Butterweed, Feb – Apr 2023

Butterweed, Feb – Apr 2023

It’s been Spring for a while. The Greenway has been mowed which allowed other plants to take over. Take a look at my latest entry to see what’s growing.

Lizard Tails  May 28

Lizard Tails May 28

The Lizard Tail plant is native to North America, but can you smoke it? Find out in my latest post.

Carolina Geranium and Vetches, May 15

Carolina Geranium and Vetches, May 15

Carolina Geraniums and Cow and Hairy Vetches  May 15      In mid-May my Greenway path was lined with patches of showy blue-purple flowers growing on…

Mayapple, March 27

Mayapple, March 27

By Tulla Lightfoot Scientific name: Podophllum peltatum I came upon patches of these strange plants while walking on the trail of a tiny nature preserve…

Violets April 4, 2022

Violets April 4, 2022

By Tulla Lightfoot Violets April 4, 2022 Violets are usually abundant in the greenway, but this year they were slow to emerge and bloom.   Instead,…