Tag Archives: wisteria

Things I See Around Town

Posted on April 12, 2015 by johnvic8

My friends, the Woodland Gnomes at Forest Garden, introduced me to a most interesting post by Cathy at Words and Herbs on the Ten Seasons of Phenology. That was a new term for me, and I submit that her post is a most interesting explanation. I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Nature, Things I See Around Town | Tagged Carolina jessamin, dogwood, Guess What's in My Garden!, phenology, pink dogwood, red maple, redbud, wisteria | 12 Comments

What a Difference!

Posted on April 8, 2014 by johnvic8

It has been cold and raining for two days. Today the sun is out; the kids next door are playing basketball in their drive; and my wife and I spent the afternoon planting summer annuals in two of our pots. These are our … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature | Tagged azalea, dogwood, wisteria | 1 Comment

Forest Surprise

Posted on March 11, 2014 by johnvic8

Our woods are loaded with oaks, maples, hickories, sweet gums, tulip poplars, wild cherries, and the occasional sassafras. When fall came and they dropped their leaves, I once again was aware that the woods are full of another deciduous tree…and … Continue reading →