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Can You Eat Acorns?

In the fall, they fall en masse from the trees, landing on garden paths, terraces, or flower beds, and are either swept away ...
You might have noticed oak trees have gone a little nutty this year, but don’t worry, the sky is not falling. Oak trees in Oklahoma dropped more acorns in what’s called a “mast.” ...
Make autumn cozy and creative without the mess or learning curve. These adult-friendly craftssweater-pumpkin décor, ...
Author of the 2006 regional best-selling novel "Time in a Garden," Mary Agria is an 8-time first prize winner of the Michigan Garden Club's statewide feature writing contest. Her "An Itinerant ...
From covering the local impact of state and national politics to highlighting hard work and determination in our community, ...
A father and son in Maine have created a deer feeding station in their backyard, attracting thousands of YouTube viewers with ...
The acorn will be taken out of its home in downtown's City Plaza and taken to artist David Benson's studio for polishing.
The acorn (Quercus) is a vital wild edible survival food available in the fall, but requires proper preparation for consumption. These bitter nuts can be collected from the ground or oak trees. After ...
Cooking winter squash may seem like a daunting task if you've never done it before, but these tips and tricks from the ...
SD: Yeah, so one urban study estimated gray squirrels retrieve about 85 percent of their cached nuts, or, you know, whatever ...
Both the Pe Ell and Oakville boys made the district tournament after successful regular seasons last season, but both the Trojans and Acorns went 0-2 at district to fall short of state. Both teams ...
Acorn woodpeckers live in family groups and spend winter tending their stash and defending it from thieves. Come spring, they’ll shift to insects and oak flowers, but in winter, acorns fuel their ...