How did autumn become the season of pumpkin-spiced everthing? Why do we make the annual pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect candiate for this year’s jack-o’-lantern? Cindy Ott, the University of Delaware’s resident pumpkin expert, has…
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Saint Joseph’s University Expert Available to Discuss Why Leaves Change Color
Every fall season leaves change color. The fall foliage includes a beautiful mixture of red, yellow and orange leaves. Clint Springer, PhD, associate professor and director of the Institute for Environmental Stewardship and director of the Barnes Arboretum at Saint…
Autumn color forecast looks promising for leaf watchers this year, says tree expert
All signs are pointing to a vibrant season of autumn color this year, thanks to plenty of summer and early fall rain, says a Virginia Tech tree physiology expert. “We have plenty of moisture in the soil and the trees…
What is hay?
Fall’s signature decoration is more than meets the eye