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
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
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
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)
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
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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