Hi, All! — I'm finished with the knee replacements, and I anticipate going up north during June for the blooming of the pink lady’s slippers (Cypripedium acaule). I'm really looking forward to it because I wasn't able to go there last year. During the next few months, I will check in occasionally, … [Read more...]
OVER-THE-COUNTER NATIVE PLANT SALE MAY 21
Hi, all -- It is the third week and I am doing fine. They had to remove the partial knee and replace with the total knee. So it is taking longer. WOFVA's 22nd Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale As we promised, we invite you to join us for the over-the-counter native plants sale. The Wild Ones Fox … [Read more...]
WOFVA’s NATIVE PLANT SALE MAY 21
Hi, all -- It is time to replace the left knee. I will be back! WOFVA's 22nd Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale As we promised, we invite you to join us for the over-the-counter native-plants sale. The Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter's (WOFVA) 22nd Annual Native Plant Sale will be held on … [Read more...]
Native Landscaping Design
Make a Survey Although it is best to have photos of your house and landscape throughout the seasons, start now by photographing your house and yard from several angles. Then print the photos in as large a scale as you can. The next step is the fun part. Start looking through native-plant … [Read more...]
Think Spring!
I love spring when the branches of the red twig dogwood begin to again glow a brilliant red. What an awesome sight. Red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a great native plant to have in your landscape. From their white blossoms in the spring, and their deep green foliage in summer, to their … [Read more...]
Climate Change Is Moving Things Around
You know that everyone expects native plants to move around the community as native plants do. But you never expected to go up-north, escaping from the heat, and west, escaping to the valley, as a result of climate change! As the planet warms, the native plants are moving up slopes and toward … [Read more...]
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