Summer is behind us, and the leaves on the trees are doing their familiar autumn thing. Daniel explains the science behind the changing colors of fall foliage. Surprise, surprise, it’s all about plant pigments.
Casey gives an update on farm phenology. Fall is the season for planting cover crops. This practice helps improve the health of the soil and gets things ready for another growing season.
Additional Resources:
- Awkward Botany: Autumn Leaves
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education: Types of Cover Crops
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This episode aired on Radio Boise in October 2018 and featured music by Toy Zoo.
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