Until recently, we had a number of dogwoods (Cornus florida) on our wooded North Carolina property. Every April, we'd enjoy their beautiful, saucer-like white blossoms peeking through the other foliage, virtually the only reminder of their existence through the thick undergrowth. In September, their berries were enjoyed by a riot of birds. Mockingbirds, bluebirds, thrushes,... Continue Reading →