Back in 1960, my grandpa bought 160 acres of farm land near Stockham – a couple miles north of the farmstead where he and my grandma were raising my dad and his two sisters.
Tag: Plants
Dodder: A Parasitic Plant
The world is a pretty complicated place, and there are some plants that aren’t green and that don’t even photosynthesize.
That’s Water-clover
Every now and then, I get a familiar call: “I found a huge patch of four-leaf clovers in a wetland. What’s going on?”
I respond: “Those are water-clover leaves, not those of the lucky four-leaf clover. So cancel the trip to Vegas.”
Do-It-Yourself Dried Flower Arrangements
Native flowers and plants aren’t just great gardening choices; they also make stunning dried arrangements that are both fun and easy to create.
An Ice Storm Feast
Road crews had worked through the night, allowing me to slowly and carefully make my way across Aurora to a series of restored prairies along Lincoln Creek. It was going to be an epic morning for photography.
Best Fall Wild Edibles: Roots
During the fall some of the best edibles are available. After the edibles of summer are gone, the roots of several plants can be utilized.