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Fungi and trees ... rot. Angel wings (Pleurocybella porrigens) can be easily recognized by its fan-shaped shelves and stunning bright white color. This mushroom grows on coniferous trees and dead ...
But the wood of the cherry tree can also contribute a welcome sweetness ... "If you grab a log from the yard, chances are that is has rot, mildew, and moisture," Leroy Hite warned.
The easiest and most rewarding group of flies for amateurs like me to study is the family Syrphidae — that is, hoverflies or ...
This makes them more durable and resistant to fire, wear and tear, elements, rot, and insect infestation than softer types of wood. They're also more difficult to scratch. On the other hand, softwood ...
Let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the feeling of harvesting your first perfectly ripe tomato from a raised bed you ...
Have a love of mushrooms? Then come join us to learn how to make your own mushroom log to take home. This workshop will be ...
Last summer’s scorching string of 100-degree days did more than break records in the Valley, it zapped the strength out of many of the region’s prized cherry trees, resulting in a much smaller ...
Called sakura in Japan, cherry blossom trees in Toronto bloom at the end of April to early May, meaning it is almost your chance to see them in all their glory. Whether you live in Toronto or make a ...
Cherry blossom season and chill? Well, get ready because Toronto’s cherry trees have started to flower meaning your chance to experience peak bloom is right around the corner. With cherry blossom ...
But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian). For more than a millennium ...
A town in the North East of the UK boasts the world's largest collection of Taihaku cherry blossom trees. Located next to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden features 329 of these ...