The other day in my Facebook news feed there was a question about whether a plant someone had growing in their landscape was non-native Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) or native Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea). That got me thinking -- besides the color of the blossoms, what is the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
More on Bellflowers
Janet Allen* wrote an interesting comment to my June 25, 2018 post on Darn Invasive Bellflowers! And she sent photos!! I thought everyone might be interested in reading what she had to say. "No solution, but a lot of sympathy! This was in our yard when we moved in about 35 years ago and it … [Read more...]
NSF Research Assistantships for High School Students
Do you have a child who is interested in our environment and wants to work in a biological field? Does their school participate in the the National Science Foundation (NSF) research assistantship program? Whether or not your school participates, here's a program you might like to follow-up on. NSF … [Read more...]
Two Giants in our Wetlands
I've mentioned our native Cow Parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium) and Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea) in past posts because they can be mistaken for Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). But today I thought I would write about them specifically. They are two very interesting plants and they provide … [Read more...]
Something Fun, Beautiful and Mysterious
I ran across this Ted video this weekend and thought I'd share. Since it has had over two million viewers, you may have already seen it, but I know you'll enjoy seeing it again. Enjoy! https://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_the_hidden_beauty_of_pollination Bees, butterflies, bats and … [Read more...]
More Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective Traditional Landscaping
Because municipalities and homeowners are demanding it, and conservation-minded, practical business owners are realizing it, landscapers are getting more creative and are developing more sustainable tactics. Here are a few ideas which are not only eco-friendly, but also cost-effective: … [Read more...]