When I decided to learn about the conifers I thought finding a Pacific Yew (also known as western yew) would…
In this profile we will discuss Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), and how to differentiate it from not just Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga…
In the last few weeks, as I’ve walked roads, trails, and wandered forests, comparing hundreds of Douglas-firs and Western Hemlocks…
Next up on our tour of the conifers is Pinus monticola, the first of the five needled pines I’ve found. And…
As I mentioned in the profile of Pinus contorta I have set myself the task of learning to identify at…
As I’ve mentioned before, I am not particularly good with trees, especially conifers, and I’ve had a particular mental block…
I recently spent a day around Warrenton, Oregon, helping my nbo Morgan’s partner Juniper move their stuff. After the heavy…
I don’t know the horsetails well, except to say ‘that’s a horsetail’. In fact, when I took these photos it…
Thanks to a tip from Ash Gill, who kindly provided not only excellent directions complete with distances and verifiable landmarks…
So, here is part three of my series on distinguishing between some of the large pinnate ferns of our region.…