- Author: Brad Hanson
When we talk about weeds, we often use the definition of "a plant out of place". While that's a bit human-centric for some folks, it does provide an introduction for me to share some of my favorite plants-out-of-place photos.
Credit for this first one goes to my wife who, knowing my appreciation for both weeds and strawberries, snapped a photo of this common groundsel seedling in a clamshell of berries at the local supermarket.
Next, I ran across one of Lynn's photos of real weeds in artificial turf. (she actually
- Author: Lynn M. Sosnoskie
Greetings all. I'll get back to some serious posts, soon. However, I thought I would celebrate the turning of the seasons with song. Nerdy songs. Songs only a scientist could love.
FYI, some of these come with annoying commercials that you need to skip...Enjoy.
First, near and dear to a weed scientist's heart, "The Wild Radish Song". To the tune of "Somebody I Used to Know".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Kv5tl2rK0
For the graduate students, a Lady Gaga parody "Bad Project".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl4L4M8m4d0
Or the...