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White Lady’s Slipper Orchid

A Quest for Aphrodite’s Slippers in Northwest Indiana

Land Conservation, Native Plants / December 29, 2020

By Rich Hawksworth Earlier this year I committed to locating the six species of lady’s slipper orchids native to Northwest Indiana. These alluring wildflowers are members of the genus Cypripedium. The name, which is derived from Ancient Greek, is an early reference in mythology to Aphrodite, meaning “sandal” or “slipper.” Like their namesake goddess, lady’s …

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Photo of Rick Goltowski Granger Community Church

Bringing Nature Home Garden Recognitions

Bringing Nature Home, Native Plants, News / December 29, 2020

The tenth season of our Bringing Nature Home Program was not to be deterred by a pandemic. The ability to spend time outdoors, tending to gardens and landscapes has become a great source of respite for many, and the applications came in. Plantings ranged from small city gardens to multi-acre rural landscapes. While we were …

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