Roy Maness Nature Preserve for a walk last Friday and she sent me a picture of a trout lily leaf – a harbinger of spring. As I write this, it ...

Mike Lunsford Special to the Tribune-Star Mar 24, 2025 Mar 24, 2025 Among the first green things we see as the winter gives way to a new season is a tiny wildflower called “Harbinger of Spring.” I ...

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Epigaea is a pretty name, is it not? It’s Latin, and means “upon Mother Earth.” Say it to a botanist and they will recognize it immediately as the scientific name of Trailing Arbutus, a widespread but ...

Once April arrives, it is amazing how quickly nature glides into “Spring.” The recent rain showers, warm temperatures, and sunny days have joined to reveal totally new green surroundings. And every ...