Keep an eye open for this seasonal gift, the red-breasted nuthatch. These perky birds use conifers as a source of both food and shelter.
Every Day Can Be Christmas
Douglas Fir & the Mouse Tail Cones
The tail-like bracts protruding from the cones of the Douglas fir serve as a handy identification trait, as well as a subject for folklore.
Evergreens
There’s one in every neighborhood. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the place on the block that’s always hopping—comings and goings at all hours, a near-constant stream of traffic in and out. Sometimes, as you walk by, you might even be able to hear the indistinct chatter that emanates from…your local evergreen. Bedecked in