It’s later than usual this year. But maitake season finally arrived and we were able to pick a small amount of this amazing mushroom. Grifola

It’s getting darker and colder each day here in Pennsylvania. And yet this obstinate hibiscus is still blooming. Tropical Flower Still Blooming This hibiscus sits

There are many earlier blooming flowers. There are also many more beautiful flowers. But for me, forsythia means Spring. Blooming Forsythia – Means Spring is

The latin name for my favorite mushroom is Grifola Frondosa, also known as hen of the woods or maitake. I’ve blogged about it before because

Over five years ago, I was enthralled with a floppy local flower. We decided to see if we could cultivate some closer to where we

Don’t mean to bring a mopey vibe to QueerJoe, but I am totally over Winter. I’ve also been hearing a lot of birdsong in the

We share a driveway with our condo-neighbors. The space between our garage doors needs a plant, so this year, we went with a surprise hibiscus.

When I write “The Eagles Are Back,” I don’t mean the stupid Philadelphia football team. And I do mean eagles (plural)! It’s Almost Spring And

Arthritis? Depression? Inflammation? Petroleum pollution? Need a tasty meal? It seems as though mushrooms are the solution to everything. Really? Mushrooms Are The Solution to

Yes, Thaddeus has declared that I am now an official mushroom hunter. There’s no badge or anything, but still. Finally An Official Mushroom Hunter Honestly,