- Dec 1, 2023
CREEPING CHARLIE, Getting To Know You
I enjoy musicals and have long been captivated by the title of the Rogers & Hammerstein tune Getting to Know You from The King and I --...
- Nov 1, 2023
Eastern Red-Cedar
Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is one of my favorite native trees (see the Oct 2023 rant). However, unlike the name implies, it...
- Oct 1, 2023
My Favorite Tree
I am often asked, "what's your favorite tree?" The question is vague and my reply can vary. For example, when I field the question (the...
- Sep 1, 2023
Doing Something About the Infection
(top) BURNING BUSH dominating the understory in a central Indiana wood in fall; (bottom) CALLERY PEAR taking over a field (the smell of...
- Aug 1, 2023
PHYTOFASCISM
I had a piece on crape-myrtles ready to post but rescheduled. I needed to get the following out of my craw. FOREWARNING! It is long,...
- Jul 1, 2023
Rudbeckia laciniata 'Hortensia'
If you are a regular follower you may notice a difference. Shortly after posting last month's blog my longtime friend, outstanding...
- Jun 1, 2023
BLACK LOCUST, Magnificent Monster
Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a plant that will challenge how objective you can be -- a conundrum since it is both wonderful...
- May 1, 2023
FRINGEtree
I recommend Chionanthus virginicus (American fringetree). Before I divulge why, permit me to provide some background info. First, C....
- Apr 1, 2023
RESOURCES, with a focus on Soules Garden
Located on the southwest side of Indianapolis, tucked away on Rahke Road, there is a special small garden business. I am referring to...
- Mar 1, 2023
In Praise of REDBUD
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a fast-growing, undemanding, relatively short-lived (30-50 years) deciduous tree native to eastern...