Nuts and Berries, Sticks and Vines


Shrubby cousins of the dogwood tree show off bright red or cinnamon or chartreuse stems, while the Japanese maples offer intricate branch patterns and lovely silhouettes. Our native sycamores are beautiful now, big and bold with wildly patchy bark. The old and stately evergreens make a wonderful pattern in the winter landscape and display a color range from icy blue to the deep, dark mysterious greens of the Black Forest. Last but not forgotten , those incredibly varied dwarf conifers make their own rich contribution to the tapestry.

Let's be thankful for the seasons and the richness of nature. Happy Thanksgiving!

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ENJOY!

(editor's note: this is a reprint from November 1997)

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