Monthly Archives: August 2024

Pawpaw

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

I always felt the pawpaw was the Sasquatch of fruit. I read about it in college. Later several people told me they had seen it. My botany teacher told me of a huge colony. I think someone showed me a … Continue reading →

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What Happened To Corn?

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

If someone came back from a 9000 year journey and saw corn today this might be their first question. What did happen to corn? It is funny to me as this question came to me last year from a colleague … Continue reading →

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Wild Plums On The Move

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

One of the great joys of growing seedling fruit is not knowing what is going to be the end result. You are using a tree as you would find it in the wild in an untended situation and putting it … Continue reading →

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Capturing Vitality and Vigor While Pursuing Diversity

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

There is a huge array of vines that are used in permaculture for food production. Some of these perennial crops are rarely grown yet are very easy to grow and use. Part of the reluctance of planting them is due … Continue reading →

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Furry, Cute and Venomous Meets Crispy, Snackable and Delicious

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

Some of the most secretive plants are the most common. We pass by. We see it.  Yet, our consciousness does not reflect it as a discovery of anything significant.  I saw this trifoliate vine twining around an American hazelnut bush … Continue reading →

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