As summer gives way to autumn, there are many subtle changes across the landscape. As the days get shorter, the trees start to prepare for winter and many even start to lose their leaves. The ...

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Your eyes itch and you’ve got a runny nose. Right, it’s allergy season. And then you spot the familiar Goldenrod, a bright yellow autumn perennial alongside roads, highways, in your backyard, well, ...

To get started, head outside and find a field of gone-to-seed Canada goldenrod plants with some woods nearby. These are fairly common in open spaces and meadows, even in the metro area. Now focus on ...

We are all able to quickly identify goldenrod, right? The answer is almost always, “Yes, I can.” If you have visited Presque Isle State Park in the past five to six weeks, you'll know goldenrod is in ...

While I am a big fan of spiders year-round, now is the time of year when I truly appreciate their presence in my yard as they stalk their herbivorous insect prey. One of the most beautiful spiders I ...

Q: I have noticed that the goldenrod is more prolific this year everywhere I look. And it also seems taller. I am wondering why. Also, I notice it may be causing worse allergies. — Tom D., Pittsfield ...