In their recent book A World Without Bees, Alison Benjamin and Brian McCallum paint a grim picture of what life would be like for humans if it weren’t for bees. Most of what we eat grows as either a result of direct pollination by bees or, in the case of livestock such as cattle, pigs, […]
Born Again Bird Watcher Archive
The archive of posts from the original Born Again Bird Watcher blog.
Meditations in a Japanese Garden – Part Three
There are times in life when one feels helplessly caught up in competition with others just to obtain the necessities of living.
Meditations in a Japanese Garden – Part Two
While a place of peace and stillness is often known to exist, it can seem far off and the location of the gate leading to it may be unknown.
Meditations in a Japanese Garden – Part One
Read the book Sakuteiki and you will quickly discover that a traditional Japanese garden is not merely a visually pleasing arrangement of ponds and plants – it is an exercise in philosophy that changes not only with each passing season, but also with each visit and visitor. While such a garden might not always provide […]