Monthly Archives: April 2026

The Inbetweeners

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Biologicalenrichment

Hybrid American Chestnuts: Castanea dentata x mollissima When I first started my nursery, I was always trying to find new seed sources to grow trees. A lot of my early sources were people known to me by reading Organic Gardening … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Wild is Not That Wild

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Biologicalenrichment

The above image is my ongoing wild potato release program for the feral potato. I’m trying to create a mini-potato oasis in the middle of a field. Eventually you have to let them go back to the wild. I’ve done … Continue reading →

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Chinquapin Chestnut: It’s Natural

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Biologicalenrichment

A New Chinquapin Variety-“Resilient” One of the first oaks I grew at my farm was the Turkey Oak, Quercus cerris. The tree has a huge range in Europe and grows to massive sizes. I used a wide variety of seed … Continue reading →

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Hip to Be: Wild Roses and Their Fruits

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Biologicalenrichment

“Hip to be or not to be. That is the question.” Philosopher Rosa Pomeifera The idea of cultivating roses for their fruit is a funny thing. If you think about it, uncultivated wild roses often produce hips in great numbers. … Continue reading →

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