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Black-Eyed Susan Species

I've definitely seen R. fulgida growing farther northeast from its range...I think the map means that it's not documented as surviving in the wild in that state (although it has been in Canada--hence the blue on the map, which means introduced ...

cazort, on 08/11/2015

Black-Eyed Susan Species

I'm pretty sure the Rudbeckia fulgida is the type growing in my yard in New Hampshire, even though the map doesn't show NH as a location. It spreads and comes back each year.

dustytoes, on 08/11/2015

Global Warming Impacts Everyone, but How and Why?

We have to be aware of the possibilities.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/11/2015

Global Warming Impacts Everyone, but How and Why?

You highlighted some important facts. And books. The Sixth Extinction is now on my list of books to buy/read.

Mira, on 08/11/2015

Visiting an Art Gallery With a Two-Year-Old

I enjoyed the armchair visit and Eric Carle's video. It's wonderful that such places exist.

Mira, on 08/11/2015

Chocolate Christmas Ornaments

I grew up with Christmas trees full of chocolate treats. They were all the same kind of candy, but not the candy I would normally eat, so it was exciting :) These days I enjoy small chocolate Santas at Christmastime :) I like those snowflakes!

Mira, on 08/11/2015

Black-Eyed Susan Species

I remember seeing these growing wild. I believe we used to call them railroad daisies because the flower, although not white, resembles a daisy.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015

Black-Eyed Susan Species

Thanks for the information on which Black-Eyed Susan species will grow in partial sun, moderate to dry soil, which species is invasive, and which are not.

teddletonmr, on 08/10/2015

Tetrapodophis amplectus: Four-Legged Hugging-Snake of Northeast Brazil

This indeed would be frightening to encounter.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015

Scary Legendary Creature Costumes

I like bigfoot. But, is bigfoot real or not? Hmmm.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015

Chocolate Christmas Ornaments

Thanks!

jptanabe, on 08/10/2015

Coastal Decor: Seashell Bath Accessories

Shells are interesting and can make great decorations, as can their images. My wife bought a nice collection of shells for decorating purposes, and I used a few to photograph for Zazzle items. Just always make certain they are abandoned. One ...

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015

Visiting an Art Gallery With a Two-Year-Old

What an interesting concept, a ;lace to honor the art many take for granted.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015

Chocolate Christmas Ornaments

I believe I have seen these just once. Nice article.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015

Lasiognathus dinema: New Northern Gulf of Mexico Anglerfish Species

Strange creatures are always interesting.

blackspanielgallery, on 08/10/2015