Have you ever watched robins pulling earthworms out of the ground and wondered, “How do they manage to do … More
Author: awkwardbotany
Writer, horticulturist, and plant enthusiast.
Episode 59: Sage Grouse Leks and Fruit Tree Sex
The sagebrush sea, which we call home, is also home to numerous other animals, including some that are threatened … More
Episode 58: Geophytes
Flowers are a welcome sight after a long, gray winter. Many of the flowers we look forward to in … More
Episode 57: Potatoes and Blue Mustard
Casey was busy planting potatoes recently, which prompted her to reflect on the history of the crop that made … More
Episode 56: Phenology Throwdown for April 2019
Abundant spring rains have encouraged a veritable superbloom in the Boise Foothills. Daniel lists some of the wildflowers you … More
Episode 55: Giant Sequoia and Snags
Treefort Music Fest has come and gone, but we’re still talking about trees. Casey concludes our month of tree-themed … More
