One of my favorites, so I’m sharing again. Have you ever gazed up at the clouds and saw a whale, a ship, or maybe even a unicorn? What about faces …
Wild Edibles
There is a new horticulturist and plant propagator at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. Dan Jaffe started in late April and will be taking care of the gardens of Norcross into …
Sir Robert of Lincoln
Yesterday, I spent some time in a large meadow and I had a pleasant encounter with a pair of bobolinks. Bobolinks are dependent on grasslands and meadows for breeding. They …
What’s Bugging You?
An oldie but a goodie! It’s May and the blackflies are out. These are the tiny creatures that fly into your eyes and ears, and are generally considered a nuisance. …
Gardening for All
A statement like “gardening for all” can have several meanings. Gardening can be a challenging activity for people who face issues of vision, hearing or mobility. Gardening can also be …
Treehuggers & Sportsman, Unite!
A re-post of a previous blog, but still very pertinent. Reminder, folks, it’s hunting season. Wear your safety colors while walking in the woods! Tree Huggers and Sportsmen, Unite! …
Seed Collection
On the eve of the start of fall I am thinking about next years’ garden. I know it is time to pull out the dead and dying annuals, cut back …
Dead Trees
If you live near or have traveled to the Sanctuary recently, you may have noticed that there are a lot of trees that never leafed out this year. Some are …
Garden Time
We have had a crazy spring. Of course the weather varies from year to year – sometimes we go straight from winter into summer, sometimes it is cold and wet …
Foresters for the Birds
Foresters for the Birds is the topic for our talk presented on Saturday, March 17 here at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. The name may be a little mis-leading and may make …