Not everyone seems to get as excited about galls as I do. A gall is an abnormal growth on a plant. Galls can occur anywhere– leaves, stems or roots and are usually caused by insects, fungi, or ...

A You are correct, it is goldenrod and a specific species, the Canada Goldenrod. They are now coming into their full golden color, and few wildflowers are as spectacular. The growths are galls, (I ...

January may be a bit chilly and snowy, or it may be a time when we experience a thaw. But regardless of the weather, I find these midwinter days an excellent time for walks. The freezing rain that ...

When coping with the cold season in the Northland, critters use any one of four basic methods. Some avoid the chill and go south in a migration (mostly seen with birds). Many go into a sleep or ...

Out for a walk on the snow-covered farm last month, I paused beside the meadow and felt an overwhelming sense of stillness. Suddenly, things felt so insulated. So ...

The biologists collected about 600 galls and checked if the fly larvae had survived. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

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Fields throughout the Chautauqua Watershed are ablaze. One of nature’s spectacles, the fall blossoming of goldenrod is underway and will continue until the first hard frost. Rest assured that if you ...

Goldenrod ball gall in the summer. When I venture outdoors, I usually end up in forests. I find myself meandering through evergreens in the winter, walking by flowing creeks in the spring and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Fall is a wonderful time of year in New England. Walking through meadows in ...

To get started, head outside and find a field of gone-to-seed Canada goldenrod plants with some woods nearby. These are fairly common in open spaces and meadows, even in the metro area. Now focus on ...