Have you ever heard of a naiad? No, I'm not talking about some mythological character. A naiad is an insect that can live for years, though some types only live for months. They live under the water. They eat small creatures, other insects, are pretty good at catching their prey. Great, great swimmers!
But a naiad is only the nymph (adolescent) stage of a particular insect.
After all that time swimming, the naiad crawls out of the water, sheds its skin, and boom! It's a dragonfly!!!
Yes, a dragonfly! You read that right. After potentially years of swimming, the dragonfly crawls out flies.
One day it has gills (according to the book I was reading) and the next day it is breathing air.
How cool is that!
Talk about an example of a great change!
Friday, October 13, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Perspective
This whole time I've been treating these like a weed! Next summer, I'm letting them grow wild and I'll set up a road side stand.
If I don't treat my lawn with anything next year can I call them organic too?
Ok, but on a serious note . . . really? ORGANIC dandelion greens? I guess it really is all about perspective.
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