Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
We arrived at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge at 7:30 a.m. As soon as we got out of the car we started spotting birds. With this being my first birding trip I was eager to get spotting and recording just…
First Time Birder
Tomorrow my son Parker and I will be going on our first guided birding outing. We will be leaving the house early and meeting at a friends home. Our friend Dave and his wife Yvonne will be guiding us on…
Lenticel
(lěn’tĭ-sěl’) Raised pore on the surface of bark, which provides access for air to the inner tissues. image source: wlcutler
Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’
Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’ is a sport of Heuchera ‘Obsidian’. This selection has the same deep black-purple leaves as ‘Obsidian’ but with bright pink variegation that emerges in spring. As the season progresses the variegation increases in surface area and then lightens…
Dirr’s Tree and Shrub Finder – iPhone App
According to a press release from the National Green Centre, Michael Dirr’s Tree and Shrub Finder, is making it’s way to the iPhone in January! Join Dr. Michael A. Dirr at the 2011 National Green Centre, Jan 9-10 in St….
Plant Selection and Site Conditions
Proper selection of a plant for given site conditions is critical. It is more important than your ability to prune, harvest, or mulch. All too often a plant is chosen on its look or size in the nursery. Just because…
Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum)
Perennial. Low growing, (4 to 6in.) spreading, succulents with rosettes of fleshy leaves in shades of crimson and green. Grown for the interesting plant appearance since flowers are inconspicuous. Used primarily in rock gardens and containers. Numerous varieties are propagated…
Montezuma Pine (Pinus montezumae)
Montezuma Pine, is a species of conifer that is native to Mexico and Central America, where it is commonly known as Ocote. The tree grows about 100 feet high and its canopy can reach 35-40 feet wide; occasionally it may…
Corymb
A corymb is similar to a panicle with the same branching structure, but with the lower flowers having longer stems, thus creating a flatter top.
