Weekly Puzzler Answer #208
I had never seen the vine in last week’s puzzler until recently when it showed up in my yard, low to the ground where my trillium and violets bloom, in
Weekly Puzzler #209: Deciduous Vine with Red and Gold Fruit
Of all the invasive plants I have been finding in my yard, this next puzzler certainly makes the list of worst offenders. This vine is a super aggressive grower that
How Are Spring Ephemerals Different From Other Flowers?
Since spring has arrived I think I may have mentioned spring ephemerals several times. I often talk about them like old friends. But I was recently talking with my 17
Weekly Puzzler #208: Trailing Vine with Opposite Leaves, Often Lobed on Young Stems
Are you a gardener? Do you know the names of the plants you encounter in your yards and local parks? In recent years I have gotten into gardening, especially
Weekly Puzzler Answer #207
Did you recognize the bird in last week’s puzzler? The flying bird in last week’s puzzler was a Northern Harrier, also called a Marsh Hawk. It is about the size
Peace in the Forest: A One Minute Meditation
As seems to be the case every year now, spring is speeding by and if you’re like me, you may find yourself looking out the window, seeing the new leaves
Weekly Puzzler #207: Bird of Prey with a White Rump and Long Tail
So now that you know what an accipiter is, let’s do one more. This next puzzler is a bird that, like a Cooper’s and Sharp-Shinned Hawk, has a long tail