At our place along the Manitowoc River, my grandfather planted wild grapes and other plants for the birds. Later, I remember him complaining that the grapes were taking over the lilacs and cedar trees nearby. And still after that I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Native Plants
As fall progresses the landscape changes, and even though we’ve been through this cycle many times (some of us more than others), the changes still seem remarkable. On Cattail Trail at the nature center, the vegetation is rich with color, … Continue reading
Recently I had the great pleasure of spending some quiet time with wildlife in the Boundary Waters. Our family’s wilderness trips aren’t about how many miles we can cover or fish we can catch- they are more centered on enjoying … Continue reading
Many of us have so much to do- so many things shouting for attention and grasping at our time. Our minds are alert and cluttered with a million thoughts, and sometimes it’s hard to notice what’s important. From my experience, … Continue reading
One doesn’t need a calendar to follow the seasons, just an awareness of the world around. I imagine that Native people were incredibly attuned to the phenology of the natural world, which changes from week to week between the … Continue reading