Aldertree Garden

Thank you, great-grandfather, for planting my oak tree. Over 100 years ago, someone–I do not know who–planted a White oak, Quercus alba, in the front yard of the house I recently moved into. That person has already died, for a White oak’s lifespan is many times that of a human, but his legacy remains. Few [...]

Click HERE to listen to Lisa Caprioglio’s segment on native plants with NPR’s Michele Norris. Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is one of my favorite native plants. This small tree, (about 25-30 feet tall) beautifully marks the passage of the seasons. The delicate white blossoms of early spring, small purple fruits in the summer, orange leaves in [...]