Casey shares some facts about squash, the last in a series about the Three Sisters. Squash is one of…
Episode 26: The Three Sisters and the Leaves of Drought Tolerant Plants
Casey introduces us to the Three Sisters: squash, corn, and beans. This refers to an ancient companion planting technique…
Episode 25: Alternate Photosynthetic Pathways and Corn Facts
Plants that are adapted to live in hot, dry conditions use a number of strategies to survive. Some of…
Episode 24: Phenology Throwdown for August 2018
In the heat of the summer, when keeping the plants in our yards and gardens alive requires regular irrigation,…
Episode 23: Evapotranspiration Along the Boise River and Tick Talk
Why is the air more humid near the Boise River? It’s because the trees growing along the banks of…
Episode 22: Milkweed’s Deadly Side and Goatheads
Milkweed may be a life-giving force for monarch butterflies and countless other insects; but, as it turns out, it can…
