Greg Spinks
I try to earn a living as a freelance writer. I have written in the past for newspapers, magazines and have contributed to two local history books.
I live in a small rual township in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Currently, I write two blogs Koyote Hill at http://koyotehill.blogspot,com and one for the Erie Times News at goerie.com
I can be contacted at spinksgreg@gmail.com
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I live in a small rual township in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Currently, I write two blogs Koyote Hill at http://koyotehill.blogspot,com and one for the Erie Times News at goerie.com
I can be contacted at spinksgreg@gmail.com
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the school of hard knocks - PhD. but seriously, BA from Niagara University, Mercyhurst College, Erie Pa two year deree, course work at Gannon University and Providence College.Interests
I enjoy the outdoors and our natural world. I also appreciate history. I enjoy writing, it is part of who I am.Motto
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John Brown - Saint or Lunatic?John Brown lived in Crawford County, Pennsylvania before becoming violently opposed to slavery. Brown farmed and opened a tannery, faced personal tragedies and financial hardships, Yet he was a community activist and an Underground Railroad conductor. -
Wood Ashes - Good for the Yard, Good for the GardenAshes from the home wood stove can be used effectively in the yard and garden to help the soil and improve the plants. But it is important to know your wood, know your ashes and know your soil. -
Read it on the GrapevineThe southern shores of Lake Erie is, perhaps, the second largest wine producing region in the U.S. Often overlooked, the region produces distinctive, award winning wines. -
Eastern Coyotes Are Common in Urban, Suburban and Rural AreasThere are some simple precautions to protect household pets and family from a possible attack with an understanding of what we know about the Eastern Coyote. -
Invasive Plants Are Harmful to the Local EnvironmentInvasive plants readily move in and thrive when the ground on your property is disturbed. A few simple steps can prevent the environmental damage caused by these plants after a home improvement, construction or logging operation. -
Bitter Cold and Heavy Snow Common in "Snowbelts"Rural snow belt areas in the Great lakes region don't make many headlines. The latest January storm, while commonplace, is a good reminder to be prepared.Also published on:- Yahoo! US News
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Plant Heirloom Zinnias for an Outstanding Vegetable GardenZinnias, planted in the vegetable garden, will attract many beneficial pollinators and add beauty to the vegetable plot. They are carefree and require little maintenance. -
Brush Piles Are Important for Wildlife and Can Save MoneyA brush pile is more than a pile of sticks. Constructed properly, a brush pile can attract and protect wildlife, look attractive on the property and be a family educational project. -
Some Reflections on Building a Backyard PondA successful pond requires an objective, or a purpose, and detailed planning and a proper location. -
Things You Should Know About Snapping TurtlesSnapping turtles are an important native species. They are amazing animals and are environmentally important to many watershed areas. -
Do a Green Sport This Winter and Stay HealthySnowshoeing is a great,inexpensive green work-out which opens many other opportunities. -
Ten Bee Green ActionsBees are declining in population at alarming rates. There are green actions everyone can take to help these important insects. -
Tips for Winter Gardening for Fun and ProfitThe vegetable garden can be used as a tree "nursery" during the winter months to grow a wide variety of trees. -
Planting for a Pollinator-Friendly Yard Can Begin in the AutumnHomeowners can improve the yard to make it more eco-friendly, increase the vegetable yields and add to it's attractiveness during the autumn months. -
Canadohta Lake Book Swap Keeps an Old Tradition AliveA volunteer book swap program provides free reading material in a book swap or book recycling program in a fun and historic location. -
Home Repairs and Yard Cleanliness Are Green Actions to Help Control the Invasive Stink BugResearch is continuing into organic methods for controlling the swarming population of stink bugs. However, home repairs and yard cleanliness are important green steps. -
Trilliums Are a Good Choice for Home Woodland GardenTrilliums, members of the lily family, are native perennials which, once established, burst with color every spring and will continue to reward the home woodland garden for many years. -
Sunflowers Are Easy to Grow Plants with Many AdvantagesSunflowers are easy to grow, inexpensive and environmentally friendly plants with an ancient history. -
PA Firewood Travel Ban ExtendedResearchers are indicating some promising leads into the fight against the Emerald Ash Borer, but for now the best hope in stemming the beetle's spread is a quarantine on wood products, including firewood. -
Citizens Act to Guard Pennsylvania TreasureNumerous groups in northwestern Pennsylvania are working together to protect historic and environmentally important French Creek. -
Hidden Chemicals Fuel Marcellus DebateThe Marcellus Shale formation holds enormous amounts of natural gas in Appalachia, a region which sits on the threshold of an economic boom. However, there is a growing environmental concern over the drilling technology and accidents. -
Late Blight Reemerges in 2010 GardensLate tomato/potato blight has re-surfaced in several states. It is a deadly disease for tomatoes and potatoes. Gardeners can take action now. -
Native Wildflowers to Save the BeesBorage, buckwheat and native wildflowers are easy to grow plants which are of great importance to the honeybee, native bees and many other pollinators. These crops enhance home gardens, both flowers and vegetables and help the declining pollinators. -
Sunchokes: Go NativeSunchokes, often called Jerusalem artichokes, are native perennial plants in North America. They are easy to grow, nutritious and offer many possibilities in the yard and kitchen. -
Crawford County, Pennsylvania: An Organic Gardening HubCrawford County is a largely rural area of northwestern Pennsylvania with valuable resources available for gardeners to practice healthy, organic methods and to market their harvest. -
Lovage: A Smart ChoiceA recent study indicates celery may contain many harmful pesticides. While it is possible to grow celery in the home garden, an alternative is the perennial herb lovage. -
The Upside Down JalapenoJalapeno peppers are easy to grow in hanging baskets upside down. Placed in a sunny location and given adequate moisture, the plant will produce an excellent crop of peppers while being unique and attractive in the garden or patio. -
A Fern for All Seasons: The Christmas Fern is a Hardy EvergreenThe Christmas fern is a native, hardy perennial in much of eastern North America. It is a good plant for shade gardens or hard to manage moist and shady areas of the yard. -
The Dandelion: An Ancient ResourceDandelions are common wildflowers which are important to humans and wildlife throughout the growing season. They do have some bad habits and a bad reputations but can be managed. -
A Great Vegetable Harvest: Plant Easy Flowering HerbsThere are many attractive annual herbs which can be used effectively in the home vegetable garden. Borage, nasturtiums and okra are three great plants which help other vegetables, attract good insects and can be used in a variety of ways. -
Mayapple: A Good Plant for a Hard SpotThe mayapple is a good choice for yard areas which are shady and moist. The plant forms easy to care for colonies which will add woodland enchantment to many yard settings. -
This Spring Think Fall VegetablesPlanting a cover crop, or a green manure crop this spring, will enrich the garden soil for a fall vegetable garden which can extend the growing season and help to save money while providing nutritious vegetables. -
The Trout Lily: An Early Splash of Color for the YardThe trout lily is a good choice for the home gardener; the low growing plants require little care, spread slowly, mix well with other spring flowers and are one of the earliest bloomers in the spring. -
The Mouse: A Common ProblemThere are a varied numbers of methods, some more successful than others, to control the common household mouse, a sometimes beneficial rodent but which needs to be controlled to prevent structural damage, food contamination and diseases outbreaks. -
The Half King and a Future PresidentThe role of the Seneca Half King and a British soldier marked a turning point in world history as the two forged a friendship and an alliance; today one has a unique monument, the other, a distant memory clouded by the past. -
Old Mossback and the LeBoeuf CreeperThe ancient inland lakes of northwestern Pennsylvania offer some excellent muskie hunting (fishing) but none quite like Old Mossback and the development of the LeBoeuf Creeper lure. -
The Unpredictable Lake Effect Snow MachineLake effect snow storms are complex systems and often unpredictable. Heavy snows can fall in one area and not another nearby area depending on wind speed and direction, water temperature and sheer luck. -
Jack Wax: The Real Sign of SpringJack wax is one of the popular maple syrup candies which will be made throughout northwestern Pennsylvania as winter begins to wane; it is a sure sign of approaching spring weather. -
The Future Lies in the Ice AgeIce Age Woolly Mammoths were quite common throughout North America and new research and theories into their extinction might hold valuable clues for the future of mankind and the planet. -
Steelhead Journey in Lake ErieSteelhead fishing is an exciting sport for many anglers during the colder autumn months when the fish journey back to the Lake Erie tributaries. -
A Buck Rub Has Many StoriesIn late sumer and early autumn, the whitetail bucks leave signs which can be important for a successful hunting season. -
Health Care Reform and Immigration: A Human Rights IssueHealth Care reform, which should include all persons within the US borders, is a moral and common sense imperative.
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Health Care Reform and Immigration: Morality and Common SenseHealth Care is a human right and is a moral and American issue similar to other human rights issues such as women's rights, disabled rights and voting rights. Using morality and common sense the nation can have the best health care system in the world.
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Rosy Reds Minnows: Entertainment All YearRosy Red minnows are great fish to keep in the indoor aquarium or in a pond outside; the docile, brightly orange colored, hardy minnows are peaceful and communal. -
Thyme for Today: Herb Attracts Many Beneficial PollinatorsThyme can be used as an ornamental herb or in the vegetable garden; it is even a perfect herb for container gardening. -
GoldenRods: Sun Medicine, a Busy Hub, a Rubber ThoughtGoldenrods are more than the yellow weeds of September and October; they are a hub of some unusual insect activity and the are steeped in folklore and history. -
A Free Autumn Gift : the AcornAcorns are plentiful in the autumn months and can be collected and planted as a family tree project which can last for centuries. -
Asparagus: A Good Backyard InvestmentAsparagus is a carefree, healthy and flavorful vegetable once it has a home. -
Wildflowers- The Ancient Gift of LifeWildflowers are ancient plants which have evolved over the centuries. They provide a critical link to our environment and our future. -
The First Successful Oil Well - 150 Years AgoThe world's first commercial oil well changed the world, including reading habits. -
American Mountain Ash Trees a Good Choice for LandscapingHardy native American Mountain Ash trees are a good landscaping choice and food for wildlife. -
Fleas and Ticks: A Nightmare for Pets and YouSome flea and tick treatments pose risks to humans and pets. -
Fall Vegetable Plantings: A Good OpportunityA fall vegetable garden offers many opportunities for an extended harvest season and a spring head-start next year.