Just a little of this and that... Veronicastrum, Culvers Root is blooming! This is a large plant with a surprisingly delicate bloom. It grows in moist sun and actually likes a little afternoon shade. Its crisp lines are wonderful in a 'white garden'. It has special value for honey bees, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Species Spotlight – Common Alder (An Ecosystem at Work)
A Nitrogen Fixing Pioneer Species If you are looking for a shining example of the intricate relationships between all the elements of an ecosystem, Alnus serrulata (Smooth or Common Alder) is it! This nitrogen-fixing shrub can help an area recover from flooding, logging, mining or almost any … [Read more...]