Monet’s Blue Bearded Iris (c) 2009 Patty Hankins
Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well
Flower and Plant Links
GOOD Project has Why Killing Your Lawn Is a Good Idea – And How to Do It
Longwood Gardens has Proud to be Beautiful
The Washington Post hasGoats tackle weeds, invasive species that chemicals and mowers can’t handle
Natural News has Human genes engineered into experimental GMO rice being grown in Kansas
Wildlife Links
EurekaAlert has Scientists provide first large-scale estimate of reef shark losses in the Pacific Ocean
The New York Times has Herd’s Fate Lies in Preservation Clash
Environment Issues Links
The Huffington Post has Why Safeguarding the Arctic Is a Must
Mother Jones has 2 Years Later, Grim Photos From the BP Disaster
Photography and Art Links
NPR has The Power Of Flower Photos
If you are in the DC area, I hope you will join me and other flower lovers at our DC Flower Safari Meetups. The next one is scheduled for May 12th at Green Spring Gardens, 4601 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. I hope to see you there!