Lakes are generally known as peaceful retreats. Popular lake activities include fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and hiking. Lakes represent a way of "getting away from it all" - especially modern distractions such as cell phones and social media... Read more
For centuries, the potato has been one of the most important food sources in the world. It is native to the Andres Mountains of South America and is a distant relative of the tomato. It is thought that the potato was domesticated nearly 2,000 years ago, and it entered European markets during the 1500s. It is also called a tater or spud... Read more
Pinecones are the seed-bearing fruit of about 120 different species of pine tree. Pines are found throughout the world, especially in the cold northern reaches... Read more
A pumpkin patch is a garden used for growing pumpkins. Each year, millions of children across North America look forward to visiting a local pumpkin patch. There, they can often play in corn mazes and... Read more
Broccoli - is it one of your favorite foods? Many people, kids and grown ups alike, would answer that question with... Read more
The banana is a familiar fruit. In fact, it is one of the most important food crops in the world. Bananas grow... Read more
Lily of the valley is a fragrant flower related to the asparagus. It is sometimes called lily-of-the-valley... Read more
Entire forests of trees sense the coming of winter, and they prepare. The trees get ready to hibernate, protecting themselves from the cold. Green leaves stop producing... Read more
Acorns are the nut or fruit produced by the oak tree. Acorns have a distinct appearance from other nuts, with a characteristic... Read more
Trees with falling leaves have a certain emotional appeal that resonates in popular culture. In the novel And the Mountains Echoed by... Read more
