Glitter Witch Gardens

Sung to "Pop, Goes the Weasel" Blooming strong in winter snow When people are more frail The tree dawns yellow flowers bright Yup, that's Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Gets native…

(Sung to the tune of, "Oh, Christmas Tree.") Oh Mistletoe, Oh Mistletoe, You are a hemi-parasite. Oh Mistletoe, Oh Mistletoe, We hang you up to kiss, not fight. You grow…

Sage is wisdom. Sage is wise. Protecting your space with ancestral allies. Salvia officinalis is bitter and savory. Use leaf, root, and flower - their really quite tasty. Sage lives…

Oh, Goldenrod, Solidago, you’re misunderstood. Your blossoms are pretty and your medicine’s good. With dozens of species hailing from New York state Insects are eager for nectar and pollen on…

(Sung to the tune of, "You Are My Sunshine.") You’re known as Bee Balm, and Wild Bergamot. You make bees happy, when in full bloom. You’re a fast grower, and…

American Red Raspberry, you’re native in the states. For luscious berry treasures, we longingly await. A thorny bush of shelter you motherly provide small plant and animal protection under and…

Linden, oh linden, you flowering tree You know how to soothe so much nervous in me I pick your sweet flowers to make a nice tea Then you help to…

Spring is here and so are the bees! Let's meet one of your friendly neighbors. A bumblebee, also referred to as a bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee, is in the…

Early spring always brings about an internal giddiness. As I drove down I-295 this weekend, the subtle hue of color told me that the trees are just beginning to wake…