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Took a nice walk around the yard today to see what's growing. The air was nice and cool but the sun was warm; a perfect combo. All the animals were out! The trout lilies have finished blooming now but here's a photo from about a week and a half ago. The wood poppies are still out and look...

That always confuses me too. I'm sure there are plenty of misconceptions about every ecosystem, but I think deserts top the list.

That's what I've been reading, but it was pretty much all I had to go by. Thanks!

As many of you know, age is a question tortoise keepers are asked a lot. Since I'm always at a loss in answering this question, I'm turning to my forum experts. I was wondering whether, with a rough estimate of sexual maturity, a general idea of Steve's age can be estimated? I've been keeping...

Love that blue sky!

Awww! 😍

So cute!

I see some mallow in there too. Yum!

Neat! I haven't seen them on the trunk of the tree either. We have two younger redbuds (Cercis canadensis) that have grown quite a bit in the past couple years. I'm hoping for some good blooms this spring. I'll try to get a photo if I remember.

From January 1, 2024: Happy 191st (or so) birthday to the world’s oldest living land animal "As Jonathan enters his 192nd year, he still shows a zest for life, said Joe Hollins, who helps care for the 400-pound tortoise."...

Is this the new space? It looks big and perfect for the torts!

Very true!!

I have seen them pop up on warmer days in the cold season. All they need is just enough sun and some water from snowmelt. It's a surprise every time!

I'm just heartbroken to hear about this. I do agree that we need to reconsider our animal abuse penalties in many locations; I think it would show that animals should be viewed in higher regard. It's unfortunate that so many people look the other way when it comes to the suffering of animals. I...

My husband is very good at finding mantids in our tall grass. This one was about 6 inches long.

How did the bananas turn out? Did they taste any good? :)

My mom got into pottery and made her grandson a new food dish out of plain terra-cotta clay (no glaze). It's much lower to the ground for Steve to eat off of so I think he loves it!

Bananas and cactus both fantastic! :)

Nice welcome mat! 😄

It's the windmill pose!!