July 14, 2025
Mushroom Monday: Agaricus bitorquis — The Pavement Mushroom If you’ve ever seen a mushroom pushing up through a crack in the sidewalk, it might have been […]
July 11, 2025
Understanding Tree Burls: A Homeowner’s Guide What Are Tree Burls? Ever noticed knobby, rounded protrusions on your tree’s trunk or branches? Those odd growths might be […]
July 9, 2025
Why Is Bark Falling Off My Tree? Sloughing, peeling, or flaking bark is easy to spot—but not always easy to understand. When bark falls off a […]
July 7, 2025
Mushroom Monday: The Prince (Agaricus augustus) Agaricus augustus, often called “The Prince,” is a large and impressive mushroom known for its striking appearance and strong, sweet […]
July 4, 2025
Branch Collars: Nature’s Built-In Wound Seal Introduction A branch collar appears as a slightly swollen ring where a limb meets the trunk, representing a natural barrier […]
July 2, 2025
Why Are Magnolia Flowers The Way They Are? You may know the large, scented, white flowers of magnolia trees—but have you ever wondered why they are […]
June 30, 2025
Mushroom Monday: Agaricus abruptibulbus – The Almond-Scented Surprise This week’s Mushroom Monday mushroom takes us deep into the earthy scents of the autumn forest—and the unexpected […]
June 27, 2025
The Role of Lenticels in Tree Bark What Are Lenticels? Lenticels are small, often oval or elongated pores that appear on the bark of many woody […]
June 25, 2025
Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) You might’ve seen this snake on the iconic “Don’t Tread on Me” flag. In today’s post, we’ll see how the Timber Rattlesnake […]
June 23, 2025
Mushroom Monday: Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) A Woody Mushroom with a Long History If you’ve walked through a forest and seen what looks like a horse’s […]