Recently i posted to my Growing Greener podcast an interview with gardener and insect-lover Brian Stewart, which I recorded back in November 2019. Brian is a professor of physics at Wesleyan University and a neighbor of mine. Once every couple of weeks we meet in the morning in his backyard to consume his wonderful cappuccinos. More often than not, our conversation is interrupted by Brian spotting some insect on his native plants and running for his camera.
This is more than a quirk; Brian has been photographing these creatures for his “Insect of the Day” project since 2007, soon after he participated in a local BioBlitz. In these events, a group of biologists and naturalists collaborate with local volunteers to seek out and identify all the species of wildlife—plant and animal—they can fi nd in a given location over a specified period of time (usually 24 hours).
For his BioBlitz, Brian was paired with a coleopterist, a scientist who studies beetles. By the time they recorded their haul and parted ways, Brian had decided to make his own collection of local insects. His wife, Jane, persuaded him to forego the usual approach, which involves killing the insects and pinning them to a board. Instead, Brian opted to collect photographic portraits.
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GAGA FOR GALANTHUS
As easy as they are irresistible, snowdrops boast a devoted and growing following
NEW PLANTS
Multiseason Marvels
BLUEBERRIES & CO.
Members of the genus Vaccinium provide sweet flavor, health benefits and beauty in the garden
AN ECOLOGICAL AGREEMENT
How three great minds think alike
Take It Indoors
Cs the growing season dwindles, _ potted cittus became a summer souuenir
ROOTED IN PLACE
LAYERING IS A PROPAGATION TECHNIQUE THAT TAKES A WHILE TO COMPLETE, BUT IT DEMANDS LITTLE EFFORT FROM THE GARDENER
AT HOME WITH PLANTS
Business travel and pleasure trips helped inspire this Cincinnati garden
THE GARDEN GOES DARK
Yes, gardens have their dark side. But-surprise! A garden's darkness can be good, not sinister.
LOW-WATER WONDERS
EXPLORE ONE PLANTSMAN'S DROUGHT-TOLERANT FAVORITES FOR EACH LEVEL OF THE GARDEN
Succeed With Succession- The best crops to plant throughout summer, plus how to time them right
The best crops to plant throughout summer, plus how to time them right. Once a crop like spring turnips or snap peas has finished, I tidy up the bed, amend the soil with a thin layer of compost and replant. Depending on the new crop, I may be sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings.
