by Leslie Cox; March 7, 2025

Delightful spring crocus flowers

by Leslie Cox; March 3, 2025

Did you know…

                  …folklore has it that thick patches of wild thistles were responsible for impeding the advancement of the Viking invasion of Scotland centuries years ago? The area covered with thistles were so vast they slowed the Vikings, allowing the Scots time to escape. Hence, the reason the thistle is Scotland’s national flower.

However, knowing how tough and stubborn Scottish people can be, my theory is the thistle was selected as the National Flower because of its resilience and tenacity so similar to that of the Scots standing up against numerous raids on their country through the centuries by Vikings and the English.

by Leslie Cox; Sunday; March 2, 2025

And humbler growths as moved with one desire
Put on, to welcome spring, their best attire…

~ William Wordsworth, “Poor Robin,” March 1840

“Poor robin” is a wild geranium — Geranium robertianum — also known as Herb Robert. In some parts of the world this plant is considered a noxious weed. (Photo by King County Noxious Weed Control Program)

by Leslie Cox; Friday; February 28, 2025

Keeping a keen eye open for what might swim onto the lunch menu.

by Leslie Cox; Wednesday; February 26, 2025

Another plant ID in Plants We Grow has been updated in the new format layout. Check out Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as winter aconite, a delightful early flowering plant.