Goldenrods abound in late summer and early fall. And so does hay fever. But guess what? Goldenrod pollen does not float in the air so it can't get in your nose to make you sneeze. The real culprit is ragweed. And mugwort. And grasses. All of these have abundant windborne pollen. Here's a … [Read more...]
Trees for Butterflies
Pictured above: Question Mark, American Snout, and Mourning Cloak, which utilize Hackberry as a larval host plant. Did you know that trees are important butterfly host plants? Many are hosts for the larval (caterpillar) stage of the butterfly. The adult butterfly lays its eggs on the leaves. … [Read more...]
Summer Joys
Raspberries! Is there any berry that is synonymous with summer more than raspberries? Serve with ice cream, eat them out of hand -- however you do it – you know it's summer if you are snacking on fresh, locally-grown raspberries. And you can do that in your own backyard. Right now (August 2020) … [Read more...]
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