Sunday, February 14, 2021
On this Valentine's Day, we're highlighting our shared love of the land and water resources that make our region such a beautiful place to call home.From the rolling hills and productive fields to the historic landscapes and open spaces...
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By: Sam Scarfone, Brandywine Conservancy intern
Groundhogs' pesky habits often overshadow the benefits they provide to both the ecosystem and humans—even farmers and gardeners. In celebration of Groundhog Day, let’s explore the ways in which groundhogs help make our world a better place.
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By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Did you know that some rhododendrons can act as a living thermometer, showing you just how cold it is by the curl of their leaves? Learn about the science behind this interesting phenomenon, called thermonasty.
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By: Melissa Reckner, Penguin Court Program Manager
Why do some trees, like beeches and oaks, hold on to their leaves well past the time that others have dropped all of theirs?
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By: Jillian Pyle, Easement Steward
Japanese pachysandra is a popular landscaping plant chosen by homeowners as a ground cover for hard-to-grow, shaded areas and areas with poor soils. The problem? This plant has no boundaries and doesn’t know when to stop. Pachysandra terminalis is a hardy perennial that...
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By: David R. Jackson and Sanford S. Smith, Penn State Extension
There are many commonly held myths about forests and forestry in Pennsylvania and it is important to dispel these myths so we can promote sound and sustainable management of those forests. In this article, Dave Jackson and Sanford (Sandy) Smith from Penn State Extension detail some of the most common and damaging forest myths and misperceptions.
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