Friends of the Wild Flower Garden

Articles from The Fringed Gentian™

 
 
 
 
On this page you will find links to articles from the most recent issue of our newsletter, The Fringed Gentian™. At the bottom of this page are links to an archive of past newsletters in PDF format. Use the "Site Plan" link for more articles.
 
 
 

Winter issue 2009-2010, Vol. 58-1

 

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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)

Remembering Ken Avery

Remembering the Garden's third Curator and the creation of the Ken Avery Birding Terrace (Winter 2005 and Summer 2005)

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)

Spring Break

Spring
Breaks down fences
With every garden
Sharing
In its neighbor’s cup
Of giddy waters
Bathing
In reflecting pools at last.

(Preben Mosborg, Friends Member)

Read more poems on the Poet's Corner page

 

An archive of past issues of The Fringed Gentian™ is available in pdf format. Click here.

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Newer articles

Review: Booklet of Minnesota Invasive Plants

Growing Ornamental Home Landscape Grasses

Kids Visit the Garden in 2009