Monthly Archives: March 2017

Amaryllis aren’t just for indoor viewing

Posted on March 29, 2017 by tedmanzer

I won’t deny that amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) is one of the most striking flowering houseplants. Huge clusters of flowers are dramatic and that’s why people pay so much for a single bulb. Most people don’t realize those huge bulbs are … Continue reading →

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Bats have far more positives than negatives

Posted on March 25, 2017 by tedmanzer

Many people see bats fluttering around at dusk and get nervous. Some get downright scared. There’s no need for this hysteria. Bats fill an important role in the ecosystem and provide us comfort at the same time. I wish I … Continue reading →

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Don’t be afraid to modify a recipe

Posted on March 13, 2017 by tedmanzer

I love to cook. Maybe it’s because I love to eat. Food has always been something I’ve analyzed. People might say I’m arrogant, but I’ve never seen a recipe I couldn’t alter and make it better at least for me. … Continue reading →

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Crows are among the smartest of all the birds

Posted on March 6, 2017 by tedmanzer

We watch them and listen to their irritating call. It certainly doesn’t sound very intelligent, but crows are so intelligent it’s almost scary. Drive, walk or jog down the road without any weapon and crows won’t pay you any mind. … Continue reading →

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Aronia is a native super-fruit

Posted on March 6, 2017 by tedmanzer

A few years ago I wrote a column about chokeberries. They were common in the places I picked blueberries in Maine. Huckleberries were too, and they’re great, so maybe they can be a future column. The Genus name for chokeberry … Continue reading →

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