Weekly Puzzler Answer #211
The small shrub from last week’s puzzler was Japanese Barberry, Berberis thunbergii. It is non-native, invasive, yet common shrub used in landscaping–it’s hard to go down any road in any
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Weekly Puzzler #212: Fragrant, Aggressive Vine with Star-shaped Leaves and Twirling Tendrils
One day last summer while exploring I came across an entire field covered with a vine. It was thickly coating all of the other vegetation and I was amazed how
What’s Going on in Those Bluebird Boxes? Come With Me as I Check Them Out
There’s a place in Western North Carolina where I spend many hours every spring, summer, and fall, especially in the mornings when the meadows there are blanketed with fog. It’s
Weekly Puzzler Answer #210
Hello to you and happy weekend! Did you recognize the puzzler from last week? It is a vine that readily takes over anything and everything in its path. I was
Weekly Puzzler #211: Thorny Shrub with Leaves That Turn Red
On a recent walk in the woods behind my house, I noticed many of these thorny shrubs growing. They were mixed in with the ramps and the ferns and the
Love Hummingbirds? 5 Ways to Make Sure You’re Helping, Not HURTING Them
Have you ever gone over to a friend or relative’s house and noticed that their hummingbird feeder was covered with black mold? Did you say something and if so,
Weekly Puzzler Answer #209
Hello and Happy May! Has spring arrived yet where you live? Are you seeing lots of spring flowers? Did you recognize the vine in last week’s puzzler? It is Oriental