Posts tagged Spring

Ramps:

Each spring, ramps inspire the breathless praise and devotion of foodies and foragers. Writer Brett Laidlaw explains the appeal of this wild edible.

Brett Laidlaw is the author of the book Trout Caviar and the blog of the same name.

Photo by killacam

The Birds:

May is prime bird-watching season in Wisconsin as many migratory birds return to nest or stop to refuel on the way north. Commentator Eddee Daniels tells us how he learned to hear the birds of spring.

Eddee Daniels is a photographer and writer in Milwaukee.    

Photo markkilner

Spring Planting:

Spring is planting time for gardeners and farmers. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood shares his reflection on the ancient art and annual practice of planting.

Justin Isherwood is a writer and farmer in central Wisconsin. 

Photo skylarprimm

Dandelions:

The first dandelions of the season are an ebullient sign that spring has sprung. For some homeowners, it also means war. Writer Catherine Jagoe describes her battle for control of the lawn.

Commentator Catherine Jagoe is a translator, poet, and the author of the chapbook Casting Off. 

Photo by Doug88888

Wisconsin Spring

The calendar may say spring, which may have you dreaming of bird songs and flowers, but spring looks a little different on the ground. Writer Liam Callanan shares what he’s learned about our Wisconsin spring.

Liam Callanan teaches English at UW-Milwaukee and is the author of the novels The Cloud Atlas and All Saints.

Spring Sky:

Spring heralds earlier dawns and later sunsets. The change of season also brings a whole new set of constellations into view, including some of the oldest constellations we know. Commentator Jim Lattis takes on a tour of the spring night sky.

Jim Lattis is the Director of the UW Space Place.

Watercress:

Carpets of watercress cover many Wisconsin streams and springs in the spring. The tender green leaves are a bright and nutritious taste of the season if you know how and where to find it. Dani Lind and Erika Janik take us watercress hunting in the Driftless area.

Commentator Dani Lind is the co-owner of Rooted Spoon Culinary in Viroqua. She grows her own vegetables, fruits, and herbs on her Driftless area farm.