One of the joys of spring is finding large patches of Rosy Plectritis brightening up the meadows with their vibrant…
These wonderful plants, which are also known colloquially as the smooth yellow violet, pioneer violet, and the stream violet, were…
On my recent trip to the Wind River in Skamania County I was somewhat disappointed to find a dearth of…
I have to admit that in my recreational naturalist investigations I am most drawn to the relationships amongst lifeforms. I also…
For those who may be wondering about my recent hiatus, I discuss that in the blog titled ‘Refocusing in Retirement’.…
I have finally finished organizing the photos I’ve taken over the last few years. Well, that is not an accurate…
Well, I can guarantee you folks that I never expected to be writing a profile for this site about a…
First off, I apologize to anyone who wondered what happened to me for the past 2 weeks. I have been…
I know that many people really dislike Oxalis corniculata, but, as a non-gardener or lawn enthusiast, I’m rather fond of this pretty…
In our region this wonderful, circumboreal member of the family Asteraceae is composed of both native and exotic strains. This…