Trouble with lawn? Might be a beetle
Most of us are aware of the patches of dead grass that began appearing on Victory Memorial Drive during the spring of 2021. Since that time, damage has also …
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Summer garden flowers
It’s raining again. I suppose I should not be complaining after three years of drought, but all this rain presents its own sort of problems. Like …
Take a close look in the water
Written by Bronwyn Earthman, Naturalist, Kroening Nature Center Next time you find yourself near a pond or wetland, get down low and take a closer look at what …
Rocky treasures tell a story
Written by Sarah Dugan, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist As the waters of the Mississippi recede from their spring highs, now is a great time to visit the …
Heirloom Spring flowers
I took special delight in my spring garden this year after being virtually home bound for several weeks with a mobility issue. When I did emerge from the …
Trees, plants and climate change
Winters like this past one, with its above average temperatures and below average snowfall, make it difficult to refute the idea of global warming. …
The wetlands of May
Written by Rachel Putnam, Kroening Center Naturalist April showers bring May flowers, but spring rains also fill up low spots and create seasonal pools of …
Plant hardiness has moved up
In November 2023, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an updated plant hardiness zone map — the first one since 2012. While some regions in …
Signs of the changing season
Written by Bronwyn Earthman, Naturalist Educator Spring has arrived in North Mississippi Regional Park, and much earlier this year than is typical. While we …
Signs of spring
Written by Sarah Dugan, Kroening Nature Naturalist Trees that lose their leaves each fall may seem barren this time of year, but they already have a start on …