Mean Green Garden
Welcome to Mean Green Garden, a virtual haven where the realms of art, nature, and queer identity converge. It’s more than a blog —it's an exploration of the intricate dance between plants and the human experience.
A Resilient Tree: How Plants Adapt to Ice and Snow
I marvel at trees that do survive such an extreme weather event. They will remember this extreme weather, and they will pass on this knowledge to their future offspring. How do they do it, and what secrets are they hiding in their defense strategies?
How Do Hazelnut Trees Reproduce?
The main reason this plant spoke to me, and the reason it continues to amaze me, is for its showy blooms that develop each year. At a time when nothing else seems to be growing or alive, it is the hazels of all different species that drop their catkins for a spectacular winter display.