Lots of factors can cause root suffocation. Tree roots frequently suffocate which negatively impacts the health of the tree. I’d like to bring awareness to this issue, so that you can make smart decisions. Tree roots usually don’t get much attention. However, I find them fascinating. Just think, tree roots not only provide nutrients for […]
Eastern gray squirrels are everywhere! I thought it would be fun to do a post on them. What I didn’t realize is how difficult they are to photograph. I am under no pretense that these photos are good. It just shows that I don’t use stock photos. Read on to find out more about these […]
Jeremy’s Run is a nice, long hike in the Shenandoah National Park. It’s about two hours from Northern Virginia, making it a doable day hike. Read on to find out more. Hike Options There are a couple of hiking options for Jeremy’s Run. All Trails describes a 12.7 mile loop. It hikes the ridge to […]
Pin Oak trees or Fagaceae Quercus palustris Muenchh. are easy to find in Virginia. They are fairly easy to identify be their leaves. The leaves are alternate on the branches. They are 3 to 5 inches long, and they are 5-7 lobes. The tips or ends of the lobes are bristled. The sinuses, or area […]
Fall is usually the time for fungi to emerge. Mushrooms are one type of fungi. Identifying mushrooms is not easy, and it should only be done by experts. Many mushrooms are deadly. Others can cause significant illness. Never eat a mushroom unless you are an expert at identifying fungi. Read below to find out why […]
Acorns are a sure sign of fall. Whenever I see acorns on the ground, I know that the leaves are turning soon. Read more to find out some interesting facts. Characteristics of Acorns? Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree, however they are actually a nut. Different species of oak trees produce acorns that […]