When walking through the woods I sometimes forget how important shrubs are. Here at Norcross our woods are open – you can see as far as the topography will let …

Bushes

January Thaw
Yes, I know – it’s February, but did anyone miss the fantastic 50 degree weather that we have just experienced? To us, it feels like a taste of spring, making …

Invasive Plants
I know this may seem like my favorite topic, but invasive species are not just our problem in the northeast, or even the United States. I will be visiting Australia …

Quirky Quercus
Oak Trees (Quercus sp.) dominate the eastern forest. As I walk through the woods I know that most of the trees trunks I see are oak trees. Red Oak is …

Winter Interest
This is a great time of year to take walk and notice the colors of the woods and wildflowers. Wildflowers, especially those that grow in fields and meadows have another …

Confessions of a Seed-aholic
Seeds are a wonderful thing. They are so small and hard and shiny (or not – they can be large or fluffy too). You hold them in your hand and …

Merry Christmas!
Our traditional Christmas (or winter) decoration at this time of year is the lovely, large, red petals of the Poinsettia – well that along with holly, evergreens, Christmas cactus and …

Winter Birds
At Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, we have excellent habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. There is some great habitat for birds as well. Although I like to cut back …

Holiday Decorations
Thanksgiving is such a great family holiday. We get together and all make our favorite foods and take time to appreciate the season of the year. I love the colors …

Winter Preparations
At this time of the year, there is still much work to be done in preparing the gardens for the winter to come. Where possible, seed has been collected and …