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Articles from The Fringed Gentian™

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Presidents Letter

President Pam Weiner writes on the past Garden season and The Friends educational emphasis as outlined in our mission statement.

Garden Curator Notes

Garden Curator Susan Wilkins writes about handling invasive species in the Garden.

My Life and Death as a Tree

Naturalist Tammy Mercer writes about the life cycle of a deciduous tree. Illustrated.

The Secret Life of Winter

Naturalist Diana Thottungal writes on the hidden life of winter. Illustrated.

Children's Book "Owl Moon"

Bonnie Fisher reviews this book by Jane Yolen with illustrations by John Schoenherr. 1988 Caldecott Medal winner.

Here are a few older articles from the previous issues of The Fringed Gentian™

Heritage Trees in the Garden

Former Gardener reviews the Garden trees that are Minneapolis Heritage Trees. (Winter 2000)

Planting for Winter Interest

Master Gardener Kathy Urberg writes about landscape plants that create winter interest. (Winter 2008)

Magic in the Garden

Part-time Naturalist Cathie Baldwin writes about plants in the Garden that can how magical interest for both young and old. (Fall 1999)

A Year’s Color Wheel

I watch the change from winter’s
stark architecture to jewels
of yellow, green pink and white;
showers of seeds, trees blooming
into full leaf; morning shade
cool in summer and fading
as its tender, raw youth flees;
showing the amber, rust, scarlet
of fall; before returning
to winter’s simple beauty.

Read more poems on the Poet's Corner page