Nature

2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time - In late October 2003 the state of California was hit with the worst wildfire that it had ever experienced. Twenty people where killed and much damage to local communities resulted.

The History Of An Exotic, Romantic Flower: The Orchid - Most of us regard the orchid as a beautiful, exotic and romantic flower. Most are also unaware of their spectacular history and the passionate efforts which have gone into finding, cataloguing and creating the orchids which we enjoy today.

Sea Temperature Surprise For Monaco - Prince Albert of Monaco has been busy around the world warning world leaders of impending doom because of global warming. But the Mediterranean temperature lapping around his Principality is showing no signs of warming...

Bonsai Trees For House And Garden - This article talks about the different kinds of bonsai trees and some of the ways to take care of them.

Get Started Growing Bamboo - Bamboo may be one of the very best candidates for a kind of plant to grow in or outside your home. Bamboo is attractive, can bloom in a multitude of colors (depending on the variety), and, once mature, can survive with relatively little maintenance.

10 Myths About Spiders - An article listing 10 myths about spiders and why they are just not true.

How to Cook Maya Tepeizcuinte (Paca Jungle Rat) - This is a true account of my Maya neighbor 'Jungle Man' catching a 25 pound tepeizcuinte (tepe), preparing and cooking it.

Do you Wear Bonsai Goggles ? - This article compares life with that of a Bonsai tree. By wearing Bonsai Goggles you will learn that getting old needn't mean being out of date !

Can Home Solar Energy Systems Save The Planet - First off, the planet does not need saving, but we need to save ourselves. The Earth has been here a lot longer. Yes, we are doing damage, but the result could be the Earth wiping us out, and not the other way around. The question still comes can we do our bit, and use home solar energy systems to create more balance?

The Ill Effects Of Climate Change - Climate Variability offers a detailed and useful introduction to this issues. This site also provides accurate information on more advanced climate variability subjects.