By Susan Rothrock Deo Don’t you just love the surprises that come out of the ground after a few good rains here in Southern California? I’m especially fond of the native plants in my yard or along the trails, but…
Read MoreLeave it to the Leaves By Susan Deo Have you ever lain down under a tree on a sunny summer day and looked up at the leaves above you? Did you notice how each leaf has oriented itself for maximum…
Read MoreThe Bladderpod and Its House Guest By Susan Deo The first time I saw a bladderpod (Peritoma arborea) and its house guest, the harlequin bug (Murgantia histrionica) I was intrigued. Honestly? You almost always find harlequin bugs on these plants?…
Read MoreSunflower Surprises By Susan Rothrock Deo What looks like a single flower may be hundreds of tiny flowers.
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