…and the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame, September Song Fiery Foliage There are abundant trees, shrubs, and vines whose leaves “turn to flame” in autumn, reflecting the fire of the setting sun. The earliest, beginning at the end of September, are Virginia Creeper, various species of sumac and serviceberry, and our favorite [...]
Tag Archives: Berries
Returning Birds
For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtles is heard in our land. Song of Solomon 2:11-12 2ND WEEK IN MARCH Returning Birds In 1948, Paul Müller of [...]
More Spring Woodland Wildflowers
More Spring Woodland Wildflowers The emerging purple stems of the Blue Cohosh (Cauliphyllum thalictroides) are notable, while the early yellow flowers are rather insignificant. It follows closely on the heels of the woodland anemones mentioned in my last post. It grows in similar circumstances, in rich woodlands, frequently on north-facing slopes. [...]
Winter Berries
Then heigh-ho! the holly! This life is most jolly. William Shakespeare Winter Berry Displays Shakespeare’s holly doesn’t grow in the Midwest; indeed, no evergreen hollies thrive in our harsh climate. But if you can provide compatible cultural conditions, Winterberry or Michigan Holly (Ilex verticillata) will put on a ravishing berry display in fall and winter. [...]
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