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 #205: Pea-sized Iridescent Indigo Balls
Okay, let’s get back to doing puzzlers, shall we? This week’s puzzler is a plant stalk with a bunch of tiny, gorgeous blue-black “beads” at the top. It can be
Weekly Puzzler Answer #193
Happy April! What’s going on these days in your neck of the woods? The tree bark from last week’s puzzler was from sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Did you recognize it? One
Top Ten Native Plants for Hummingbirds
Are you like me– you love watching and feeding our smallest, and most amazing bird–the ruby-throated hummingbird? You probably already know you can put out special feeders to attract them,