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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST? The fruit winner for 2025 in my neck of the woods goes to autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata). Autumn olive is on the naughty list or rather listed as “invasive” by the State of New York. Though I would argue that autumn olive is notContinue Reading

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST? Autumn olives (Elaeagnus umbellata) has a bad reputation as an “invasive species.” However, this time of year is when–I believe–it stands out for its benefits. After most fruits have already begun rotting away or dropped, autumn olive hangs on. Some individual plants are sweeterContinue Reading

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST? Took my 4-year old daughter–Metta Mae–for a walk last night. Found some autumnberries (Elaeagnus umbellata). I said, “They might be a little bitter right now & need more time to ripen.” Metta says, “I think they’re sweet; I love them.” She scarfed ’em downContinue Reading