Watching a Cardinal as She Broods Eggs

Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s clear instructions on how to get started.

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Reflections of a Newbie CSA Farmer

This year I am working a 4-hour shift at Harmony Farms CSA. As a new working member, my farming responsibilities involve a lot of lifting, bending and hauling. It’s an intense physical workout. Now that I have a few months of experience under my belt, I’m beginning to see how much brain work is also [...]

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Mycology Vocabulary Review

Here are words and phrases I have used to communicate on the subject of mushrooms.

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How to Control Compost Odor

When the garden is far from the kitchen, composting can be a challenge. It’s all in the chemistry. Add a little clay.

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Wild Edible Mushroom: Parasitic Bolete

This surprising edible grows from a non-edible mushroom.

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Getting to Know the Rock Stars of the Mushroom World

A first-time attendee’s experience at the NEMF.org annual foray.

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Wild Edible Mushroom: Lobster Mushroom

Not just lobster color, this mushroom smells and tastes a bit like lobster. It’s considered a choice edible.

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