St. John’s Wort
It’s that time of year! The St. John’s Wort is in bloom! Do you harvest this and use it for medicine?
Trees vs Shrubs – What is the Difference?
What’s the difference between a tree and a shrub? Is there an actual technical difference between trees and shrubs? I get this question fairly often. I suppose lots of people are interested in this natural world around us. My mystery series is named after trees – Aspen Allegations, Birch Blackguards, and so on, so clearly I am also tree-friendly.
Back Porch Yoga
A gorgeous day for back porch yoga – the rain has held off! Here’s a marigold from my back yard. Did you get outside today?
Yellow Wildflower
Gorgeous day today – I’m on the back porch working via my laptop. Who can name this yellow wildflower in my lawn? Are you guys out enjoying this perfect weather?
Crocus Photos
I have crocus! I have crocus! 🙂 What is growing in your garden?
mystery plant
Here’s a fun mystery plant. This just started “blooming” today – who can name what it is? #massachusetts #autumn
Boston Ivy
Boston Ivy. It does have 3 leaves at some of its growth stages, but this is not poison ivy. Boston Ivy
Ivy
This is growing at my front steps. I’m pretty sure it’s not poison ivy – but what is it?
Poison Ivy
Another poison ivy test! Is this plant poison ivy? If not, what could it be?