Cycads: Living Fossils
The plant world has numerous, amazing examples of resilience. Cycads, for example, are fascinating ancient plants thought to h
Orchids All Around Us
Crazy fact: Nearly one of every ten species of flowering plants is an orchid. Current tallies have about 28,000 species of orc
Musing on Seasonal Change: Winter
The winter cracks our perception of ourselves. The seasons toss us through cycles of wash, rinse, dry, and tumble; every year
Escaping Winter at the UWM Greenhouse
Inhale the fragrance of coconut geraniums or spicy shell ginger, pop a citrusy kumquat into your mouth, and pretend you’re i
Learning to Like Lichens
By Rosalie Robison “There is a low mist in the woods— It is a good day to study lichens.” ― Henry David Thore