Hummingbird Heaven, Hummingbird Hell
October 12, 2020
Longtime readers may recall that five years ago I built a 1 1/2 story trellis which runs 50 feet, the... Read More →
“Abundance of color” : Mural at Belgum Grove shines
September 6, 2020
This summer, something colorful came to Bur Oak Land Trust’s Belgum Grove. Elena Wolff, a former AmeriCorps member at the... Read More →
The Unassuming Hazelnut
October 14, 2019
Ah, the hazelnut. My favorite of all nuts. Its small, mostly-spherical shape is easy to overlook in a handful of... Read More →
Sacrificial Conifers
November 23, 2017
If you are thinking about planting a native woodland of oaks, hickories, black walnut, and their associates, consider including some... Read More →
Winter Repose
November 20, 2017
This time of year is when I reacquaint myself with all my botanical friends in their winter repose. Having cast... Read More →
Elderberries: An Underutilized Resource
July 6, 2017
**Underutilized by us, because unless you hustle, the birds will get them all. My experience is that few folks have... Read More →
Clear Some Woods for Wild Geranium
May 25, 2017
Two decades ago I noticed a farmer re-fencing a pasture near Frytown. I remembered when it had been oak-hickory forest,... Read More →
Attract Hummingbirds with Native Honeysuckle
February 2, 2017
Hummingbirds live their lives at a frantic pace, as shown by the fact that if you hold one in your... Read More →
