A pond contributes important living space for critters that have been impacted greatly by development of subdivisions and shopping centers. Frogs, toads and newts will make a pond their new home.

One of the most efficient and productive of these three methods is to use live, natural baits. Live, natural baits are proven to be highly effective when acquired locally. Their price is right since they’re available for free. You "spend" only the time to gather them. When using live, natural baits be sure to check local and regional regulations.

A container water garden is a good choice for those who have a limited space to work with. The requirements for a container garden include a sunny place on your patio or deck, some lovely aquatic plants and a suitable container. Containers range from bowls that hold several gallons to large barrels and tubs. Container water gardens have the advantages of being easy to build, and easy to take care of.

Dioxin is a general term that describes a complex family of more than 400 chemicals. An unintentional waste product, dioxin is formed during industrial processes which combine chlorine with an organic substance, such as wood, pulp or paper, in the presence of heat. Production facilities that manufacture pesticides smelt copper and bleach paper all release of dioxins as by-products.

Exploratorium combines art, science and human perception in more than 650 exhibits about marine and insect life, meteorology, and more. The Tactile Dome, which takes visitors through total darkness with only their sense of touch to guide them, is among the museum’s most popular exhibits. Exploratorium offers free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.

Your own swimming pool in the garden is the dream of many garden owners, a dream that can be fulfilled using the swimming pond concept. All our experience with gardens, pond construction, water quality and pond technology is brought together and enables you to receive a reliable, proven, complete eco-system that you can enjoy for years to come.

A great gift idea for them might be framed pictures of wildlife, framed (real) butterflies or dragonflies. Others might enjoy the gift of time in the way of a wall clock with a wildlife theme, such as birds or butterflies. Magnets in the shape of beetles or dragonflies are always in good taste and they even add beauty to the kitchen space.

But even that is to anthropomorphize the reality of life on earth with a suggestion of intent even more than Darwin knew he should. He ultimately came to prefer biologist Herbert Spencer's phrase "survival of the fittest" over "natural selection" because the latter suggests the idea of some entity doing the selecting

The amount of work that you will need to do in your pond in order to prepare for spring will depend on what the winter was like. Be sure to keep this in mind as you begin to prepare your pond for spring and summer. Although your pond's water will look its cleanest and clearest just before spring starts, don't assume that this means it actually is at its cleanest.