If there is one genus that carries the forest system on its shoulders, it is Quercus, the oaks. This photo encapsulates a story about...

This photo tells a story about a mushroom and a plant. Two species are clearly visible: a slightly snail-chewed red-capped Russula...

This was originally published in Asheville's Mountain Xpress in August, 2017. August is one of our peak months for Blue Ridge Orchids. A...