Get ‘Em While They’re Green
Hi River Roaders, A change of pace this week, focusing on some non-native invasive plants on our grounds (and throughout the DC area) that are clearly visible right now. The … read more
Hi River Roaders, A change of pace this week, focusing on some non-native invasive plants on our grounds (and throughout the DC area) that are clearly visible right now. The … read more
The morning of November 7 was glorious, with a clear blue sky and leaves at their peak fall glory. The morning was full of optimism and anticipation of even brighter … read more
Hi River Roaders, Today, Wednesday November 4 is a beautiful, sunny day. I’m going to take walk, find a nice place to sit among the leaves, and breathe in the … read more
Hi River Roaders, Earlier this week there were several foggy mornings that transitioned to brilliant sunshine in the afternoon. Nature is like that…. Our new path. Spiderwebs on juniper. Our … read more
I first heard Wendell Berry’s poem, The Peace of Wild Things, performed by the River Road Choir. It has special meaning for me in today’s chaotic times. …I come into … read more
Hi River Roaders, We’re a week or two away from peak fall foliage in Montgomery County, but there are a number of trees/vines that are already turning, and they stand … read more
Hi River Roaders, Every month our grounds provides surprises and wonders. Here are some October surprises. I was surprised this year to find several blooming Obedient plants (Physostegia virginiana) in … read more
Hi River Roaders, Every seed can provide the possibility of renewal. Seeds come in different shapes, sizes, textures, tastes, and colors. Let’s look at a variety of seeds on our … read more
Hi River Roaders, Fall officially started today (September 22) at 9:31 AM. August was really hot and wet, but this week has been glorious. Many of our native plants put … read more
Thea here, taking over the blog for the week to sum up my Girl Scout Gold Award project which I called “Native Plants for Restoration, Meditation, and Education. ” The … read more