Plant Exchange Blog

Experiencing Nature’s palette unfold is part of gardening for some of us. Winter is receding, and spring appears to have arrived. The contrast of winter native grass and new green grass at the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area shows this well for me.

Nature still provides winter food for wildlife as other plants around us put energy into new leaves.

This native wild plum, likely planted by birds, blooms again in our region and will later supply local birds with fruit. 

Wild plum is often found in groves; the fragrance and white blooms draw me there.

The joy of witnessing Nature’s wonders is only surpassed by the satisfaction of our own gardening efforts. The northern edge-zone redbud tree, a testament to our nurturing, continues to grace our garden for another year.

Like many trees in bloom, the redbud’s bloom is a celebration of this season.

We’re interested in what draws you to gardening as well. Your comments are welcome.