Everyone likes coffee, don’t they? Well, you should! How about the Kentucky Coffee Tree? While you can’t get a latte from one, they are a pretty special deciduous tree. They are native to Southwestern Ontario, but sadly are also considered a species at risk by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. These threatened trees are deserving… Read more »
Chances are that the books on your nightstand might have started out as Populus tremuloides. The tall, smooth tree is a relatively fast grower, so popular with pulp and paper mills. This sun-loving tree is often one of the first deciduous trees to regenerate areas decimated by fire, in part due to its underground root suckers. Those… Read more »
Oh joy, oh bliss! Spring is finally in the air! Bulbs are forcing themselves through the cold ground and plants are getting ready to return to life. Do you know what that means? It’s time for spring allergies to kick in. Groan… For those of you who suffer from spring allergies, the reprieve you may have gotten… Read more »