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SUMMER SMELLS WITH A PURPOSE – Plants summon help, animals find food…and we miss out on so many scents
Last week, I began a discussion about smell. Today, I’d like to talk a little about the role of smell in the lives of our flora and fauna, and how the sense of smell has long been in decline in humans. I will also conclude my list of signature scents Read more…
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YOUR NOSE KNOWS NATURE – smell can trigger vivid memories…even outboard fumes and finishing trips!
Leaving the house one dark, wet morning last week, I immediately noticed our maples had shed nearly all of their leaves overnight. Despite feeling a bit discouraged at all the raking I’d have to do, I couldn’t get over the wonderful smell that greeted me. It was like walking into Read more…
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Flying ants – the amazing story of ant reproduction
On hot, muggy days in early September, we are often provided with an intriguing glimpse into the lives of ants, probably our most abundant insects. Although we don’t tend to think of ants as winged insects, they do have wings during the mating phase of their life cycle. This is Read more…