Wasps to Fungi; The Gall of It All
Suzan Bellincampi

It may take some gall to defend some of summer’s ugliest harbingers, but hear me out.

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State Clears Trees Along Edgartown-West Tisbury Road
Alex Elvin

Dillon Tree Services of Shrewsbury were at work this week removing a large number of trees along Edgartown-West Tisbury Road that Mass DOT said were a safety hazard for drivers.

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Red Maples Reveal Themselves
Suzan Bellincampi

Now is the time for red maples (and other species) to come out as their true selves.

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A Lot to Love About Willows
Suzan Bellincampi

The timing of pussy willows’s budding may have contributed to their use in the holiday fun and games.

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Winter Moths Concern Landowners, Confound Scientists
Alex Elvin

With fall coming to an end, winter moths have laid their eggs, but the males can still be seen fluttering around headlights and street lamps across the Island. Many anticipate another wave of defoliation next spring.

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Not Just for Squirrels: Go Nuts for Acorns

Heads up! The most necessary fall accessory this year is not the sweater. It is the hard hat. It seems to be raining acorns.

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Edgartown Defers on Life of Shade Trees

After a somewhat testy hearing Monday, Edgartown selectmen deferred a decision on whether to allow two shade trees to be cut down on Cooke street. Contractor Norman Rankow wants permission to remove the two trees from a property at 140 Cooke.

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Norway Maples Grow Fast, Live Long
Suzan Bellincampi

Don’t blame Norway. The invasion of the Norway maple tree on U.S. soil is definitely not the fault of the Norwegians.

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After Rough Winter, Trees Feel the Heat
Suzan Bellincampi

Some of our evergreens are struggling. Notice the yellow, brown or red leaves on normally green plants, and the dead-looking limbs on the trees and shrubs in your yard. 

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Homeowners Downsize Garage to Make Room for Pagoda Tree
Sara Brown

The Edgartown homeowners whose plans sparked public outcry have scaled back their design. The architect for Tom and Mary Folliard told two town commissions that his clients have decided to build a one-car garage.

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