For many years coffee has been grown in Latin America in the shade of large trees - hence the name “shade-grown” coffee. But over the past few decades coffee growers have come under increasing pressure to convert to “sun-grown” coffee…

Ants are really captivating insects even though most people only think of them as a nuisance. They are extremely hard workers and they have elaborated colonies under ground. Each of the ants has a particular occupation to do and they…

The next time a honey bee zips by you, take a moment to appreciate what nature has given to us - this amazing little creature. A honey bee has a proboscis which is like a tiny drinking straw that sucks…

Ornithology, or bird watching, can be done anywhere in the world. You can watch the words in your own backyard, on your way to work when you’re on vacation, and if you become really dedicated you will find yourself travelling…

The official scientific name of this perfectly evolved cactus is the FERROCACTUS and it is a member of the cactaceae family. You will find them growing in elevations under 5,000 feet and in sandy or gravel like soil, soil that…