Plants

Showy Orchis

May 19, 2013
Showy Orchis

The showy orchis is another pretty orchid that grows in our woods. Here are a few pics: Tweet

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Native Azalea

May 17, 2013
Native Azalea

My dad gave us three wild azalea plants which are blooming. I’ve been protecting them from deer with cages, but may remove one of the cages to see what happens. Unlike the hybridized evergreen azaleas, these are deciduous. Please comment if you have any recommendations for protecting them from deer. I like the plants, but…

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Wild Geranium

May 16, 2013
Wild Geranium

Spring wildflower season is in full swing. Here is a photo of wild geranium along our driveway: Tweet

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Eleven Lady’s Slippers

May 15, 2013
Eleven Lady’s Slippers

Yesterday I posted a picture of the most common yellow wildflower. Today I’m featuring rare yellow beauties we are fortunate to have growing in the woods around our house… yellow lady’s slippers! We have a spectacular cluster of 11 blooms this year with numerous others around. Tweet

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Dandelion

May 14, 2013
Dandelion

My daughter likes to pick the dandelions in our yard, which is a good thing because it prevents them from going to seed. Tweet

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What Color Are Violets?

May 7, 2013
What Color Are Violets?

There are white, yellow, and (of course) violet varieties of violets. Tweet

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Father’s Day Gifts