Browsing: plants

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.