🍄‍🟫 It's Morel Mushroom Season, Friends

Plus: 🌷 25+ Native Ohio Plants To Enrich Your Garden This Year

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Chelsea Wiley
March 19, 2025

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

It’s my favorite time of year, my friends! Morel season is upon us, and if you’ve never experienced the pure joy of finding these elusive little mushrooms in the wild, you’re missing out. There’s a lot of good food to be foraged in Ohio, but in my personal opinion, nothing comes close to the morel. They’re earthy, meaty, and packed with flavor. The best part? They aren’t always too hard to find! Morels love to pop up in moist, wooded areas, especially around dead or dying trees. But don’t be surprised if you find them in unexpected places. Last year, I spotted a few growing right in my own yard. If you’re new to foraging, don’t worry. It just takes a little patience, a keen eye, and a good pair of walking shoes. And once you find your first morel, I promise, you’ll be hooked.

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Don’t panic when you hear the tornado sirens a little earlier today. It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and we’ve got all the details.

🌷 25+ Native Ohio Plants To Enrich Your Garden This Year
Wanna spruce up your garden this year? Why not focus on adding native plants? Whether you’re looking for flowers the pollinators will love or trees to offer your house some shade, native plants are the perfect addition to your home.

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- Chelsea