At over 1,200 known species, bats are the second most numerous order of mammals (outnumbered only by rodents). Bats comprise nearly 25% of all mammal species, which means nearly 25% of all mammal species fly! Pennsylvania is home to nine species of bats, and an occasional home to two southern … [Read more...]
YES – Fall is For Planting
You've heard "fall is a great time for planting" but perhaps you haven't been told why. Obviously, the time to plant annuals and most vegetable crops has passed, but fall is indeed prime planting time for native perennials, shrubs, and trees. At Edge of the Woods we see autumn as a wonderful … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Jerusalem Artichoke
No, they aren’t artichokes…and they aren’t from Jerusalem either! The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial wildflower known for its edible tubers, hence its species name “tuberosus”. Like true artichokes (Cynara cardunculus), the Jerusalem artichoke is a member of the … [Read more...]
