caterpillar- This beautiful creature, named for the incredible markings on its back, was found chomping on our black currant bush. Wow...Nature is really a master of patterns and design.   

And even though other caterpillars look ominous, I have handled countless without incident....until today! All it took was one touch to learn that caterpillars can cause a painful sting (even deadly in some cases). 

Live and learn.

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Wildlife- raptors

8/17/2013

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One of our goals is to create a balanced biological community on our farm.

When a family of fledgling hawks visited the farm this summer, we enjoyed watching their antics knowing that the farm is supporting wildlife at multiple levels of the energy pyramid

This great photo was taken by our neighbor, Sam.

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Tomatoes

8/10/2013

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The flavor of a home-grown tomato is unsurpassed. And this is reason enough to start a garden...Really!

Sprinkle in some chive and basil seeds and you can create an artwork. 

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil and watch it disappear. 

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