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69How to Identify Poison Oak
young poison oak in April Are you new to an area that has poison oak? Poison Oak (Toxiconfrendon diversilobum) is an invasive plant that grows wild in Santa Cruz county and other northern California areas. It spreads by seeds that can be...
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68box elder bug identification
Children growing up here have been told for years that this bug was a Box Elder beetle. Now with more knowledge about the identification of insects I wanted to find out if the common use of this name for the bug is correct. It seemed that it would...
67What is a Banana Slug?
The bright yellow slugs that are seen on the Pacific Coast in California are the second largest slug in the world. They get close to 10 inches long. Because of the large size, bright color and slow movement it...
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47Find Nature in the City
Natures bounty shipped to the city from the country Living in a city, like Las Vegs, especially in the middle of the desert doesn't give much opportunity to enjoy the natural beauties and bounties of a...
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64Beneficial Garden Insects
It is easy to see large insect predators and most of us know what a Lady (Bug) Beetle or Praying Mantis looks like but can you identify the different life stages of them and some of the other insects that are...
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59Foreclosure houses and dying trees
The recession and its effects on the economy and housing in Las Vegas has hit more than just the people and businesses. Trees, yards and landscapes have been affected by homes sitting empty for long periods of time without any irrigation to the...
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65Poison Oak in September
Leaves of poison oak starting to turn red in September The only colorful red Fall leaves seen in the redwood forest of Santa Cruz County in early September were the ones of the poison oak. Poison Oak Vine base on tree The base of this tree...
63Leaf footed bugs - strange and interesting
Leptoglossus zonatus Leaffooted bugs starting being noticed hanging around the Pomegranate bushes in July in Las Vegas. Leaffooted bugs are members of the Coreidae family which are true bugs. The ones here...
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62Seven Species of the Torah and Desert Gardens - Pomegranates
Pomegranates are one of the seven species mentioned in the Torah. Pomegranate shrubs can be grown in some of the most extreme soils and climates of the south west deserts and still continue to be an...
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62Ash Trees in Las Vegas Landscapes
The scientific genus name for Ash trees is Fraxinus. There are many different species and varieties of Fraxinus that are well adapted to desert conditions. Fraxinus sp trees are members of the...
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