Tag: May
Though Spring officially started in March, it is not until May that the season is recognizable. Average high is only 61°F, but the average low of 48°F means it’s safe for gardeners to plant annuals. Eight days of rain make May one of our two wettest months. The other rainiest month is June.
Horseshoe Crabs on Memorial Day
Horseshoe Crabs on Memorial Day As a child summer-vacationing at an Atlantic beach, I discovered horseshoe crabs. They washed up on Maryland’s barrier spit and created spectacles for screeching toddlers. Their bodies were sleek, green, […]
Good News for Swearing, Messy, Night Owls
Good News for Swearing, Messy, Night Owls Were you annoyed as a kid when your parents told you to clean your room, sent you to bed early, and scolded you for cursing? There might be […]
Precambrian Greenstone
Precambrian Greenstone The Canadian Shield constitutes the largest mass of exposed Precambrian rock on the face of the Earth. Extending into Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Canadian Shield is a collage of rock categories. One type […]
Milkweeds & Monarchs
May Landscaping with Wisconsin native species brings the frugal, time-crunched gardener an array of benefits. With knowledge and a keen eye, a gardener might find low-cost (or no-cost) starter plants. Because native plants evolved in […]
ELIZABETH G FAGAN 