Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Horticulture Lessons

Can you tell the difference between the pale green fern and the dark green fern? Aside from the little bug.

Other than color and a minor variation in the leaves, I don't see much difference.  However, I have consulted an expert and learned that there is indeed a very big difference.

The pale green fern is NOT edible.

The dark green fern, in technical terms - YUM!   

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  1. I've noticed that too with my critters, they choose the healthy looking one over the pale one.

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    1. I think these are actually two different species of fern. They grow near each other, but the donkeys always avoid the lighter ones.

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  2. It's a good thing you have a resident expert! Is Emma teaching Ramsey the difference, or does his "donkey sense" tell him?

    Nancy in Iowa

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    1. He knows all on his own. They seem to choose what to eat based on smell and they are very particular about it.

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  3. I'm glad you have an expert, too! How useful!

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