I grew up in a household filled with dance music. My parents loved to dance and if they couldn't find a dance to go to somewhere on the weekend, they'd "cut the rug" right there in the kitchen. So you can imagine my delight when Teresa Hanfin brought this awesome video to my attention through her … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
The Importance of Deadheading
I've mentioned deadheading* over-zealous native plants and weeds occasionally in my past posts, but today I wanted to talk more about its importance for maintaining control not only over the look of a more formal garden, but also the biodiversity of a planting using native species. There are some … [Read more...]
Lorrie Otto 99 Years
I noted on my calendar Lorrie Otto would have been 99 years old on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Although she is gone, I think of her almost daily as I wonder through or look over my yard. If she hadn't been so feisty, I would never have had the opportunity to enjoy the environment we do. … [Read more...]
Rights-of-Way as Habitat: Updates and Announcements
Iris Caldwell sent a number of announcements to share for the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group. Read on: We are feeling right at home at our NEW WEBSITE! It contains all of the same great information as before but now presented more beautifully and on an easier-to-navigate platform. … [Read more...]
Tall Ironweed (Vernonia altissima)
I have many favorite native plants for many reasons, but one of the Ironweed (Vernonia altissima) plants which grows in my wet mesic prairie is a special favorite. Over the years, my Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter has conducted plant rescues in conjunction with the widening of Wisconsin Highway … [Read more...]
Yellows of a Late Summer Prairie
Late summer is a great time to see all the yellow blooming forbs of the prairie. Although this year between the hot humid weather, the bugs and now the rain storms, some of the plants are getting pretty beaten up, I managed to catch a few good shots. See what you think.... *I noticed the … [Read more...]