

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...
Nov 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...
Oct 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...
Sep 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,...
Aug 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...
Jul 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...
Jun 1, 2023


FRINGEtree
I recommend Chionanthus virginicus (American fringetree). Before I divulge why, permit me to provide some background info. First, C....
May 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...
Apr 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...
Mar 1, 2023


How Lucky Am I? A Tribute
We meet a lot of people in our life journey. Most of these encounters are fleeting -- because of the circumstances and/or we do not want...
Feb 1, 2023