Gladiolus

2022: The Year of the Gladiolus: a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes and large, colorful blooms.

Mimosa Tree

The mimosa or silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is an invasive species found growing in woodlands, along roadsides, and backyards. It … More

Virginia Buttonweed is a native branching, sprawling plant with small white star-shaped flowers in the leaf axis. It can be … More

Blackberry are a native species to the United States and grow as a small shrub or trailing vine.

Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.

The Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as … More

Sanderlings are small, plump sandpipers with a stout bill about the same length as the head.

The Black-bellied Plover is the only American plover that has a hind toe on its foot. The hind toe, however, … More

Black-bellied Plovers are supreme aerialists, both agile and swift, and are readily identified at great distance by black axillaries (“armpit” … More