What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Characteristics: Fennel is a perennial herb of the carrot family, with finely-dissected green leaves–similar to those of dill– and a strong anise scent. Leaves and […]
What’s That Weed?
Invasive: Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Characteristics: Lemon balm is a fast-spreading, perennial member of the mint family. Like many mints, this one has hairy, square stems and a strong scent
What does it mean to stand in solidarity?
June 4, 2020 The murder of yet another black person by the police, the white woman who weaponized race by calling 911 on a black bird watcher in Central Park
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Engaging the Portland Chinese Community: A Rain Garden Workshop
The following article is shared from Jeffrey Lee’s “Engaging the Portland Chinese Community: A Rain Garden Workshop” Project Report. The Bilingual Nature program focuses on creating public events for communities
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What’s That Weed?
Subject: Purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) Description: Purple deadnettle–and its look-alike relative, henbit (L. amplexicaule)–are short (usually less than 1′, or 30 cm), annual members of the mint family. Why “dead