Day: November 30, 2019
Bonsai born in China, developed in Japan, “Blue comes out from indigo and blue from indigo” | All Japan Bonsai Association
Birding Big Day 2019 – BirdLife South Africa
Updates from SARBN – Google Groups
SA Rare Bird News Report – 28 November 2019 – Google Groups
Natural Wonder – Why do trees lose their leaves?
Originally posted on Biodiversity Revolution:
This is an interesting question and it all comes down to water. Leaves are the powerhouses of plants. They convert air and water into sugars using the suns energy, a process known as photosynthesis, which in turn feeds the plant. So if there isn’t enough water around, the leaves can’t do their function or become damaged, and so become a… Continue reading Natural Wonder – Why do trees lose their leaves?
Since deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter and their ability to perform photosynthesis, do they have to store food to stay alive?
Originally posted on Idaho Ask a Scientist:
Question answered by Kristin Kaser, Plant Ecologist, INL ESER Program Yes, deciduous trees must store food to stay alive in the winter. During the spring, deciduous trees begin creating food through photosynthesis; they are simultaneously preparing for their dormant period where they store extra nutrients as starches in underground structures like roots. As the growing season comes to… Continue reading Since deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter and their ability to perform photosynthesis, do they have to store food to stay alive?
Is feeding birds in the winter good or bad for the birds?
Originally posted on Idaho Ask a Scientist:
Answered by Dr. Chuck Trost, Emeritus Professor, Idaho State University As long as the feeders are clean, the food gives birds the energy to survive during a stressful period.? Personally I fed birds because I like to watch them.? I’ll have to admit that it does concentrate them, and predators such as cats and hawks can prey on… Continue reading Is feeding birds in the winter good or bad for the birds?
Winter Demands Seasonal Tree Attention
Originally posted on artsofjc:
The day after Thanksgiving here and taking time do some house keeping and preparation. The tree benches all need rearranged for winter. Trees going dormant move down and trees needing continued winter sun and cold hardy move up. I always do this in stages. Rearranging trees for sun and cold hardy protection in process. Dormant trees move down and trees needing… Continue reading Winter Demands Seasonal Tree Attention
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