Aloe arborescens is putting on a show for the holidays this year. Endemic to south eastern Africa, this aloe is also known as Candelabra aloe which easily describes the elegant plumes of orange which are very attractive to wildlife seeking sweet nectar. Another common name is krantz aloe.
I learned about this wild mushroom camp some years ago and have been wanting since that time, to attend, but something always came up. In my ongoing quest for adventure, I have decided that 2018 was the year in which I would enroll.
When I was growing up I remember a time when all the adults were discussing which three books they would take with them if they were stuck on a desert island. Later top ten lists became popular for books, records, and numerous other categories.
As most of you know by now, I usually have my nose in a book! Going to the doctor or dentist, going to Sacramento, or just being at home, I have at least one book with me at all times.
If you ever wondered why some plants evolved into carnivorous plants, or how they actually digest their prey, then you'll want to watch the PBS show Plants Behaving Badly, now available on DVD from your local Solano County Library branch.
