Published January 4, 2016 New Beginnings. As a new year starts, thoughts turn to the promise of fresh beginnings. The ancient Black Mountains here in North Carolina are […]
Published October 9, 2015 Marcescence It sounds like a word to describe Martians, but actually refers to trees that hold their leaves longer than other species. There […]
Published September 20, 2017 Perpetual Flowers A few days ago I visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Water lily flowers are near their peak of delicate blooms, […]
Published November 9, 2015 Cryogenic Frog Wood frogs provide one of the first sounds of the year, calling from vernal pools even in late winter with a chorus […]