How to gather seeds for native plants? Now is the time to gather the seeds from the native plants when they fall easily from the plant. The seeds are usually ripe when the seed pods turn from green to brown, and the stems holding the seed heads become brown and dry. And with some plants, such as … [Read more...]
Why Do Leaves Change Colors?
I love the fall season. I love to watch the change in color of the warm-season native plants -- forbs, grasses, trees, and shrubs. I've always known the change in color had something to do with the chlorophyll in the plants, but I thought it was about time I learned what happens to create the … [Read more...]
The Fawn
We were going up-North. We were going to the woods. The trilliums turned to ferns as we drove through the Bowler woods. I realized that we were almost there. The easement over the land was covered with blackberry stems and small poplars. As we made our way to the cabin, we saw the flag of a deer … [Read more...]
The Nature of Oaks
Which keystone native plant supports 511 species of moths and butterflies that help feed birds and mammals? Oak trees. How many acorns might a blue jay gather and bury each fall? 4,500. What is masting? A periodic event (commonly every two to five years) when oak trees produce a much larger … [Read more...]
WOFVAC 2023 Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale
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...]
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