Monthly Archives: April 2026

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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