In the beginning...
Welcome to Nature Northeast, a blog space dedicated to the plants, animals, and ecosystems of the northeastern United States. Admittedly, most entries will focus on plant species since I am a self...
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Star of September's Glory - The New England Aster
If you see flashes of purple as you cruise down Route 495, chances are good that you are driving by patches of New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae). It may be among the last plant species...
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Cranberries - 'Eat Me!'
After spending most of my life in Ocean Spray country, I can finally say that I witnessed a cranberry harvest.My timing was perfect. I had just left Myles Standish State Forest in Carver, MA after...
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'Oohs and ahs' - Ladies' Tresses Orchids
The white-spired inflorescences of ladies’ tresses orchids (Spiranthes spp.) are a treat to encounter in the wild, but they are also surprisingly easy to cultivate in the home garden. Nodding ladies'...
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
For centuries, witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) has been valued for its medicinal properties, but this quirky plant is also well-known for some of its unusual traits.Witch hazel (Hamamelis...
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