MEET THE NIGHTSHADES

An understanding of Plant Families goes a long way to improving your ability to identify species. When I was first beginning to study botany, I heard that Jimsonweed grew in our local wild areas.  I didn't know what Jimsonweed looked like, but I'd read that the plant had long been used...

NOT SO DEADLY NIGHTSHADES –FREE CLASS

Friday,  October 29, 6:30 p.m., NOT SO DEADLY NIGHTSHADES When people hear the word “Nightshade,” they invariably think DEADLY Nightshade!  Horrors! Yet, at this timely part of the year, we’ll explore the many foods, and yes, poisons, in the Nightshade Family. You’ve probably eaten a nightshade today!  It’s a very...