Short days and cool temperatures are the dual triggers of fall color. They are signals to the plants to begin[…]
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The Glory of Winter
Although most plants go dormant at the end of the gardening season, many of them leave behind gifts that can[…]
Read moreWelcome Summer
Official summer is almost upon us. The weather will become hotter, the ground drier and panic will set in the[…]
Read moreThe Amelanchier
Amelanchier canadensis, A. stolonifera, A. arborea and A. laevis can be found in our area. Amelanchier is a small tree[…]
Read moreSpring Ephemerals
The spring ephemerals are the first to show their stuff! Always a welcome site, these little beauties bloom before the[…]
Read moreA Skunk in the Woods
If you are out for a walk and see some greenish purple coming up through the snow it’s OK. This[…]
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Newt and Marbled Salamander
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