Posts by Anita

How Not To Get Poison Ivy

Posted by on Jul 22, 2017 in Unmowed Blog | 2 comments

How Not To Get Poison Ivy

How can we wander ankle-deep in the beauties of nature and not come home with an itchy rash?

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How To Get Poison Ivy

Posted by on Jul 6, 2017 in poison ivy, Unmowed Blog | 1 comment

How To Get Poison Ivy

Just how does this harmless-looking green leaf work its devastation on the human race?

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Dance of the Slug

Posted by on Jun 23, 2017 in summer, Unmowed Blog, wildlife | 3 comments

Dance of the Slug

From the shapeless body poke long-stalked eyes, as the slug checks you out.  A slug’s personality can really blossom in front of an audience.

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Bartram’s Garden: The Botanick Fire

Posted by on Jun 12, 2017 in nature centers, spring, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Bartram’s Garden: The Botanick Fire

In 1728, John Bartram created a garden. It’s now the oldest surviving botanic garden in America.

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Inspecting a Lemon: Yellow Wood Sorrel

Posted by on Jun 6, 2017 in edible, flowers, spring, Unmowed Blog | 1 comment

Inspecting a Lemon: Yellow Wood Sorrel

When I was a kid, I would taste anything—it’s a wonder I’m still alive, really. I sampled grass, mushrooms, dandelions. But here’s a real treat: wood sorrel.

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