Benjamin Franklin once shared some strong opinions about turkeys. I wonder what he thought of their wattles. Daniel is … More
Tag: leaves
Episode 82: Idaho’s Changing Climate and How Leaves Defend Themselves Against Herbivory
It’s been particularly cold this fall, which may have you wondering what kind of winter we’ll have this year … More
Episode 49: Marcescence and Planting Onion Seeds
Not all deciduous trees drop their leaves in the fall. Instead, some hang on to their dead leaves throughout … More
Episode 32: Phenology Throwdown for October 2018
Summer is behind us, and the leaves on the trees are doing their familiar autumn thing. Daniel explains the … More
Episode 29: Skunk Facts, Waxy Leaves, and the Lotus Effect
Casey’s dog keeps getting sprayed by a skunk, which inspired her to share a few skunk facts. One involves … More
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 … More
