Covering Ground

Now I Know Why It's Called Winter Savory

Here's Winter Savory, Satureja montana, on March 31. Any plant that holds its color, scent and leaves that well through the winter is worthy of consideration for the herb garden!
Apple serviceberry, Amelanchier X grandiflora Northeastern Native Trees for Windy Conditions

A favorite pastime of mine is making lists of plants for special conditions. One outcome is the list below, Storm-worthy Native Trees of New England. 
Dr. Mel's Connecticut Climate Book Dr. Mel's Connecticut Climate Book

Dr. Mel Goldstein was a much-loved Connecticut weather reporter and meteorologist whose humorous touch and insightful forecasting endeared him to state audiences. He passed away in January 2012.
Book Review: "Bringing Nature Home"

What is a native plant, really? Why should we care? And what should be done about the undeniable fact that many, many nonnative, invasive plants are taking up the ecological niches of native plants worldwide?

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