Biological Thinking

Oh, nandina, nandina, you trouble my heart!  You are so beautiful all winter with your green foliage and bright red berries, but you are an ...

You might want to wear a hard hat next time you go to the outdoor classroom.  There is a black walnut tree in the back corner, and it's ...

I met a fascinating plant on the farm this week - the black chickpea.  I'm accustomed to seeing tan chickpeas in the grocery store, but...

Chicago is beautiful all dressed up in snow, but after a couple of days, the look becomes pretty dingy.  The snow pushed aside by plows reve...