Well into August, the pasture thistle has yet to open its buds, as if the flower within takes longer to construct than ordinary flowers. But by September, their purple blossoms are entertaining bumblebees. ...

What is a species that can grow to 100 feet doing -- growing here? Ask a squirrel. ...

The grass-carrying wasp takes its name seriously. If you see your firewood stack growing a bunch of mustaches, here's why you should feel good about your backyard. ...

"Let me know what picture she is painting, what poetry she is writing, what ode composing, now."

The interweb seems to think this is a specimen of Elm Oyster. But it would be unwise to identify mushrooms by the wisdom of the crowd. ...