Have you ever wondered how spiders are able to crawl upside down across the ceiling and not fall? Casey … More
Author: awkwardbotany
Writer, horticulturist, and plant enthusiast.
Episode 46: Binomial Nomenclature and Yews
In December, Daniel visited the hometown of Carl Linnaeus – the Father of Modern Taxonomy. Daniel explains how Linneaus’ … More
Episode 45: Squirrels, Their Nuts, and the Subnivean Zone
Unlike many other animals, squirrels remain active and present throughout the winter. They keep themselves fed by maintaining various … More
Episode 44: Phenology Throwdown for January 2019
Plants in your yard can help feed the birds during the winter. Daniel gives some examples of seed heads … More
Episode 43: Seed Dormancy and the Silver Dollar Plant
Anna is back to tell you about seed dormancy. Why don’t seeds sprout as soon as they fall from … More
Episode 42: Poinsettias and Lumps of Coal
Poinsettias are almost as ubiquitous as Christmas trees during the holiday season. Casey shares a few fun facts about … More
