Despite the rainy weather we've been having, there are many plant species blossoming in my yard which makes for a grand feast for a variety of insects. … [Read more...]
Bluebonnets or Lupines
Bluebonnets Bluebonnets are now blossoming in Texas so I thought it would be a good time to try to explain the difference between a bluebonnet and a Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis). … [Read more...]
Wildflowers of Minnesota, etc
There's a fun new book now available about the wildflowers of Minnesota. Published by the University of Minnesota Press, friends Phyllis Root and Kelly Provo share their wanderings around the State searching for wildflowers. Great photos and fun notes are included in this user-friendly guide which … [Read more...]
Pocket Prairies
A new name for an old concept? On our way to Minneapolis for the memorial service for a dear old friend, Jeff Rice, we listened to Science Friday on WPR. One of the items discussed was the Texas gardening concept called Pocket Prairies. What a novel idea! What a great name to get the attention of … [Read more...]
More Super Blooms in California
It appears there is a silver lining in all the terrible environmental happenings going on in California these days. Southern California is experiencing a super bloom. The Super Bloom Over the past two years, much of Southern California has been super dry with drought conditions. This has kept the … [Read more...]
First Snowfall of 2018-19
Although it's not the winter season yet, we had our first snowfall here in Northeast Wisconsin. I love how fresh and new a good snowfall always makes everything look. But now I wonder if I'm ever going to get the rest of the Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) leaves spread out over our yard. I've found … [Read more...]
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