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katemacquarrie22
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Trilliums
June is peak wildflower season on PEI. Over the next month, I’ll show you some of my favourites ranging from showy to subtle to...
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katemacquarrie22
May 29, 20243 min read
Spruce Berries
I’ve been enjoying the first berries of the season here on PEI. No not Wild Strawberries, though a quick glance at a handful might fool...
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katemacquarrie22
May 26, 20243 min read
Wild Carrot
Spring is the perfect time for foraging PEI’s wild root vegetables. I’ve written before about Evening Primrose...
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katemacquarrie22
May 22, 20243 min read
Cat-tail Pickles
Springtime on PEI provides an amazing selection of edible wild plants. From tasty greens like Dandelions, Fiddleheads, and Spruce Tips to...
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katemacquarrie22
May 19, 20242 min read
Honeysuckle
Most of PEI’s deciduous trees and shrubs are still in the process of leafing out, but one is well ahead of the game. American Fly...
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katemacquarrie22
May 15, 20243 min read
Violets
This week, we’re looking at some of PEI’s spring wildflowers, and Violets are on today’s menu – literally! You can find these edible...
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katemacquarrie22
May 12, 20243 min read
Spring Ephemerals
This time of year, PEI’s landscape can look a little drab. It may seem like planted Magnolias, Daffodils, and Tulips are the only showy...
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katemacquarrie22
May 8, 20242 min read
Fiddleheads
It’s fiddlehead season on PEI! If you have a favourite spot, now’s the time to check it out. If you’d like some tips on finding,...
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katemacquarrie22
May 5, 20242 min read
Mullein
If you’ve walked PEI’s roadsides, coastline, or the Confederation Trail lately, you may have spotted rosettes of fuzzy grey-green leaves...
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katemacquarrie22
May 1, 20243 min read
Woodpecker Sign
Winter is the best time for finding wildlife tracks and sign, but before leaf-out in spring is second on my list. Being able to see...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 28, 20243 min read
Mayflowers
Of all the plants on PEI, I think Mayflowers (Epigaea repens) are the ones with which Islanders have the deepest connection. If you...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Frog Song
One of my favourite signs of spring is the return of frog song. Ponds and wetlands across PEI are alive with noisy amphibians doing their...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 21, 20243 min read
The Myth of No Mow May
This time last year, I posted about why I’m not a fan of #NoMowMay. You can read it here (https://www.pei-untamed.com/post/early-spring-...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Wetland Sheen
Welcome back to Ask a Naturalist: your own personal “Google” for information on all things natural on PEI. This time of year, I get a...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 14, 20243 min read
Garlic Mustard
In early spring, flashes of green in the PEI landscape can be welcome reminders that longer days and warmer weather are returning....
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Garlic Mutard Pesto
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a serious invasive species in North America that should be eradicated wherever it is found. It is...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Vernal Pools
PEI forests provide a critical but temporary habitat this time of year: vernal pools. Although you might think of them as just wet spots...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 7, 20243 min read
White Pine Soda
There’s not much in the way of fresh greens in PEI’s landscape yet, but there are a few wild plants that can be eaten year-round. One of...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 7, 20242 min read
White Pine Soda Recipe
Needles of White Pine (Pinus strobus) can be used to make a refreshing drink at any time of year (Photo 1). Kate’s White Pine Soda 1 part...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 3, 20242 min read
Misguided Kindness
Spring is a time of renewal, including for PEI’s wildlife. Early breeders such as Coyotes, Foxes, and Ravens have their young now, and...
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