Kate's Blog

When is a Weed not a Weed?

When it is something you want in your garden, lawn or in a vase. Consider the common dandelion. To many, it's a pesky weed that pops up...

Spring Flowering Trees

Compared to summer's bold riot of colors, spring begins in a slow crescendo of color. Mostly pastels followed by a few brightly colored...

Sweet Little Buttercup...right?

This time of year I come across many lawns covered in these cheery yellow flowers. Sometimes there is a whole blanket of them covering a...

Daffodils: Symbols of spring & rebirth

Daffodils are popping up everywhere around town these days. Some are all yellow, others are white with yellow middles and still others...

Forcing Spring Branches

As spring slowly begins to appear in the trees and gardens around us, I often find myself giddy with excitement. I can't wait for the...

Little Blue Spring Flowers - What Are They?

I love seeing the little blue flowers that appear in the spring. They often appear naturalized in the lawn or showing up in the garden...

Lichens: Nature's Jewelry

Ever notice those greenish-gray-yellow spots on your tree branch, fence post or park bench? To some, it may look like a simple moss or...