Articles related to "Wildflowers"
Collect Desert Wildflower Seeds
There are many varieties of desert plants growing wild, and many of them are wildflowers. Find out how to collect the seeds of these plants for your own garden.
wildflowers • wildflowers • desert wildflowers • desert gardens • wildflower seeds • desert wildflower seeds
There are many varieties of desert plants growing wild, and many of them are wildflowers. Find out how to collect the seeds of these plants for your own garden.
wildflowers • wildflowers • desert wildflowers • desert gardens • wildflower seeds • desert wildflower seeds
Poppies in Residential Gardens
Annual poppies bring unity to wildflower meadows or a natural garden as well as create a breath-taking display. Seeds of annual poppies are easy to find and buy.
wildflowers • wildflowers • create a wildflower meadow • tips on growing poppies • growing poppies • poppy flower
Annual poppies bring unity to wildflower meadows or a natural garden as well as create a breath-taking display. Seeds of annual poppies are easy to find and buy.
wildflowers • wildflowers • create a wildflower meadow • tips on growing poppies • growing poppies • poppy flower
Poppies and Landscape Design
Government and private groups work to bring color to highway and commercial landscapes. Annual poppies add flair and dazzle to large wildflower plantings.
wildflowers • poppy garden seeds • papaver rhoeas • papaver nudicaule • papaver somniferum • papaver commutatum
Government and private groups work to bring color to highway and commercial landscapes. Annual poppies add flair and dazzle to large wildflower plantings.
wildflowers • poppy garden seeds • papaver rhoeas • papaver nudicaule • papaver somniferum • papaver commutatum
Columbia Gorge Field Wildflowers
Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. Look for Desert Parsley, Delphinium, Saskatoon and Ball-head Waterleaf.
wildflowers • delphinium • lomatium columbianum • desert parsley • saskatoon • service berry
Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. Look for Desert Parsley, Delphinium, Saskatoon and Ball-head Waterleaf.
wildflowers • delphinium • lomatium columbianum • desert parsley • saskatoon • service berry
Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers
Bitter root, glacier lily, paintbrush, larkspur and balsam root are among the wildflowers to look for in the Columbia River Gorge from March through June.
wildflowers • columbia river gorge • wildflowers • camas • glacier lily • fritillaria
Bitter root, glacier lily, paintbrush, larkspur and balsam root are among the wildflowers to look for in the Columbia River Gorge from March through June.
wildflowers • columbia river gorge • wildflowers • camas • glacier lily • fritillaria
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
The first wildflowers appear in late February and March in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest. Look for trillium, Indian plum, red flowering current, salmonberry.
wildflowers • wildflowers • pacific northwest wildflowers • trillium • osoberry • forest flowers
The first wildflowers appear in late February and March in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest. Look for trillium, Indian plum, red flowering current, salmonberry.
wildflowers • wildflowers • pacific northwest wildflowers • trillium • osoberry • forest flowers
Planting Wildflowers in Fall
There are some desert wildflowers that you can not only collect seeds from now, but you can also plant now.
wildflowers • wildflowers • achillea • hemerocallis • penstemon • plant seeds in fall
There are some desert wildflowers that you can not only collect seeds from now, but you can also plant now.
wildflowers • wildflowers • achillea • hemerocallis • penstemon • plant seeds in fall
Columbia Gorge Wildflower Hikes
Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more.
wildflowers • columbia river gorge • wildflowers • oregon hiking • washington hikes • catherine creek
Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more.
wildflowers • columbia river gorge • wildflowers • oregon hiking • washington hikes • catherine creek
Easy Wildflower Landscaping
Compost and barrier-mulches are the secrets to easy wildflower landscaping. Establish wildflower meadows and lawns without using a pre-planting contact herbicide.
wildflowers • wild flower meadow • wild flower lawn • wild flower landscaping • mulch barrier • use of mulch barrier
Compost and barrier-mulches are the secrets to easy wildflower landscaping. Establish wildflower meadows and lawns without using a pre-planting contact herbicide.
wildflowers • wild flower meadow • wild flower lawn • wild flower landscaping • mulch barrier • use of mulch barrier
Indian Paintbrush, Wildflower
The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research.
wildflowers • germinating wildflower seeds • legend of the indian paintbrush • texas bluebonnet • figwort • wyoming state flower
The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research.
wildflowers • germinating wildflower seeds • legend of the indian paintbrush • texas bluebonnet • figwort • wyoming state flower
Poppy, Lupine and Wildflower Seeds
Save money by planting seeds rather than seedlings. Wildflowers, Lupine, and California Poppy seeds can be an inexpensive start to a beautiful garden.
wildflowers • flower garden • flower seeds • plant seeds • garden seed • lupine
Save money by planting seeds rather than seedlings. Wildflowers, Lupine, and California Poppy seeds can be an inexpensive start to a beautiful garden.
wildflowers • flower garden • flower seeds • plant seeds • garden seed • lupine
What is a Wildflower?
It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.
wildflowers • wildflower • native plant • weeds • flowers • plant characteristics
It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.
wildflowers • wildflower • native plant • weeds • flowers • plant characteristics
A Wildflower Community, My Lifelist, and a National Obsession
...the title says it all...
wildflowers • a wildflower community • my lifelist • and a national obsession • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
...the title says it all...
wildflowers • a wildflower community • my lifelist • and a national obsession • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
Boo! Seasonal Wildflower Lore
In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch.
wildflowers • wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch.
wildflowers • wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
Columbine and Wood Lily: Two Wildflower Beauties
Consider this a tribute to two of the most beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado Rockies. They are so lovely, they must be protected by law, and by the help of everyone who enjoys them.
wildflowers • columbine • wood lily • preservation • wildflowers • aquilegia coerulea
Consider this a tribute to two of the most beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado Rockies. They are so lovely, they must be protected by law, and by the help of everyone who enjoys them.
wildflowers • columbine • wood lily • preservation • wildflowers • aquilegia coerulea
New England Wildflower Society and Saving an Endangered Cinquefoil
I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more."
wildflowers • new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more."
wildflowers • new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Romantic or Realist - Establishing A Wildflower Lawn or Meadow
Steps important in establishing a wildflower lawn or meadow free of undesirable plants are listed and discussed.
wildflowers • baily white • lady bird johnson • wildflower lawn • wildflower meadow • annual flowering plants
Steps important in establishing a wildflower lawn or meadow free of undesirable plants are listed and discussed.
wildflowers • baily white • lady bird johnson • wildflower lawn • wildflower meadow • annual flowering plants
The Best Wildflower Places - Part One
So, without further ado, beginning with number 10, I give you ... fanfare please ... my Top Ten Wildflower Places!
wildflowers • the best wildflower places - part one • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
So, without further ado, beginning with number 10, I give you ... fanfare please ... my Top Ten Wildflower Places!
wildflowers • the best wildflower places - part one • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Best Wildflower Places - Part Two
Last week I began to share with you a list of what amounts to my ten favorite wildflower places/adventures. Here are the top five, and some honorable mentions.
wildflowers • the best wildflower places - part two • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Last week I began to share with you a list of what amounts to my ten favorite wildflower places/adventures. Here are the top five, and some honorable mentions.
wildflowers • the best wildflower places - part two • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Wildflower Identification
Enjoy the season by colleting, pressings and identifying wildflowers!
wildflowers • spring • wildflowers • wild flowers • identification • 4-h
Enjoy the season by colleting, pressings and identifying wildflowers!
wildflowers • spring • wildflowers • wild flowers • identification • 4-h
Wildflower Safaris: California and More Early Blooms
I yanked the Jeep onto the side of the road, jammed on the emergency brake, leapt from the vehicle, raced to the patch of lupine and dropped to my knees, tears welling up in my eyes. Lupine … in California … the land of my dreams … I was home.
wildflowers • wildflower safaris: california and more early bloo • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I yanked the Jeep onto the side of the road, jammed on the emergency brake, leapt from the vehicle, raced to the patch of lupine and dropped to my knees, tears welling up in my eyes. Lupine … in California … the land of my dreams … I was home.
wildflowers • wildflower safaris: california and more early bloo • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Wildflower Safaris: In the Desert in Early February
...we headed south, in to California, making for the desert southwest, hoping for some wildflowers. That is I was hoping for wildflowers; my wife was hoping I wouldn’t be too depressed by not seeing any.
wildflowers • wildflower safaris: in the desert in early februar • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
...we headed south, in to California, making for the desert southwest, hoping for some wildflowers. That is I was hoping for wildflowers; my wife was hoping I wouldn’t be too depressed by not seeing any.
wildflowers • wildflower safaris: in the desert in early februar • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Wildflower Safaris: West Coast Sunshine and Early Blooms
Out there, the polished glow of west coast sunshine is generously ladled over the landscape, and early blooms brighten roadsides, flashing motorists with glimpses of bare, naked color. There may even be a few suggestive ententes whispered.
wildflowers • wildflower safaris: west coast sunshine and early • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Out there, the polished glow of west coast sunshine is generously ladled over the landscape, and early blooms brighten roadsides, flashing motorists with glimpses of bare, naked color. There may even be a few suggestive ententes whispered.
wildflowers • wildflower safaris: west coast sunshine and early • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Wildflower Terminology (With Apologies)
Calyx. What in the world is a calyx? And glabrous? Is that a Star Wars character? What about peduncle? Is that when you’re older than your mother‘s brother? Sadly, these are terms associated with wildflowers, and I would be remiss in my attempts at sharing these bits of botany if I didn’t spend a little time on them. I apologize in advance...or two paragraphs in, anyway. I’ll dwell on some of the basic lingo only, which, in itself, may be cause for an aspirin or two.
wildflowers • wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • peduncle • inflorescence
Calyx. What in the world is a calyx? And glabrous? Is that a Star Wars character? What about peduncle? Is that when you’re older than your mother‘s brother? Sadly, these are terms associated with wildflowers, and I would be remiss in my attempts at sharing these bits of botany if I didn’t spend a little time on them. I apologize in advance...or two paragraphs in, anyway. I’ll dwell on some of the basic lingo only, which, in itself, may be cause for an aspirin or two.
wildflowers • wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • peduncle • inflorescence
Alvars, rarest of habitats
In memory of Diana: the day she died I paid my first visit to one of the earth's rarest and most extreme habitats, alvars. The beauty of its wildflowers draw me back each year.
wildflowers • alvar • habitat • diana • environment • bruce peninsula
In memory of Diana: the day she died I paid my first visit to one of the earth's rarest and most extreme habitats, alvars. The beauty of its wildflowers draw me back each year.
wildflowers • alvar • habitat • diana • environment • bruce peninsula
Colorado Backpacking
A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.
wildflowers • backpacking • dogs • hiking • wilderness • children
A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.
wildflowers • backpacking • dogs • hiking • wilderness • children
Organic Gardening to the Max
Sometimes, organic gardening is the result of circumstances beyond one's control.
wildflowers • organic • gardening • wild • volunteers • harvest
Sometimes, organic gardening is the result of circumstances beyond one's control.
wildflowers • organic • gardening • wild • volunteers • harvest
Quick Spring Getaways
Enjoy the season with a walk or drive among California wildflowers for a feast of the senses.
wildflowers • california travel • botanic gardens • flowers • gardens • california botanic gardens
Enjoy the season with a walk or drive among California wildflowers for a feast of the senses.
wildflowers • california travel • botanic gardens • flowers • gardens • california botanic gardens
Spotted Touch-Me-Not
This late-summer wildflower, a relative of garden Impatiens, can be used to treat Poison Ivy and athlete's foot.
wildflowers • jewelweed • touch-me-not • snapweed • impatiens capensis • impatiens pallida
This late-summer wildflower, a relative of garden Impatiens, can be used to treat Poison Ivy and athlete's foot.
wildflowers • jewelweed • touch-me-not • snapweed • impatiens capensis • impatiens pallida
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers
Winter dropped just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. We had no idea the carnival of colors, and all the new species of wildflowers we would cross paths with over the next several months in California.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Winter dropped just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. We had no idea the carnival of colors, and all the new species of wildflowers we would cross paths with over the next several months in California.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers - Lake Isabella, Anza-Borrego, Antelope Valley
While my wife and I were settling in in southern California, winter was dropping just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. By March we were finding these floral explosions near and far ...
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - lake is • anza-borrego • antelope valley • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
While my wife and I were settling in in southern California, winter was dropping just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. By March we were finding these floral explosions near and far ...
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - lake is • anza-borrego • antelope valley • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers - the Western Mojave Desert
My wife and I started the year in Long Beach, where we discovered such new wildflowers as Bush Sunflower and Giant Coreopsis and Sea Dahlias. Meanwhile, winter was dropping just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. We had no idea the carnival of colors, or new species of wildflowers that lurked in our future. As it turned out, 2003 was one bodacious year for wildflowers in California, and we were knee deep in it and sinking fast.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - the wes • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
My wife and I started the year in Long Beach, where we discovered such new wildflowers as Bush Sunflower and Giant Coreopsis and Sea Dahlias. Meanwhile, winter was dropping just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. We had no idea the carnival of colors, or new species of wildflowers that lurked in our future. As it turned out, 2003 was one bodacious year for wildflowers in California, and we were knee deep in it and sinking fast.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - the wes • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers - Twin Lakes and Tioga Pass
So many of my adventures in nature have been the result of being in the right place at the right time. My latest addition to my litany of well-timed nature encounters has been the 2003 season of wildflowers in California. It culminated in July, with a visit to Twin Lakes and Yosemite.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - twin la • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers • of north america • botany
So many of my adventures in nature have been the result of being in the right place at the right time. My latest addition to my litany of well-timed nature encounters has been the 2003 season of wildflowers in California. It culminated in July, with a visit to Twin Lakes and Yosemite.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - twin la • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers • of north america • botany
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers - Yosemite, San Bernadino Mts, Kernville
While my wife and I were settling in in southern California, winter was dropping just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. In April, after visiting many of the same areas more than once, we traveled further north, up to the western side of Yosemite. Though we got snowed on, the lower elevations were in bloom.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - yosemit • san bernadino mts • kernville • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
While my wife and I were settling in in southern California, winter was dropping just the right amount of moisture on places that would respond with explosions of rainbows. In April, after visiting many of the same areas more than once, we traveled further north, up to the western side of Yosemite. Though we got snowed on, the lower elevations were in bloom.
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers - yosemit • san bernadino mts • kernville • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers – Mt. Dana in July
Heading to Yosemite in late July, I certainly expected the rainbow parade to be long gone. It was summer; it was dry; many of the rocky peaks were still snow-covered; all reasons to expect little more than a dandelion or two. Well, I was wrong, and for all the amazing and breathtaking wildflower sights of the previous months, I found I could still be amazed. (Yes Virginia, there are still wildflowers.)
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers – mt. dan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Heading to Yosemite in late July, I certainly expected the rainbow parade to be long gone. It was summer; it was dry; many of the rocky peaks were still snow-covered; all reasons to expect little more than a dandelion or two. Well, I was wrong, and for all the amazing and breathtaking wildflower sights of the previous months, I found I could still be amazed. (Yes Virginia, there are still wildflowers.)
wildflowers • 2003: a season of california wildflowers – mt. dan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
A Couple Wet-loving Wildflowers
Yerba Mansa and Golden-club, a couple of aquatic plants...
wildflowers • a couple wet-loving wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildfowers of north america • botany • ecology
Yerba Mansa and Golden-club, a couple of aquatic plants...
wildflowers • a couple wet-loving wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildfowers of north america • botany • ecology
All Wildflowers Are Not Created Equal
Not all wildflowers are created equal. Some, though painted in eye-catching hues, are so small they are easy to overlook. Others, no matter how lovely they might be, are so abundant they are regarded as weeds. Some, strangely without color, are much more interesting.
wildflowers • wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • botany • herbs
Not all wildflowers are created equal. Some, though painted in eye-catching hues, are so small they are easy to overlook. Others, no matter how lovely they might be, are so abundant they are regarded as weeds. Some, strangely without color, are much more interesting.
wildflowers • wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • botany • herbs
Antelope Island Wildflowers
Some wildflowers on Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake
wildflowers • globe mallow • sego lily • utah wildflowers
Some wildflowers on Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake
wildflowers • globe mallow • sego lily • utah wildflowers
Book Review: Landscaping with Wildflowers, By Jim Wilson
Native wild flower gardening is growing in popularity as an urbanized population seeks some contact with its agrarian roots. Books on this topic abound. However, this book by a well known TV personality is not one of the better selections from the genra.
wildflowers • landscaping with wild flowers • wildflowers • wild flower • victory garden • garden
Native wild flower gardening is growing in popularity as an urbanized population seeks some contact with its agrarian roots. Books on this topic abound. However, this book by a well known TV personality is not one of the better selections from the genra.
wildflowers • landscaping with wild flowers • wildflowers • wild flower • victory garden • garden
Butterfly Gardening in the Ozarks with Wildflowers
Butterfly and hummingbird gardening with wildflowers. Nectar sources for butterflies and hummers. Host plants for caterpillars.
wildflowers • butterfly gardening • flower gardening • flying flowers • flower garden • backyard gardens
Butterfly and hummingbird gardening with wildflowers. Nectar sources for butterflies and hummers. Host plants for caterpillars.
wildflowers • butterfly gardening • flower gardening • flying flowers • flower garden • backyard gardens
Even in November Some Wildflowers Still Bloom
A short description of November in the garden, some hints about Kangaroo Paws, and details of water restrictions in Perth, Western Australia.
wildflowers • kangaroo paw • anigozanthos manglesii • kurulbrang.
A short description of November in the garden, some hints about Kangaroo Paws, and details of water restrictions in Perth, Western Australia.
wildflowers • kangaroo paw • anigozanthos manglesii • kurulbrang.
Florida Wildflowers Part 1
Find out what's available in your neck of the woods or your own backyard.
wildflowers • florida • wildflowers • wreaths • dried flowers • drying flowers
Find out what's available in your neck of the woods or your own backyard.
wildflowers • florida • wildflowers • wreaths • dried flowers • drying flowers
Learning About Wildflowers
Small patches of blue have spread through the yard like wine spilled on a linen tablecloth. The source of these lovely sky-blue stains is Common Speedwell (Veronica officinalis), a small perennial wildflower that, like most wildflowers, is over-looked by people more often than not. If this beautiful little blossom is so “common”, what on earth are less familiar species like? Where do they grow? When do they bloom?
wildflowers • nature • wildflowers • spring • common speedwell • dandelions
Small patches of blue have spread through the yard like wine spilled on a linen tablecloth. The source of these lovely sky-blue stains is Common Speedwell (Veronica officinalis), a small perennial wildflower that, like most wildflowers, is over-looked by people more often than not. If this beautiful little blossom is so “common”, what on earth are less familiar species like? Where do they grow? When do they bloom?
wildflowers • nature • wildflowers • spring • common speedwell • dandelions
Magical Wildflowers
Considering the evolution of humans, it's perfectly logical that some wildflowers were considered magical. Botany got its start in folk medicine and magic, just as astronomy got a jumpstart from astrology. But there are those who still believe in the magical properties of plants.
wildflowers • magical wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Considering the evolution of humans, it's perfectly logical that some wildflowers were considered magical. Botany got its start in folk medicine and magic, just as astronomy got a jumpstart from astrology. But there are those who still believe in the magical properties of plants.
wildflowers • magical wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Monarda, Wildflowers Gardeners Invite In
I had no qualms when it came to “inviting’ wildflowers into the garden. It was all fair game in my yard. Other gardeners are not so enthusiastic, and many wildflowers are considered to be nothing more than backyard pests. The enemy. Weeds. A few wildflowers, however, are so lovely their, ahem, pedigree is overlooked, and soil is eagerly turned for them somewhere in the flower bed. Varieties of Monarda, for example.
wildflowers • monarda • wildflowers gardeners invite in • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
I had no qualms when it came to “inviting’ wildflowers into the garden. It was all fair game in my yard. Other gardeners are not so enthusiastic, and many wildflowers are considered to be nothing more than backyard pests. The enemy. Weeds. A few wildflowers, however, are so lovely their, ahem, pedigree is overlooked, and soil is eagerly turned for them somewhere in the flower bed. Varieties of Monarda, for example.
wildflowers • monarda • wildflowers gardeners invite in • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
Motherships and Wildflowers
When I was a kid ... well, not just as a kid but well into my 20s ... I was profoundly intrigued by flying saucers; UFOs; aliens; Close Encounters. It was the possibility of silvery spaceships full of little green men that paved the way for my studying astronomy in college, and has absolutely nothing to do with wildflowers, but if you read on...
wildflowers • motherships and wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
When I was a kid ... well, not just as a kid but well into my 20s ... I was profoundly intrigued by flying saucers; UFOs; aliens; Close Encounters. It was the possibility of silvery spaceships full of little green men that paved the way for my studying astronomy in college, and has absolutely nothing to do with wildflowers, but if you read on...
wildflowers • motherships and wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
Spring Wildflowers in Yellowstone
...next up on our trip from Boulder, Colorado to the coast of Washington was Yellowstone National Park. Like Devil's Tower, and along the interstates before it, we weren't sure what, if any wildflowers we might see there. Geysers? Sure. Stinky, sulfuric fart smells. Without a doubt. Bison? Grizzly bears? We hoped so. But wildflowers? We just didn't know.
wildflowers • spring wildflowers in yellowstone • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
...next up on our trip from Boulder, Colorado to the coast of Washington was Yellowstone National Park. Like Devil's Tower, and along the interstates before it, we weren't sure what, if any wildflowers we might see there. Geysers? Sure. Stinky, sulfuric fart smells. Without a doubt. Bison? Grizzly bears? We hoped so. But wildflowers? We just didn't know.
wildflowers • spring wildflowers in yellowstone • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Wildflowers of Northern Exposure
Spring was unfolding its blossoms in the northern U.S., and we were getting to see it. But then we got to the high desert of Washington and our spirits began to lose altitude. It was hot and dusty and void of much in the way of wildflowers. Then a strange thing happened: the interstate dropped down from the desert into the Columbia River Valley.
wildflowers • the wildflowers of northern exposure • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Spring was unfolding its blossoms in the northern U.S., and we were getting to see it. But then we got to the high desert of Washington and our spirits began to lose altitude. It was hot and dusty and void of much in the way of wildflowers. Then a strange thing happened: the interstate dropped down from the desert into the Columbia River Valley.
wildflowers • the wildflowers of northern exposure • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Three Late Summer Wildflowers
Take a small walk across a September field in Eastern Massachusetts and note the wildflowers growing around you.
wildflowers • botany;goldenrod;chickory;milkweed;wildflowers
Take a small walk across a September field in Eastern Massachusetts and note the wildflowers growing around you.
wildflowers • botany;goldenrod;chickory;milkweed;wildflowers
Utah Wildflowers
Some wildflowers of southern Utah
wildflowers • western wildflowers • penstemon • beardtongue • scarlet gilia • evening primrose
Some wildflowers of southern Utah
wildflowers • western wildflowers • penstemon • beardtongue • scarlet gilia • evening primrose