I need a better system for keeping track of what I’ve learned. Repeatedly over the past month I jotted things… Read more 14 Things I Learned in September
Tag: botany
The Development of Empire Apples
I was recently intrigued to discover an apple ranking website but disenchanted to see that the creator ranks Empire below… Read more The Development of Empire Apples
Rhubarb Through the Centuries
June is National Dairy Month. (Stick with me.) Last weekend we went to a dairy festival and next Sunday dairy… Read more Rhubarb Through the Centuries
Did You Know? Citrus Fruits
Did you know that most modern commercially available citrus fruits are descended from three “core species”: pomelo, citron, and mandarin?… Read more Did You Know? Citrus Fruits
8 Things I Learned in March
2. I also tried Peruvian food for the first time; I didn’t know they made green spaghetti (tallarines verdes). 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in March
7 Things I Learned in August
I’ve got quite the assortment for you! 2. Speaking of rice, I’d never heard before that leftover rice should be… Read more 7 Things I Learned in August
The Name of the Pear
There is one pear that is the most common variety throughout the world, excluding Asia. But is it the Stair,… Read more The Name of the Pear
6 Things I Learned in March
1. Have you heard of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment that was conducted in 1944-1945? I learned about it in three… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Queen Victoria’s Namesakes
Happy Victoria Day! In past years I’ve posted about Queen Victoria’s children and movies about Queen Victoria, so today let’s… Read more Queen Victoria’s Namesakes
5 Things I Learned in April
Here are five assorted things that I learned recently. Maybe you could share the most interesting or surprising fact you… Read more 5 Things I Learned in April
4 Things I Learned in June
Here are four tidbits you may or may not already know. If it’s too expensive to properly preserve the remains… Read more 4 Things I Learned in June
The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
At the end of last week the kids found the first crocus blooming in our front yard. This of course… Read more The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
Picture Books for Women’s History Month (2)
In celebration of Women’s History Month here are twelve more picture books about fascinating women from history, starting with botanist… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (2)