Tag Archives: native plants

chesnuts

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Sarah

Throughout September 2023, Charlie and I spent several sunsets sassing the Chinese chestnut trees, agitating via climbing and shaking and lobbing of various sticks with our eyes toward stuffing our pockets with rich brown, smooth, shiny nuts. After collecting, we … Continue reading →

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mothering the monarchs

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Sarah

Today I witnessed magic. Today I watched a monarch lay eggs on the milkweed I planted 3 years ago. To have privy to this beautiful moment was such a gift from one mother to another. We have found 4 hungry … Continue reading →

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Some Spice would be Nice

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Xaq

With the mild and mellow weather that we’ve been having, it’s not too difficult to start thinking about next Spring. The first hint of Spring for many of us PA’sters might be that seasonal explosion of bright yellow Forsythia – … Continue reading →

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