Viscid Violet Cort

I often see Viscid Violet Cort mushrooms, Cortinarius iodes, growing in the woods near my house. They look exactly like Smurfette’s house with a bright purple color. Until now I […]

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Yew Berries

A friend recently pointed out that most pine needs are edible and can be used to make tea or chewed. I’m not sure about all the details, but one particular […]

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Tomatillos

A big tomatillo plant is growing out from under a bush in a flower bed in the yard. Did a salsa jar explode back there and nobody told me? They […]

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Homebrew Wine

I have been drinking a lot of grape juice made from wild grapes growing in the neighborhood. I like the tart flavor of the unsweetened grapes. It has what I […]

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My Left Knee

I have been running a lot this year and feeling really good. The runs have gotten more and more fun as they get longer, so naturally I would like to […]

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