Monthly Archives: April 2012

Sheep Sorrel

Posted on April 17, 2012 by tedmanzer

Some wild plants seem to intrigue kids. Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is one of them. Its leaves have an arrowhead shape and their flavor is sour like a combination of lemon and sour apple. Yes, they are edible, so these … Continue reading →

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Spring Salad

Posted on April 17, 2012 by tedmanzer

The name sounds a little imposing, but fear not. Prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola) forms the backbone of a fine salad if collected when young. Older specimens can be bitter, particularly when they are flowering, so don’t eat them. Prickly lettuce … Continue reading →

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Prehistoric neighbors

Posted on April 9, 2012 by tedmanzer

We are fast approaching the breeding season of the common snapping turtle. Pretty soon we will notice turtles in places we rarely see them, like our backyards and our flowerbeds. They invade our space to lay their eggs. Otherwise they … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Spring

Posted on April 9, 2012 by tedmanzer

These warm spring evenings bring out familiar sounds. The most distinctive one is the call of the male spring peeper, which reminds some of crickets chirping. At less than an inch and a half long, spring peepers are the tiniest … Continue reading →

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