Hawthorne Elementary's Idaho Native Plants Learning Landscape & Teaching Garden's Journal

The Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) is popping right now in the garden, which is a sure sign that spring has arrived! Golden Currant bushes produce a tart, edible berry that is often made into jellies today, and were used as food and medicine by many tribes across Idaho. Birds and other pollinators love these drought tolerant bushes, and so do we!

Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria Rosea) are part of the daisy family and are found throughout North America. Most plants are female and reproduce by cloning itself. They flower in late spring and grow low to the ground. Ours often gets overlooked because it’s a ground cover and sometimes gets covered by our Wine cup that’s a bit out of control in this spot.