Lifestyles
It’s never too late for a walk in the woods
It’s the first week in December, and the weather is still pleasantly warm. Even so, I’m surprised at ... Read more
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Bald cypresses are an atypical conifer
The bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) was first described in 1640, and ever since then writers have been impressed ... Read more
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A cool find on a hot day
Last summer I spent far too many hot, humid days mucking about in several swampy areas at Holliday ... Read more
Lifestyles
Goldenrod provides late summer color
Several years ago, I went with a friend to a business luncheon where there was a beautiful floral ... Read more
Lifestyles
Uschi goes on a trail walk at High Bridge
Hello, fellow wildflower lovers. It’s me Uschi. Several months ago, I went with my mom on a trail ... Read more
Lifestyles
Incised fumewort is problematic
I went to Powhatan State Park last week, walked the usual trails and searched for Dutchman’s breeches, which ... Read more
Lifestyles
Speedwell, a beautiful weed
Hiking in late winter or very early spring requires an open mind about the plants that can be ... Read more
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Hiking can be a voyage of discovery
Spending time outside, whether gardening or hiking, is just plain good for you. Hiking and walking have been ... Read more
Lifestyles
New apps for field work
Not too many years ago, hiking meant carrying a heavy backpack filled with my favorite field guides – ... Read more
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The aftermath of finding a rare plant
A good part of last year was spent hiking with a list of plants that needed to be ... Read more
Lifestyles
Torrey’s mountain mint: A rare find
It’s been so hot and dry that I decided Oct. 4 would be my last major hike before ... Read more
Lifestyles
A tale of persistence and what grows in the swamp
While mucking about in a swampy area at Holliday Lake State Park last month, I stumbled upon an ... Read more
Lifestyles
Long-lobed arrowhead: An uncommon plant
In the early days of the commonwealth, the naming of rivers was arbitrary. Settlers along a particular waterway ... Read more
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Consider the dandelion
Dandelions. Children are endlessly fascinated by them. They’re often the first flower that kids can identify, and probably ... Read more