Haiti is a small country that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. This Caribbean nation takes up about a third of Hispaniola, as well as several other… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 days ago
Carrie Woodward
Carrie is a writer, bookworm, and fan of all types of plants and animals. Her apartment is home to more than dozen different houseplants and she aspires to adopt more in the near future. You can usually find Carrie walking the shores of Lake Michigan or reading a book under the trees in Chicago's Lincoln Park.
Greece is an island nation of over 2,000 islands, about 170 of which are inhabited. This country’s history and culture have been shaped deeply by its unique geography, which includes… Read More
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Lebanon is a country located to the east of the Mediterranean Sea. This narrow country is one of the world’s smallest countries, and consists of a small strip of land… Read More
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Mexico is a country that is in the southern part of North America and is considered part of Latin America. This country is the third biggest in Latin America, being… Read More
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Nepal is a unique Southeast Asian country of great mountains, incredible geographic features, and rich culture and tradition. This landlocked country shares borders with India and China. The Great Himalayas… Read More
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Nicaragua is a country in Central America. Its Central American neighbors are Honduras to the north, El Salvador to the northwest, and Costa Rica to the south. Nicaragua’s eastern edge… Read More
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Norway is a country in the northern part of Europe. This mountainous, coastal country represents half of the Scandinavian peninsula, which it shares with Sweden and Finland. The country of… Read More
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Nigeria is a country located on Africa's western coast, south of Niger, west of Chad, northwest of Cameroon, and east of Benin. This geographically and culturally diverse country has plentiful… Read More
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The vast country of Russia stretches across a wide swath of land, beginning in eastern Europe and covering part of northern Asia. In fact, Russia is the largest country in… Read More
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Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. This long, narrow country takes up over 127,000 square miles in the eastern part of the Indochina peninsula. The countries of China, Laos,… Read More
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Switzerland is a country in central Europe which shares borders with Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Liechtenstein. Among the country's most prominent geographic features are the towering Swiss Alps. This… Read More
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The Dominican Republic is an island nation in the Caribbean that shares the island of Hispaniola with the country of Haiti. The Dominican Republic takes up the eastern side of… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 1 month ago
Costa Rica is a country in Central America located south of Nicaragua and north of Panama. It has oceans on two sides, with the Pacific coastline on the west and… Read More
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What could be the national flower of Brazil, chosen out of thousands to represent the largest country in South America? The choice must be something special for a country that,… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 1 month ago
This article will introduce you to the national flower of Chile and explore its cultural significance. But first, let's learn a little bit about Chilean geography. Chile is a geographically… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 1 month ago
Venezuela is a country in the northern part of South America. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea in the north, Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and… Read More
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Denmark is a country in the north-western part of the European continent, existing both as part of the Jutland peninsula and as an archipelago of islands scattered east of the… Read More
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Ecuador is an environmentally diverse country in South America. With that in mind, Ecuador's national flower must be unique! With a name that means "equator," Ecuador is a country found… Read More
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El Salvador is full of biodiversity, with many different animal and plant species existing within its natural ecosystem. The geography and life within the country are under threat to natural… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 1 month ago
Every country in the world takes pride in the landscape, geology, plant life, and animal wildlife that exists within its borders. This includes Finland. The national flower of Finland is… Read More
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Chanterelles, various species in the Cantharellus genus, and chicken of the woods, Laetiporus sulphureus, are two types of mushrooms that you can harvest from the wild. Key Points Neither is… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Have you ever hiked through the woods and wondered whether the mushrooms you see growing on logs and in the forest soil might be edible? As mushrooms have grown in… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
When foraging in the woods for edible fungi, there is one concern that must be top of mind. You must ensure that you identify the fungus correctly and that the… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
There are several mushrooms that have gained prominence on the global stage. While some species are rare, hard to cultivate, and rarely seen outside of their native habitat, others seem… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
You may know that some mushrooms can be meat replacements because of their meat-like texture and umami flavor. But did you know that some mushrooms have a briny flavor reminiscent… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
As edible fungi, many people confuse truffles with mushrooms – some of which are also edible fungi harvested from the wild and cultivated around the world for people to eat.… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Beech mushrooms and enoki mushrooms have a lot in common. Many Asian cultures prize them for their medicinal and culinary benefits, both are edible, and they both have similarly long… Read More
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Have you heard about bolete mushrooms? This group of hundreds of different species contain many edible species, some of which are popular and delicious mushrooms that may be harvested from… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Oyster mushrooms and angel wings are often found in similar forest environments. However, while one is edible, the other can be toxic – or even deadly! This article compares these… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Truffles are fungi, like mushrooms, but with their own distinct classification and history. Though truffles have been harvested and eaten throughout history, they have recently risen in popularity and gained… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Both oyster mushrooms and maitake mushrooms are edible mushrooms that grow in the wild and may be incorporated into numerous recipes. This article compares and contrasts these two species so… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Mushroom species known as chanterelles grow in the wild, where many mushroom foragers search for them to harvest and eat. The term "chanterelle" is used to refer to multiple species… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Are you interested in foraging mushrooms? If you live in Europe or North America, chanterelle mushrooms are one of the most widely-foraged wild mushrooms and appear throughout Europe and North… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Key Points Chanterelles are among the most commonly-foraged wild edible mushrooms.When people refer to "chanterelles," they may be referring to many different mushroom species in the Cantharellus genus. Chanterelles are… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
If you enjoy French cooking or eating seasonal foods, you may have seen recipes that reference mushrooms called "chanterelles" or "girolles." At times, these words are used interchangeably. Perhaps this… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Key Points Chanterelles, various species in the Cantharellus genus, and shiitake mushrooms, Lentinula edodes, are popular edible fungi. Throughout history, people have foraged for them in forest habitats where they… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago
Button mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms are two of the most popular types of mushrooms, and ones that you can easily find at a grocery store or in a list of… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 3 months ago
When you are shopping for mushrooms in the grocery store or at your local farmers market, you may be overwhelmed by the many different-looking mushrooms. Which is which species and… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 3 months ago
Key Points When it comes to the most popular mushrooms to buy and cook, button mushrooms and portobello mushrooms are two of the most popular. However, many people find themselves… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 3 months ago
Key Points There are so many different mushrooms out there, and it can be challenging to tell them all apart. This is complicated by the fact that many mushroom species… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 3 months ago
When you think of button mushrooms and baby bella mushrooms, you likely think of two very different-looking mushrooms. However, did you know that these are both from the same species… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 3 months ago
Key Points Crotons are beautiful tropical plants with bold, dramatic leaves and are popularly grown as house plants across North America. Originally from Asia, the many different cultivars of the… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago
Key Points Larch vs. pine: how do you know which is which? Larch trees (trees in the Larix genus) and pine trees (trees in the Pinus genus) have a lot in common! Both are… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago
Cordyline australis, also known as a cabbage palm or cabbage tree, is an evergreen perennial species that has evergreen, long, spiky, foliage. Because the species grows well in containers, it… Read More
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Meet the Cutest Dogs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin As we head into the cold, long winter, dogs are waiting in animal shelters across Wisconsin for their forever family. Thousands of adorable… Read More
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Meet Eight of the Cutest Puppies in Memphis This winter, puppies in Memphis, Tennessee are looking for a home to call their own! As we approach the holiday season, we… Read More
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Meet 7 of the Cutest Puppies in Austin, Texas This holiday season, there are so many adorable puppies waiting for someone to bring them home! As we approach the colder… Read More
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In the United States, the catalpa tree (pronounced “catawba”) has a long history of cultivation and use that dates back hundreds of years to the Native American people who lived… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago
Dahlias and peonies are two of the most beautiful, unique-looking, large, and beloved flowers grown in gardens across North America. Certain varieties of dahlias and peonies have similar characteristics, including… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago
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