Tag Archives: tannins

Sericea lespedeza has good points as well as bad ones

Posted on August 28, 2018 by tedmanzer

Most of our land is not prime farmland. Some places have problems with soil moisture, fertility or erodibility. We can’t grow row crops anywhere we want, and we usually can’t afford to fertilize places that may not provide a return … Continue reading →

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Many wild and commercial foods require processing – Have patience

Posted on February 8, 2016 by tedmanzer

I’ve always said that success is sweeter when you’ve had to work for it. The same is true with food. Convenience foods just can’t match the culinary quality of vittles produced with tender loving care. This is true with most … Continue reading →

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Witch hazel

Posted on December 21, 2012 by tedmanzer

I was out for a drive after Hurricane Sandy and noticed the storm had speeded up the leaf drop a little. Because of that I was able to see some of the most interesting late fall flowers in the landscape. … Continue reading →

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