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 ...

Goldenrod, the bright yellow fall blooming plant that colors the wild landscape this time of year, is a life-saving nectar station for many late-season insects and migrating butterflies, like these ...

If your allergies act up in late summer, don’t blame goldenrod. “What’s making you sneeze is ragweed,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Goldenrod is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Not everyone seems to get as excited about galls as I do. A gall is an abnormal growth on a plant. Galls can occur anywhere– leaves, stems or roots and are usually caused by insects, fungi, or ...

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 ...