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PLANT NOTES- Fireweed
August 26, 2022 5:10 a.m.

PLANT NOTES- Fireweed

A showy North American native, from the coasts to sub-alpine regions, Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) thrives in disturbed sunny sites, along stream banks and at the forest edge.

PLANT NOTES: Wild Beebalm/Bergamot
September 2, 2022 5:20 a.m.

PLANT NOTES: Wild Beebalm/Bergamot

A colorful member of the mint family, Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is widespread in much of North America.

PLANT NOTES: Goldenrod
September 9, 2022 5:35 a.m.

PLANT NOTES: Goldenrod

Its graceful plumes of golden yellow flowers in pyramid-shaped clusters nod in the breeze from mid-July to October.

PLANT NOTES: Wild Ginger
September 23, 2022 5 a.m.

PLANT NOTES: Wild Ginger

If you've ever noticed a lemony, gingery scent while tramping through shady, moist woods, you've probably stepped in a patch of Wild Ginger (Asarum caudatum).

November 7, 2022 12:16 p.m.

Jail Bookings: Nov. 3-6

THURSDAY, NOV. 3

VALLEY POP CONTENT: An interview with Beverly Kohn
November 28, 2022 2:44 p.m.

VALLEY POP CONTENT: An interview with Beverly Kohn

Man intends one thing, fate another. A proverb that can be traced as far back as 43 B.C. and still rings true today.

January 3, 2023 5:10 a.m.

LETTER: Another Hero Passes

My respect for Ed Pommerening began back when he became a school board member, and attended all meetings fresh from his job, work clothes and all.

January 10, 2023 1:55 p.m.

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PLANT NOTES: Nodding Onion
April 28, 2023 5:10 a.m.

PLANT NOTES: Nodding Onion

This delightful member of the Lily family may be responsible for the name of one of America's great cities, Chicago.

Plant Notes: Silver Lupine
May 19, 2023 1 a.m.

Plant Notes: Silver Lupine

Carpeting sub-alpine slopes and meadows in western North America, Silver Lupine (Lupinus argenteus), presents a stunning display of lavender/blue in spring and early summer.