Nov
27
Persimmon Trees Foresee Our Winter’s Future
What will winter bring? You could look to official forecasts, or you can ask the trees.
3 min read
Latest Seasons
Oct
10
Fall Parks Are Etched with Summer’s Desires
As the weather turns cool, the paths of warmer days remain visible on the earth.
3 min read
Sep
06
An Untameable Plant Flourishes and Flowers
Despite weeding, goats, and campaigns against it, Japanese knotweed thrives.
2 min read
Aug
16
The House Centipede Is Your Terrifying Best Friend
In the closet, in the hallway, in the shower, in the sink, where is the house centipede now as it stalks its pest prey?
3 min read
Jul
08
Subway Waterfalls Cascade Over Commutes
Even on cloudless days the subway is wet.
2 min read
Jun
06
Snapping Turtles Make Treacherous Journeys from Their Watery Homes
Snapping turtles spend almost their entire lives in the murky depths. It is only on land for nesting season that they take the ultimate risk.
2 min read
May
24
Peregrines Nest at Perilous Heights
Peregrines thrive in the city not only because of its variety of dizzying perches but also due to its constant smorgasbord of their favorite food.
3 min read
May
08
The Bluebells Are Ringing
Pause by the spring bluebells and listen: these flowers have lore of enchantment that reverberates even in NYC.
2 min read
May
01
Aromatic Lilacs Perfume Streets and Homes
A yard is a rarity in NYC; a balcony with plants is a luxury. But everyone can have a vase of fragrant flowers to brighten up their room.
2 min read
Apr
24
Lawns Present a Fleeting Moment of Unnatural Perfection
Has there ever been a more perfect symbol of human triumph and hubris than an expanse of perfectly clipped grass?
3 min read