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Garlic Mustard II

May 18, 2021

Reference my article Garlic Mustard in which I mentioned the paper "introducing evidence toward the negative effects of the invasive plant garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) on native mycorrhizal associations." Now Douglas Main has written for the National Geographic: "The plant produces an … [Read more...]

Ephemerals II

April 29, 2021

The trees are budding out. There have been dandelions, and creeping Charlie are everywhere. And we have off-again and on-again sunshine. My goodness! Where did the overwhelming abundance of ephemerals come from? I guess the warm weather has something to with that. It seems to me it is two weeks … [Read more...]

Ephemerals

April 16, 2021

There is much more to see. The immature Cooper's hawk is flying around to check out bird feeders because they do go after small birds. The pollinators have just a smidgen of hope to see wildflowers. Here in Northeast Wisconsin I have seen: (Click a single photo – then click the photo again … [Read more...]

Developing a Naturally Landscaped Yard

March 9, 2021

When I started to plan my prairie in 1986, I didn’t know what I was doing. In fact, I’m not even certain I understood what was a native plant. I learned about the benefit/necessity of surveying my property from Don Vorpahl. Don was one of the first native-landscape designers in Wisconsin and an … [Read more...]

Poinsettia (Euphorbia marginata)

December 8, 2020

I've always loved the Poinsettia. Because I had a December wedding date, I  had my bridesmaids and maid-of-honor carry Poinsettias in their bouquets, and all around us were plants of all sizes and shapes. Last Friday, December 4th, we celebrated our 55th anniversary! Poinsettia (Euphorbiai … [Read more...]

Some Recommendations

September 14, 2020

I want to share with you two resources I am most grateful for. The first one is a Facebook page, and the second is a newsletter.   The Dave Crawford Facebook page I am intrigued by Dave Crawford's Facebook page. I have known Dave since 2005 when he was a Wild Ones member. With his … [Read more...]

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