From the Editor

It is a beautiful, clear, frosty morning in Aberdeen, Idaho. As I look out the window of my office, the last of the leaves are falling to the ground. The summer work season is over. It was a long, difficult, strenuous season in my world—made worse by significant health issues. But I made it through; the seedlings have been successfully established, the weeds have been removed from the plots, the seed has been collected, and the plants groomed in preparation for a new season. Now it’s time to plan the office phase; time to assess progress, write reports, summarize data, and write a few papers. I completed a nice study two years ago designed to assess the variability of Idaho fescue accessions with regard to turfgrass quality traits. I should get the results on paper and archived as a journal article. The manuscript should make a nice addition to the Native Plants Journal. I am very pleased to have NPJ as a publication outlet. This journal is a great match to the subject matter of my work. When I publish in NPJ, I know the information is being distributed to an appropriate and appreciative audience. I hope you, too, have had a successful summer growing season. I hope you were able to complete work that is worthy of being shared. The editors and staff at the Native Plants Journal would love to host your communications and help you document your progress. May this be a productive winter. Let us know if we can help you share your story.

Stephen Love
Editor-in-Chief