Jefferson's tulip: hint, it blooms early and it isn't redwood
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Tulip trees are among the plants grown by enslaved people in gardens at Thomas Jefferson's estate, Monticello. The trees can be seen at the gardens which have been restored. Of the two species of tulip trees, one is native to the US and the other to China. A detailed description of the trees is given.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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Pools of life: some creatures owe their lives to short-lived pools, puddles, and potholes
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Temporary pools are vernal pools which appear from spring rains and are fishless. Like puddles, they may form at anytime. These temporary wetlands are found all over the earth. They are vital for the life of such animals as the spring peeper, mole salamander, and fairy shrimp.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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In sacred groves: whether it's in a virgin forest or your living room, the Douglas fir inspires awe
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A man remembers seeing a massive fir tree in Washington State and how its amazing growth dwarfed and inspired him. Myths and rituals about the fir are found in several northern cultures. Commercially, the Douglas fir is one of the most valuable of the North American trees.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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