Audubon Christmas Bird Count"The Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the oldest and largest citizen science event in the world. For over a hundred years, people have gathered together during the winter holiday season to count birds. For many people, this is an annual tradition that has passed from one generation to the next. In the process, they have created a vast pool of bird data that is the most comprehensive available for mid-December to early January. It is a fertile source of information on the status and distribution of early winter bird populations and is studied by scientists and interested people the world over. And it all starts with you!" Excerpt from Audubon Christmas Bird Count. |
2009 Rose of the YearRosa floribunda 'Frylucy' aka 'Lucky' This lovely pink-flowered, dark-green leaved, floribunda rose has been named as Rose of the Year for 2009. A subtely fragrant rose that blooms repeatedly from late spring to frost. It will reach a height of 3 feet, with a width of 2.5 feet. This rose works well along a border, or planted with other perennials. It was bred by Gareth Fryer, and introduced for the 2008/09 growing season. |
2009 Perennial Plant of the YearHakonechloa macra 'Aureola' - Golden Japanese Forest Grass Named the PPY for 2009 by the Perennial Plant Association. This golden-green ornamental grass has a lovely arching form that works well as an accent plant, or combined with perennial flowers or taller ornamental grasses. It grows best in moist soil, with light shade; maturing to 2' high and 3' wide. |
2009 Herb of the YearLaurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
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2009 Hosta of the YearHosta 'Earth Angel' |
