By Shelly Patterson

When I first arrived on Anarchist Mountain in 2017 and walked the property we now call home, Mullein didn’t interest me in the slightest. To me, it was simply a weed.* It grew everywhere—fields of tall, sturdy…

by Shelley Patterson

Last year I wanted to write about the beautiful Indian Paintbrush that we have here on Anarchist Mountain. Somehow though, I missed the chance to photograph it before its brief season was over. This spring, however, I…

by Shelley Patterson

Spring has arrived on Anarchist Mountain, bringing bursts of colour and life back to the hillsides. One of the most striking sights right now is the bright yellow Arrowleaf Balsamroot.

These sun-like flowers rise on sturdy stems…

by Shelley Patterson

Spring on Anarchist Mountain doesn’t arrive all at once—it reveals itself in quiet, remarkable moments.

What I’ve learned in my short time here is that assumptions don’t hold much weight. Not about flora, not about fauna, and…

By Shelly Patterson

Whether you are driving the roads or walking the trails on Anarchist Mountain lately, chances are you’ve seen golden plumes swaying in the late summer and now autumn breeze. Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) is one of the most…