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Mary Porter Kerns is an amateur naturalist, gardener and writer. Her forthcoming book, “The Flowers Are Speaking,” is an intimate journey into the entwined evolution of flowers and human beings, weaving together science, stories and earth-based mysticism to offer a radical vision and practical tips of how we can best reconnect with the ancient guidance of the earth.

Voices, Western Words

Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) is a member of the evening primrose family that is one of the first plants to recolonize burned areas: It was among the first plants to return following the eruption of Mt. St.