Charlotte’s Forgotten Flora Newsletter

Curated content for the thoughtful land steward & the botanically curious

By Charlotte Lorick

· Launched 9 months ago

A taste of summer

There are so many ways to celebrate the solstice and the summer season. And I want to share one of my favorite personal traditions...homemade fresh...

20 hrs ago•Charlotte

Season of the rose 🌹

Wild roses are blooming and there's so much delight to be found in this wonderful native shrub. Let's talk about native roses.

Jun 10•Charlotte

Beyond "No Mow May"

Catchy as it sounds, "No Mow May" isn't a strategy I employ myself or generally recommend...as an end goal. But I don't dislike it either. Let's explore...

May 22•Charlotte

the wild orchids of North America

We don't have to travel to far away places to catch a glimpse of some of the most charismatic flowers on the planet...orchids! North America is home to...

May 5•Charlotte

competition is a gardener's best friend

Want to know one of the best ways to deal with weeds? Plant native plants that will deal with them for you. Hello, native groundcovers...

Apr 21•Charlotte

Endemic, invasive, native...

What does it all mean and when does it matter to a land steward...

Apr 7•Charlotte

Nowhere else in the world

Here's what I think makes this time of year so extra special...

Mar 24•Charlotte

Wait, there's a native ginger too!?

Ginger is a staple plant medicine in my house. Here are my favorite preparations! Plus, with my eyes toward Spring, I want to introduce you to a charismatic...

Feb 24•Charlotte