I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) after learning that its nectar is a favorite food for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds. The timing of the southerly migration of ...

I previously indicated I would write only about "critters," avoiding plants after misidentifying phlox in an earlier column. However, even though today's column is about plants, I will say its focus ...

As a member of the balsam family, jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is related to the colorful impatiens garden centers sell in hanging baskets. Since jewelweed grows up to 5 feet tall, it's seldom ...

Even though I cautioned my 4-year-old granddaughter to hold it very carefully, just her slightest touch set off an amazing explosion. No, she wasn’t playing with fireworks, but instead was holding the ...

In a world where YouTube and video games can keep kids indoors all day (and adults too, for that matter!), it’s nice to know that nature has a few surprises in store to delight any late summer ...

Nearly all of the Northland wild flowers of summer are perennials and last for many years. It is likely that a patch of roadside plants that now are in bloom, such as the goldenrods and milkweeds, are ...