Wild, Orange, and Resilient: The Day-Lily

If you’ve driven down a country road or passed a wild roadside patch in mid-summer, you’ve definitely met the Orange Day-lily (Hemerocallis fulva). Brilliant, bold, and fiercely independent, these fiery Continue ReadingWild, Orange, and Resilient: The Day-Lily

Egyptian Influences At Allegheny Cemetery

Did you know Allegheny Cemetery has early 1900s mausoleums inspired by Ancient Egypt? These gorgeous examples of Egyptian Revival architecture often belonged to Masons, who shared deep symbolic ties to Continue ReadingEgyptian Influences At Allegheny Cemetery

The Allegheny Arsenal Explosion

As a native Pittsburgher, I am embarrassed to admit that I never visited the Allegheny Cemetery; until this past Saturday, June 13th. What got me drawn to this cemetery in Continue ReadingThe Allegheny Arsenal Explosion