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...
Lantana: The World Dominator
Lantana is a plant that I find has a very specific demographic. To those who actually know about it, it is the most w...
The Pits (Part 2)
And we are back, let's dive right back into the pits... figuratively. We will start with Native Plums. There are two ...
The Pits (Part 1)
Let’s talk about the pits. No, not the holes in the roads or the rough patches of our lives, I’m talking about pitted...
Amur Maackia
Amur Maackia, first thing that I asked when I heard about this tree is where did that name come from. You may have he...
Honey Locust: Locust of the Prairies
Am I talking about what John the Baptist ate in the desert? Honey and Locust? No, this is a new-to-Manitoba tree that...