You may have seen this NASA photo of an image of the sun that looks like a jack-o-lantern already, but I was so impressed, I thought I would share it for Halloween. Have a safe and happy Halloween celebration tonight! Active regions on the sun combined to look something like a … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2019
Sudden Oak Death – Phytophthora ramorum
The subject of this post is a bit late, but I wanted to get the info out to everyone so you can be prepared. Wisconsin state plant health officials are advising consumers who bought rhododendrons or azaleas this spring and summer to be on the lookout for signs of a fungus that could spread to oaks … [Read more...]
GCA Graduate Scholarships 2020
The Garden Club of America (GCA) has opened their 2020 grant cycle for their Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowships. According to the recent news release, the fellowships provide "funding to a current graduate student to study the causes of pollinator decline, in particular … [Read more...]
2019 Fall Colors
Reference my post Why the Colors of Fall. This year here in East Central Wisconsin one can really see a difference in the colors of fall. The wet year we've had has produced variations in leaf color and the recent mild temperatures have slowed the change. But if you look closely, here and there … [Read more...]
Bat Week 2019
Bat Week 2019 will be October 24 thru 31. Although most people know them through the scary stories told about them during Halloween, bats are really our friends. See Bats - the forgotten pollinators. According to the WDNR*, there are great reasons to celebrate bats: Bats are an important … [Read more...]
More on Vines
In response to my recent posts on grape vines, I received several notes regarding vines for fellow Wild Ones members. Toni Stahl sent a tip for eradicating wild grape and non-native English Ivy (Hedera helix) vines. Wear vinyl gloves and use Q-tips to paint the ends of the cut stem with … [Read more...]