The Butternut is one of our native trees that produces one of the more unique nuts. It's football shaped shells are unmistakable for any other domestic nut and tastes delicious. But this tree also...

A bumblebee on Hairy Mountain Mint Mountain Mints are some of the best plants you can grow for attracting pollinators to your yard. Hairy Mountain Mint is one of the more showy species you can...

One of the more common Oak trees you may encounter near water is known as Swamp White Oak. Although moisture loving, it is really quite adaptable in regards to what growing conditions it can...

One of the more common woodland wildflowers you may encounter in late Spring is known as False Solomon's Seal. Blooming white flowers in late Spring to early Summer, In this article: What is...

Possibly the smallest of all Penstemon flowers, Pale Penstemon is an excellent native flower for residential landscaping use. It's petite size make it a perfect choice for almost any flower bed. ...

The Spicebush is one of my favorite native shrubs for it's shape, beauty, berries, and wildlife it attracts. I'm fortunate enough to have large numbers that grow in my general area, as well as my...