Ancient Ephemerals By Kaila Pennock We are lucky to live in a part of the world where many locally native plants are still present, even if scattered and in pockets. This is true in our backyards, in cities, by highways and in utility easements. Many of these plants evolved over millennia, through multiple ice ages, […]
The Amazing Life-sustaining Violet By Kaila Pennock and Nicole Zehr Spring is almost here, and an underappreciated ecological powerhouse is getting ready to bloom. Violets have intricate and unique relationships with wildlife and have the potential to help transform lawns and empty spaces into flourishing native habitats. We’ll explain how you can help encourage this
Non-Photosynthezing Plants Are Forest Magic By Kaila Pennock Finding non-photosynthesizing plants in the woods is exciting. They indicate a robust healthy ecosystem with intricate and mature fungal networks. With their fleshy and translucent appearance, they are often mistaken for mushrooms. These ephemeral plants live in the shadows of the forest floor occupying unique ecological roles.