One of my biggest light-bulb-going-off moments has to do with goldenrod. I’ve always had seasonal allergies and for a big chunk of my life blamed goldenrod. Then, perhaps ten years ago, I learned that ...

A field of golden-flowered stems swaying in an autumn breeze may evoke a peaceful scene. But this tranquility belies serious battles between natural enemies that took place in the spring. In ...

While I am a big fan of spiders year-round, now is the time of year when I truly appreciate their presence in my yard as they stalk their herbivorous insect prey. One of the most beautiful spiders I ...

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Oct. 4, 2024. Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. This week I want to talk about goldenrod, (genus Solidago). Driving through the ...

There is a field just west of where Hopkins Road passes over the Lockport Expressway that is typical of many abandoned rural lots at this time of year. When I visited it early this month, it was ...

During a seasonal drive to admire sights in nature, the roadsides were filled with purple and yellow. It was a sign fall was upon us. It was a beautiful sight and a welcome site for many pollinators.

Fields throughout the Chautauqua Watershed are ablaze. One of nature’s spectacles, the fall blossoming of goldenrod is underway and will continue until the first hard frost. Rest assured that if you ...

Several species of goldenrod inhabit the Chautauqua Watershed. Their showy clusters of yellow blossoms are often mistakenly blamed for causing hay fever. Photo by John Weissinger Fields throughout the ...