Yesterday we only had a little bit of snow and each little snowflake was easy to see and photograph. Now it is like not being able to see the trees for the forest. Can’t see the snowflakes for the snow.… Read the rest “Can’t see the Trees for the Forest, or rather, Snowflakes for the Snow”
Category: Nature
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How to Identify Plants in the Wild, How to Search and Find Clues
Earlier this year I surveyed my newsletter members for their top questions. Here’s one about how to identify plants found in the outdoors.
Top Questions
It’s more of a comment than a question, but I’m creating this post in response to … Read the rest “How to Identify Plants in the Wild, How to Search and Find Clues”
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Ginseng Growing Season is Winding Down, Digging Winding Up
Ginseng Growing Season
The ginseng growing season is winding down now. The plants set berries earlier and most of them have ripened and fallen to the ground already. Some of the plants will soon begin turning yellow most years. We’ve … Read the rest “Ginseng Growing Season is Winding Down, Digging Winding Up”
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Cedar-Apple Rust : Invasion of Alien-looking Fruiting Bodies
Cedar-Apple Rust
Yesterday we went out to check on ginseng seedlings and found the cedar trees blooming with Cedar-Apple Rust fruiting bodies. It’s caused by a fungus and alternates each year on cedars or apple trees. If there aren’t any … Read the rest “Cedar-Apple Rust : Invasion of Alien-looking Fruiting Bodies”
