Desert Nurses
In order to make it through its first year, a desert shrub seedling usually needs a little help: a bit of protection from the elements and from hungry jackrabbits. It needs a nurse.
How to Appreciate Old-Growth Desert
I don't mean to diss the scenic wonders and grand botanical oddities; they still call to me, and I answer as often as I can. But I don't need oddities nearby to have my mind blown by the desert. The commonplace will do that just fine.
The Most Astonishing Boring Plant in the Desert
There are a lot of dramatic and prominent plants in the deserts — towering Joshua trees, fierce bristling chollas, saguaros — but one of the most amazing plants in the…
Obi Kaufmann with a copy of The Deserts of California
Exploring the Complexities of the Desert: A Conversation with Obi Kaufman
https://omny.fm/shows/90-miles-from-needles-with-chris-clarke-and-alic-1/s2e14-obi-kaufmann-and-the-deserts-of-california The desert is a landscape that often evokes a sense of emptiness and desolation. But in reality, it is a vibrant and diverse ecosystem that is teeming with life.…
Why You Should Love the Desert
The desert has long been the red-headed stepchild of the environmental movement, the place that few really want to adopt, to protect. Even after a century of lyrical paeans to…
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Not Lifeless, Not Barren
"This is like finding the Amazon rainforest in the middle of the Mojave Desert." That's what NASA scientist Paula Bontempi said of a remarkable 2012 discovery regarding phytoplankton in the…
The Healing Power of Nature: Finding Solace in the Desert
https://omny.fm/shows/90-miles-from-needles-with-chris-clarke-and-alic-1/s2e13-dealing-with-loss Introduction In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, finding solace and healing becomes increasingly important. As we navigate the challenges of daily life, it's easy to become overwhelmed…