Peter Russell, UConn Certified Advanced Master Gardener and Board Chair, Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens writes about weed identification and control.

Before 1622, when European settlers brought honey bees to America, there were 3,657 species of bees already here with their unique place in the ecosystem.  

Many people who love the outdoors are convinced that all conifer trees produce pinecones and that all deciduous trees produce acorns.  That is really a tribute to the abundance of pinecones and acorns in this area. What a wonderful surprise to learn that pinecones are only produced by pine trees and only oak trees produce acorns.

This year, the Connecticut state legislature added four species of plants to its invasive plant list based on recommendations from the Invasive Plants Council. 

Fall is a terrific time to catch up with some of the birds of the Bartlett.  You can find year round residents, migrants on their way south and returning birds that will spend the winter in our area.