By Sue Crowley, executive director “Deck the hall with boughs of holly… Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! “ American Holly and European or English Holly have such beautiful and rich green colors with the bright red … Continue reading
Category Archives: Plants
By Sue Crowley, executive director Have you ever set out on journey to explore a prairie or a forest and then just fell in love with a particular plant? Some plants just resonate with a person because of their color, … Continue reading
Ripples from the Dunes contributed from the Dunesletter archives, September 1985, Number 41. Written by John Hancock. Nature’s Timetable Asters, goldenrods and gentians are characteristic flowers of late summer and fall. When we see these flowers in bloom, we know … Continue reading
By Max Kornetzke, land manager Early spring often evokes the imagery of showy flowers. Many are delighted after winter to see the native plants like trilliums, spring beauties, or bloodroot; or, for many Americans, ornamentals such as daffodils, crocus, and … Continue reading
The world seems to have gone dormant now. Leaves are off the trees, wildflowers have withered, frost or snow covers the ground most mornings, and many birds are gone south. Even though it seems nature has taken a step back, … Continue reading