Fall is for watching the leaves turn color. But trees are doing lots of other things too: Trees can shade buildings reducing the heat radiation that warms us. Ever sit under the tree? Trees provide wood used for building houses, other structures, and furniture. Trees soak up carbon dioxide … [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...]
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...]
Native Landscaping Design
Make a Survey Although it is best to have photos of your house and landscape throughout the seasons, start now by photographing your house and yard from several angles. Then print the photos in as large a scale as you can. The next step is the fun part. Start looking through native-plant … [Read more...]
American Witchhazel
One of the last flowering shrubs of the year, American witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a hiker's delight when spotted late in the fall. Native to both the northeastern and southeastern parts of the U.S., their fragrant bright yellow blossoms appear late in the autumn after all the leaves have … [Read more...]
Cogs and Wheels & the Nature of Oaks
I attended the tour of Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter member Jim LaLuzerne's yard. He concluded by making this observation. Have You Lost Your Cogs and Wheels? “To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering.” – Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac. But when all the … [Read more...]
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