June’s Wild Edible: Curtis’s Puffball
On our land in Botetourt County, Virginia, this round, white mushroom typically begins appearing in late June and continues to do so through the rest …
Category: Regional
July’s Wild Edible: Northern Dewberry
For several reasons, the northern dewberry is often overlooked as a summer berry in the Blue Ridge.
May’s Wild Edible: Gem-Studded Puffball
Numerous species of puffballs are native to the Blue Ridge, and certainly one of the most common ones is the dull-white gem-studded puffball.
September’s Wild Edible: Indigo Milk Caps
When young, indigo milk caps are one of the most stunningly beautiful mushrooms in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
October’s Wild Edible: Mullein
Earlier, this year, a lone mullein plant appeared along the fence that encloses my garden, which made me curious about this plant.
Washed Away: Kentucky Mudslides
Landslides are one of Kentucky's costliest natural disasters. Climate change is increasing their danger.
Don’t get these two mixed up! 🌿 Late boneset and white snakeroot often grow in the same places, and of course at the sa…
Don’t get these two mixed up! 🌿 Late boneset and white snakeroot often grow in the same places, and of course at the same time. But you can learn…
On this day in East Tennessee history In 1791, a lottery was held to sell lots around James White’s fort for the establi…
On this day in East Tennessee history
In 1791, a lottery was held to sell lots around James White's fort for the establishment of a town than Willi…
‘Merging Ministry and Medicine’ in a Rural Black Church
Three Black bivocational clergy and healthcare professionals are strengthening their communities in rural Virginia. Rev. Dr. Leonard Edloe at the hist…
GINSENG HAUL T-SHIRT now available through webstore link in profile on a high quality AsColour T in a chestnut brown. It…
GINSENG HAUL T-SHIRT now available through webstore link in profile on a high quality AsColour T in a chestnut brown.
It’s ginseng season in the…