Wildflower Wednesday – Chicory

Wildflower Wednesday August edition. The wildflower for August is Chicory. This flower always makes me smile. To some it’s just a “ditch weed” or something’s that grows in a disturbed area. To me, it brings back memories of my Great Grandma, affectionately called “Great” by all her great grandkids and their friends. She enjoyed birdwatching, … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Chicory

Bebb Willow- Tree Talk Tuesday

While many families are out visiting as many National Parks as possible this summer, I know many are also having great summers spending time at their local parks as well. And guess what? That is amazing! Whether traveling far and wide, or staying close to home… kiddos are spending time outside exploring nature, and I … Continue reading Bebb Willow- Tree Talk Tuesday

American Sweetgum – Tree Talk Tuesday

The official start of summer is almost here! Kids are out of school, and vacations are in full swing. The lakes, rivers, and beaches are busy. Campgrounds are bustling with laughter and the sounds of crackling campfires. Before we know it, we will be celebrating Independence Day. The 4th of July. All things RED, WHITE, … Continue reading American Sweetgum – Tree Talk Tuesday

Wildflower Wednesday – Columbine

How can a change in my husband's work schedule throw me off? I have no idea what day it is- I thought yesterday was Tuesday, and that I was going to do a final check/edit on this post and be posting it right on time. Oops! Happy Wildflower Wednesday, coming to you on Thursday 🙂 … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Columbine

WHAT HAVE I BEEN DOING?

I have been doing a lot of behind the scenes work this year, revamping books (interiors, descriptions, covers, and metadata (fancy, right?)). I have been mapping out goals a bit more strategically, and learning some marketing and advertising. Around mid-April my Redwood Books were placed on the shelves of all of Redwood National and State … Continue reading WHAT HAVE I BEEN DOING?

Tulip Tree – Tree Talk Tuesday

Have you ever been taking a springtime walk in the woods and seen a strange tulip-like flower laying on the forest floor? Did you ever think that it could have fallen from 70’ above? Yea, strange right? The tree for this Tree Talk Tuesday is the Tulip Tree. Sometimes this tree is known as the … Continue reading Tulip Tree – Tree Talk Tuesday