The other day my husband John and I were having breakfast on the deck, overlooking the prairie, and he asked "are those red things on the dogwood berries?" Nope, they were not, but from a distance the bright red stems left from the Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) fruits sure did stand … [Read more...]
What’s been Blooming in my Yard
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...]
Running out of Time to “Tidy Up” Your Woodlands
As we all know, winter is the only time to prune some of our most beloved trees, namely, the oaks and elms. But winter is also the best time to remove unwanted trees and brush -- native or non-native -- to "tidy up" our woodlands. This is the time when plants are dormant so there is less … [Read more...]
Digging in the Dirt — WOFVA Chapter Plant Sale Orders due April 1st
I know it's difficult to get excited about spring this year, but the snow will eventually melt and then we'll all really get excited about spring and getting out in our yards. And, one of my favorite things about spring, is digging in the dirt. If you read this blog, I'll bet it's one of yours, too … [Read more...]
Overwintering Numbers for Western Monarch Migration Alarmingly Down
Reference my earlier post Overwintering Numbers for Eastern Monarch Migration Up. In this post I'm writing that the overwintering numbers for the Western Monarch Migration are alarmingly down. While the Eastern Monarch Migration has declined by more than 80%, the Western Migration has declined by … [Read more...]
How to Identify Trees
Have you ever wished you knew more about trees so you could identify their species more readily? I sure have. I've gotten to know the trees in our yard and at our hunting property pretty well, but take me away from either of those sites and I'm unable to identify most trees unless I can see their … [Read more...]
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