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The Superpowers of Spring Bulbs
Early spring bulbs are an underutilized superpower in your garden. They are hardy and resilient, tolerating cold temperatures and dry conditions, and disappear a few weeks later providing space for summer flowers to bloom.
Barbara Murphy
May 15, 20253 min read


I Call Them Tree Lichens
By Sara Wright Iterating rosettes created intricate patterns as they wound themselves around the maple bark along with about five other...
jsrhollis
Jan 14, 20254 min read


Winterberry Wonder
By Sara Wright During the early autumn I search for the first native wild winterberry’s bittersweet orange to scarlet fruits....
jsrhollis
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Sandhill Cranes: A Personal Reflection
The way they live, migrating out of seasonal necessity, returning home twice a year, celebrating through community and song...
jsrhollis
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Beech drops: A Study in Relationship
These little wildflowers depend completely upon the beech tree for survival; they even need beech trees to germinate.
jsrhollis
Oct 1, 20243 min read


A Fan of Fungi: Green Elfcups
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of a fungus, much as apples are to apple trees. Some are incredibly beautiful as well.
jamesreddoch
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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