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My Wild Backyard

Well, it’s shaping up to be a banner year for wild things from my backyard.  Last year was something of a bust; hardly any pokeweed, and just a few handfuls of berries.  This year, however, is something else. Was it … Continue reading

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A Morel As Big As My Hand

No kidding!  And it was growing under the arbor vitae next to my porch, about three feet from my house!   I lost no time cutting it and cooking it for dinner.  Well, OK, I did make sure to check … Continue reading

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Quite a Year for Poke

I can’t decide whether asparagus or pokeweed is my favorite spring vegetable.  Last year poke was surprisingly sparse and late to develop, maybe because it was so rainy.  This year, however, is making up for last. Poke (aka poke salat … Continue reading

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