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The Pink Of Spring
The pink of spring has arrived. The Redbuds (Cercis canadensis) here at my cabin are totally in bloom. If ever there were a time that the word ubiquitous would be appropriate, this would be it. Pink is everywhere. And with just a blink of the eye, or two, the pink blooms will fade making way…
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Wineberry
Such a conflict. They are an exotic invasive, aggressively growing where native plants would otherwise grow. Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius). Wineberry is native to eastern Asia and was introduced to North America in the 1890s as a potential breeding stock for raspberries. On the other hand, these berries are delicious. They are an ingredient for a wonderful sherbet. Much anticipated…