Weeping Like a Willow
Weeping like a willow. I heard that chorus in a folk song somewhere long ago. As a you...
Magic Spirea: Small, Enchanting Beauty
This is a small spirea by all standards. It only stands 12 to 15 inches tall. It is a ...
History of God, Plants & Humanity
During the Christmas season my thoughts naturally turned towards the Christmas story f...
Famous Plants in the Bible
Want to hear some bible stories about odd plant behaviour? They will probably miss the...
Black Walnut
I remember walking around my dad’s nursery when I was a teenager, helping out and gett...
Are You Zoned Out?
Now that the snow has come and it feels like winter, we might as well talk about winte...
The Pits (Part 3)
Do you know what really is the pits? When people say they are going to do something I never do. So here I am, with th...
Snow Load
Heavy wet snow load is changing columnar trees into weeping trees this fall! I have several varieties of trees on my ...
Ahead of Schedule: Trees in Early Autumn Splendor
Does it seem to you like the fall colours are a little more vivid this year? I think they are. There are many factors...