Articles related to "Staghorn Sumac"



A Walk On The Canal Path
Wildflowers on the canal path.
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Sumac lemonade
Along the edge of every meadow stands and army of staghorn sumac. "You can make a drink like lemonade from their berries," I told my childhood friends. But like so many things put off until tomorrow, I never did. Until today.
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Plant Families: Anacardiaceae and Apiaceae
Next up on our quick fly by of plant families are the Cashew (or Sumac) family (Anacardiaceae) and the Carrot (or Parsley) family (Apiaceae or Umbelliferae). The Cashew family is one I try to steer clear of while the Parsley family is one of my favorites.
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Wildlife and Gardens - Part 6
If you want to attract wildlife to your garden, you need to consider plants that will provide food for the critters the year around. You need to use plants that are appropriate for your garden and where you are in the world.
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It's Daylily Season
A listing in a local garden magazine told of a garden with 800 varieties of daylilies. There was no way I could stay at work and miss this garden tour.
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Lunar eclipse
Nature journal for October. With the weather so mild, large flocks of birds are still foraging along the river. October 27 featured a total lunar eclipse.
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Tree of Heaven
The Tree of Heaven, while it may be a heavenly plant in China, is not so angelic in areas outside its native range. It is an exotic invasive that is hard to control.
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Trees with Compound Leaves
A minority of trees have compound leaves, i.e., multiple leaflets on a single leaf stem, giving many species a feathery beauty and the student means of identification.
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Foliage To The Rescue! Part 2
Foliage for sunny, shady and wet places.
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Harvest Wild Plants for Tea
Whether you seek the healing properties of plants or the flavor of a fresh, wild, no-cost, caffeine-free drink, you might enjoy harvesting your own plants for tea.
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Identifying Trees in Winter
Tree identification is always a matter of detective work, and especially so in winter, when the leaves are not present to offer their distinctive clues.
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These Ozark Woods In October
Crimson, orange, red, gold, purple and russet are the colors of these woods in October; they feed the imagination and stir the soul.
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White River Gardens
In the gloom of winter, remember a garden in summer.
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The Natural Garden That Isn't
Once gardeners interject themselves into the greenery the so-called natural garden is no longer natural. But it can still be a rewarding way to plant, if you're willing to work side by side with Ma Nature - who may have a few ideas of her own.

Gardens for Exotics - Getting Away at Home
Creating a tropical look in a temperate climate.
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