Walking the river trail several weeks ago, Katie and I were startled to come upon a tree full of blossoms, an oasis of fragrance and tender life along the still-gray river path. According to Gary at Pleasant Avenue, the tree is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca). I have spotted several other apricots in town since, and [...]
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Posted in Botanical Glossary, Photography, The Buena Vista Chronicles, Wildlife on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oregon Grape
Posted in Botanical Glossary, Foraging, Photography, The Buena Vista Chronicles on May 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Mahonia repens
I took this picture of an Oregon Grape (Mahonia repens) with its holly-like leaves and distinctive yellow blossoms during a recent trip to Durango. This plant will bear sour but edible fruit later in the season which resemble but are not related to grapes.
A new region, a new juniper variety
Posted in Botanical Glossary on March 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After getting to know the Juniper varieties of the Ark Valley, I was quite interested to become acquainted with a variety which grows ubiquitously in Utah; its common name: Utah Juniper. Here’s a sprig I found in the Lower Paria River canyon.
Finding a New Place on the Earth
Posted in Botanical Glossary, The Buena Vista Chronicles on February 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I spent Sunday afternoon across the river sitting with two dear friends. We did something profound; we sat and observed our world. We watched the gorgeous interplay of the sun and clouds which blew out of the Northwest. We observed the trees and rocks and earth around us. We marveled at the sheer diversity [...]
