Browsing: plants

Everyone has a favorite green space to enjoy. A local park, nature trail, or even our own backyards are places where many of us find peace in just seeing what is going on. What is always interesting to me are the seasonal changes in these places, like which plants are blooming, or which sweet fruit treats I may be able to snack on. And just so you all know, I do not share locations of dewberry patches with anyone!!!

OK, I may be opening a proverbial can of worms or Pandora’s Box, but I am going to do it anyway. Should be fun. Here goes. What burning questions do you have about something in or about nature that I may be able to write about? In other words, what are your Qu’est Que C’ests.

Our first encounters with living things in our lives started with Mom or Dad telling us what it was called – its common name. And for me, those are the ones that I remember best. But, for other folks, those names may not be the same as mine. The shrub I call Mamou is Coral Bean to others. Same plant, with one scientific name, Erythrina herbacea

In Search of Plants that Eat Bugs

Wild asparagus makes a fine treat.

The Bugs that Eat the Bug Eaters

Oh what a story plant buds can tell.

As with many plants in our landscape, we tend to notice those with bright colors or bold shapes, that catch our eyes and inspire us to take the time to enjoy.