Field notes

First Tree Essence of '24

Well, I had to break out my mittens again yesterday, but it wasn't too cold for this Cornelian Cherry - Cornus mas! It was so nice to be...

Tulip Poplar Research Study

Last summer, I invited a group of volunteers to sample a new tree essence - Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera L.) - for a week and...

The Southern Magnolia

Is this flower a work of art or what? I found this Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) tree a couple of years ago in a park near my...

Tree of Heaven...Or Elsewhere?

I got up early this morning and visited a few trees that I’ve had my eye on for essence-making: Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), Linden...

Starting Hemp Agrimony

Over the summer, David gave me a packet of Hemp Agrimony seeds (Eupatorium canabinum) to start under my grow-light at home. He wanted to...

Ginkgo Research Study

Introduction I’d like to extend a big thank-you to everyone who joined my Ginkgo biloba research project, offered in partnership with...

Winter Tulip

An unexpected score today! I went for a hike this afternoon and found...an American Tulip tree (also called Tulip Poplar) on the crest of...

Gather Antiquated

Happy New Year! I just wanted to drop in here and give some attention to Gather Antiquated, a beautiful hand-printed newsletter...

Magic Notes

Hello friend, Thanks for visiting me here! It’s my wish to carve out a spot where I can record happenings and discoveries in nature…with...