BY DAVID P. DAVIS As August gives way to September, late summer wildflowers (notably goldenrods and iron weeds in the aster family) will dominate meadows in West […]
Tag: plants
Flora, fauna familiar in Maine
Sometimes my mind boggles when I think on the number of plants, fungi, animals and insects inhabiting my slice of the world. Then I fall down a […]
What’s Blooming at the WVBG?
BY DAVID P. DAVIS Hot, wet weather is driving bloom production. As we head into the late summer blooming season, the hot, wet weather is pushing plants […]
Ramps, European cousin ramsoms: Digging into the similarities, difference
BY ALDONA BIRD When I talked to my knowledgeable friend Silas about ramps a few weeks ago, he mentioned that there is a European plant very similar […]
Ramp season is in full spring swing
BY ALDONA BIRD Despite winter’s best efforts to linger, spring has arrived and with April comes a new sensation. You or those around you might start emitting […]
DIY: Eggshell Planter
BY ALDONA BIRD Spring is finally here with flowers popping up around yards and gardens. Some flowers disguising themselves as weeds are actually quite pretty. Although you […]
What’s Blooming at the WVBG?
BY DAVID P. DAVIS After a spring snow is a great time to visit the WVBG. The start of spring coincides with the March equinox this Sunday, […]
Foraging brings added interest to nightly meals
My sister Lina and I say often enough that we are regularly reduced to conversation topics such as “what are you having for dinner?” Her contributions to […]
Ready for spring and new plants
BY ALDONA BIRD I love the idea of winter. The concept of plants and trees taking a break before springing back to life appeals. Hunkering down indoors […]
Find may lead to making root beer
Root beer with vanilla ice cream — this classic combination brings back fond childhood memories for me. It actually brings back fond adult memories as well. Whenever […]
