One way to identify false morels is to cut the mushroom lengthwise and look at it. Morels are hollow the whole way through, including through the stem, according to thegreatmorel.com. If the stem or meat are solid, there’s a good chance the mushroom is not a morel and should not be consumed, at least not until you’ve confirmed it’s another fungi safe for humans to eat. (Photo by Jerry Davis)
While waiting for morels to appear under a dead elm, live white oak or nearly dead apple tree, take time to look for other fungi providing clues suggesting the time is near.
But don’t be in a hurry to bite into anything to looks a bit morelish. Some are worthless, others quite poisonous.
Flowers on hazelnut shrubs are separate but not very showy. The pollen catkins (right) and the tiny pistillate flowers (left) develop at the same time in early spring. (Photo by Jerry Davis)
Deciduous trees and shrubs need to flower, too; during the next month most of that blooming will be occurring.
Those folks with hay fever need not be reminded of this pollen production.
ATV and UTV riders now have greater access to Sauk County roads.
In March, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to open up more highways and crossings. The measure passed with one abstention from Supervisor Shane Gibson of Baraboo and one no vote from Supervisor Michelle Bushweiler of North Freedom.
South Central DHI has released its list of best-performing cows through February.
The top Holstein by cheese yield was O-2456 of Bells Udder Farm in Camp Douglas. She produced 44,196 pounds of milk that tested at 3.8 percent and 4595 cheese yield.
Don't throw away that birdhouse just because it has some damage from other animals or birds: Clean it up or fix it to appeal to bluebirds. (Jerry Davis photo)
Are Eastern bluebirds ignoring a nest box after many years of successful fledgings?
It could be that with use and other animals trying to get inside, the entrance hole has increased substantially from a normal 1.5-inch diameter opening to something much larger.
“You can cut all the flowers but cannot keep spring from coming.” ~Pablo NerudaAs I write this article, I look out my window into my side yard and I still see snow. I am longing for some spring blooms! My tulips and daffodils have started to peek out and are about one- to two-inches tall.
