History of our Modern Fruits and Vegetables

Some of the science and taxonomy in this article is lacking, but it's interesting.
Source: theplantguide.net

The History About Each Vegetable

History of vegetables reaches the most distant years of modern humankind, when hunter gatherers exited the Africa and started spreading across entire planet earth. As the birth of modern human civilizations, vegetables were identified as the sourced of great medicinal and nutritional power.
Potato

From the first moment European explorers got their hands on potato, they saw the potentials of the plant that can change the way we eat and practice medicine. After centuries of expansion, potato became one of the most beloved vegetables in the world, and here is the perfect place for you to find out how it managed to do so.
Tomato

History of the tomato reaches 2500 years to the past, when people of ancient Aztec empire saw its value and integrated it into their lives, medicine and cuisine. Now, this fascinating vegetable represents one of the most popular vegetables in the world that is present in many dishes and diets.

History of carrots spans the last five thousand years and tells the incredible tale of its domestication in the fields of ancient Iran and Afghanistan, expansion to Egypt and China, popularity in medieval

Planning for Hummingbird Arrivals

We should begin to see an increase in our Ruby-throated hummingbirds in our region during the first weeks of April.

South Branch Cleanup - April 7, 9am - 12 noon

All details are at the Alice Ferguson Foundation Page for our location.

April 07, 2018, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cleanup at the Fishermen's Access Points (Blue Ford, Indian Rock, and Mouth of the South Branch) do not require a boat.    GPS Coordinates: 39.50987, -78.60052

Directions: From Green Spring, take Arnold Stickley Road approximately 4 miles to the Indian Rock Fisherman's Access on the left. The Blue Ford Fisherman's Access is approximately one mile further on the right.

Clarence Taylor Road from Springfield is gated midway to Springfield. Set your GPS to Green Spring, WV (Norton St.) as a via point to avoid a problem.


Taking advantage of two large river meanders, this is a popular canoe cleanup. A one mile shuttle allows for several miles of canoeing. There are several geocaches along the way. 

Indian Rock is the takeout for a very pleasant and convenient canoe trip from Blue Ford to Indian Rock. The site director can provide a shuttle to the put-in. The terrain near the take-out is not suitable for small children, as the terrain is rugged and poisonous snakes have been found near the boat launch. The Indian Rock boat launch is suitable for power boats, and very comfortable for muscle-powered boats. After wet weather, the Blue Ford put-in may require a short walk or alternatively, 4-wheel drive (trucks, not Subaru's or Geo's!).