2015 Snowy Owls

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

2015 Snowy Owls

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Finally it's spring!  Or it's beginning to feel that way.  I meant to post some Snowy Owl photos earlier but time got away from me.  Better late than never!  Here are some Snowy Owl photos from the winter of 2015.  Quite a year for them! I won't miss the winter but I will miss the owls…

Safflower: My Favourite Summer Seed

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Safflower: My Favourite Summer Seed

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Safflower is an all white seed that is farmed in around the world (including North America) and used to make vegetable or safflower oil for cooking.  The seed comes from the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius) which occurs naturally in the Mediterranean region, northeastern Africa, and southwes…