Weekly Puzzler #275: Pink Warty Capsules Bursting With Red Seeds
This next puzzler is a real show-stopper in the woods right now, with its warty pink capsules that burst open to reveal small red seeds. Later the small leaves will
Take a Lesson from Mother Nature by Doing This
Did you know late summer, into fall– like right now– is a great time to add to your native plant garden? If you were to spend a day in the
3 Simple Things You Can Do This Spring to Make Your Yard Better For Wildlife
If you’ve never heard of Doug Tallamy, think of this as an introduction. If you’ve heard of him, then great, you’re already on this page! Doug Tallamy is a professor
Weekly Puzzler Answer #258
Did you recognize the yellow, flat-topped flower from our last puzzler? It’s a great flower that’s blooming in my garden right now. Or, you can find it growing wild in
Spring Has Arrived! Here are 10 Ways to Make Your Yard Welcome for Hummingbirds, Pollinators, and Butterflies
Love hummingbirds? And butterflies? Want to welcome native bees to your yard? These animals are all so wondrous to see in our yards, flitting about and making us smile, oblivious
Weekly Puzzler #248: Native Tree with Fragrant, White Flowers on Drooping Branches
Just a few weeks ago, everywhere I went I saw today’s puzzler blooming along the road. It was obviously a very common tree, impossible to miss with its prolific white
Weekly Puzzler Answer #246
A handful of people recognized last week’s puzzler as Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia. It is also called calico-bush, ivy bush, sheep laurel, lamb kill, or spoonwood. Have you seen this