Monthly Archives: September 2013

Everywhere I look this fall is golden yellow with goldenrod. All through fields alongside the interstate, in the Butler Prairie and in my home garden.  The most common goldenrod in our area is tall or Canada goldenrod, Solidago canadensis. This … Continue reading →

Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia [Quercus is the oak genus]) is native to the southeastern US, but was not found in Indiana in presettlement times.  It is well-suited to the Hoosier lifestyle, however.  Its leaves are shaped like oak leaves, and … Continue reading →