April 22, 2022- Earth Day
Today is Earth Day! It’s an annual holiday that demonstrates support and brings attention to environmental protection. People around the world show their support by cleaning up outdoor spaces around them, or even just learning about how to protect the… Continue reading
Plant of the Week: April 7, 2022- Potentilla anserina (Argentina)- Common Silverweed
The Common Silverweed is a perennial that blooms April through October. It can grow up to 1 ft tall and spread runners like strawberries. You can find this plant in wet areas with full to part sun, around beaches or… Continue reading
March 24, 2022: Plant of the Week- Acer macrophyllum (Big Leaf Maple)
The Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 150 ft tall. They can grow fast in moist to dry soil with sun or partial shade. They are ofter found in Douglas-fir forests, often… Continue reading
March 10, 2022: Plant of the Week- Oxalis oregana (Wood Sorrel)
The Oxalis oregana (Wood Sorrel) is a perennial ground cover than can grow from 2-6 inches tall. It is found in moist woods in partly shady areas. You can recognize it by it large, white, 5 petal flowers that have… Continue reading
February 24, 2022: Plant of the Week- Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum)
The Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum) is a deciduous shrub that can grow from 15-20 feet tall. They are found in forests to prairies, and grow best in moist to well drained soil in full sun or full shade. You can… Continue reading