October 10, 2014

Harvesting Parsnips, Salsify, and Horseradish


The harvest period for most vegetables ends with the first hard frost.  However, the quality of some root crops, such as parsnips, salsify, and horseradish, improves with exposure to cool fa

Mushroom or Plant? The Case of the Indian Pipes


While on a mushroom foray with students, we stumbled upon an unusual sight…a completely white flower.

Accidental Invader Season Is Upon Us


It's that time of year again.  Insects, spiders and millipedes are moving through the county and a few of them wander into the house by accident.