Monthly Archives: January 2012
Explosive Plants
Science Friday is a great place to watch videos about science, and plants. To watch a video about explosive sphagnum moss click on the photo below.
Explosive Plants
Science Friday is a great place to watch videos about science, and plants. To watch a video about explosive sphagnum moss click on the photo below.
Cardamom spiced Sandbakkell
Every year my family makes over a thousand cookies the day after Thanksgiving. Our matriarch, GG, would make the traditional Norwegian sandbakkel. She would sit down for most of the day and press the cold dough thinly into tins shaped
Cardamom spiced Sandbakkell
Every year my family makes over a thousand cookies the day after Thanksgiving. Our matriarch, GG, would make the traditional Norwegian sandbakkel. She would sit down for most of the day and press the cold dough thinly into tins shaped
Humulus lupulus-common hops
To be botanically correct, Humulus lupulus is a bine, not to be confused with the more commonly known vine, although they are very similar in appearance (both are climbers). A vine climbs with the aid of tendrils. A tendril is
Humulus lupulus-common hops
To be botanically correct, Humulus lupulus is a bine, not to be confused with the more commonly known vine, although they are very similar in appearance (both are climbers). A vine climbs with the aid of tendrils. A tendril is
replacing habitats-mistake
Study shows restored wetland rarely equal condition of original wetlands David Moreno-Mateo, releases his findings on wetland restoration: “Even after 100 years, the restored wetland is still different from what was there before, and it may never recover.” Fungi-filled forests
replacing habitats-mistake
Study shows restored wetland rarely equal condition of original wetlands David Moreno-Mateo, releases his findings on wetland restoration: “Even after 100 years, the restored wetland is still different from what was there before, and it may never recover.” Fungi-filled forests
New Species at Risk
I read a short article on the amount of new species discovered in 2009: Inventory Lists 19,232 Newly Discovered Species During Latest Count. Total number of plant species described = 2,184. Arizona State University is heading the International Institute for Species
New Species at Risk
I read a short article on the amount of new species discovered in 2009: Inventory Lists 19,232 Newly Discovered Species During Latest Count. Total number of plant species described = 2,184. Arizona State University is heading the International Institute for Species
Humulus lupulus and its cousins
My favorite scientific name of all time is Humulus lupulus. During an intensive native plant course, heavy in memorization, I first heard this name. Out of the 300 some species we were supposed to know by the end of eight weeks,
Humulus lupulus and its cousins
My favorite scientific name of all time is Humulus lupulus. During an intensive native plant course, heavy in memorization, I first heard this name. Out of the 300 some species we were supposed to know by the end of eight weeks,
Vi Hart Doodles Plants
The golden ratio is displayed artistically through Vi Hart’s video of spirals and the fibonacci sequence. Doodling in Math:Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant is an excellent way to spend 6 minutes.
Vi Hart Doodles Plants
The golden ratio is displayed artistically through Vi Hart’s video of spirals and the fibonacci sequence. Doodling in Math:Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant is an excellent way to spend 6 minutes.
Ancient Popcorn!
An ancient variety of corn that was made into popcorn was discovered in Peru. The short report on science daily provides a mini history of corn, Zea mays, in the new world.
Ancient Popcorn!
An ancient variety of corn that was made into popcorn was discovered in Peru. The short report on science daily provides a mini history of corn, Zea mays, in the new world.
Sarcodes sanguinea
This past summer I road tripped from Oregon to Arizona with a few favorite companions. Our path cut through the Sierras, and then south through Death Valley. Botanically this was exciting to me because whenever I drive through a new
Sarcodes sanguinea
This past summer I road tripped from Oregon to Arizona with a few favorite companions. Our path cut through the Sierras, and then south through Death Valley. Botanically this was exciting to me because whenever I drive through a new
Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart
Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities by Amy Stewart is a cute little coffee table book that is sure to make you think twice. Amy Stewart doesn’t focus in on simply deadly individuals she branches out
Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart
Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities by Amy Stewart is a cute little coffee table book that is sure to make you think twice. Amy Stewart doesn’t focus in on simply deadly individuals she branches out
Gardening in the Corridor
When I resided in Oregon I lived in the country; the space to make a garden was as large as I could handle. Now I live in a city dwelling, with a large common side yard, front yard including corridor,
Gardening in the Corridor
When I resided in Oregon I lived in the country; the space to make a garden was as large as I could handle. Now I live in a city dwelling, with a large common side yard, front yard including corridor,
James Pass Arboretum
One of the projects for Onondaga County Save the Rain, is the James Pass Arboretum. The project consists of two rain gardens, currently resembling empty sandy-bottomed ponds. From looking at them it appears that water will get displaced from the nearby
James Pass Arboretum
One of the projects for Onondaga County Save the Rain, is the James Pass Arboretum. The project consists of two rain gardens, currently resembling empty sandy-bottomed ponds. From looking at them it appears that water will get displaced from the nearby
New to Syracuse
I moved across the country-Corvallis, Oregon to Syracuse, New York- a few months ago. My positive outlook guaranteed me that I would find a plant related job. I began my search and what I found will surprise non-Syracuse residents, for
New to Syracuse
I moved across the country-Corvallis, Oregon to Syracuse, New York- a few months ago. My positive outlook guaranteed me that I would find a plant related job. I began my search and what I found will surprise non-Syracuse residents, for
Oldest Living Things
Rachel Sussman has been traveling the world photographing the oldest living things, the majority of those things are plants. Over a year ago she gave a TED talk about her journey. Even if you already know some of these ancient
Oldest Living Things
Rachel Sussman has been traveling the world photographing the oldest living things, the majority of those things are plants. Over a year ago she gave a TED talk about her journey. Even if you already know some of these ancient
