An entertaining exchange about the possible Causes of an Abundance of Acorns Dropping Early leads to Lessons in Letting Go.

Nearby Oak trees were defoliated by Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, and could be the cause. We chat about the origin of Spongy Moths and the reasons for the name change.

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Related Stories & Helpful Links:

Early Acorn Drop – Lessons of Letting Go – Blog Post

Native Plants, especially Oaks, are Essential -Blog Post

Ep 35. Leaf Therapy, Essential Oaks

NPR's article Insect Experts Will Change The Name Of The 'Gypsy Moth' and 'Gypsy Ant' (July 2021)

Ep 96. Mending Fences with Forsythia – the saga of Susan's neighbor mentioned in the intro.

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