Maybe you’ve been plonked on the head one too many times while out in the woods. Or you’ve come across a patch of forest ...

How to plant an acorn: 1. Collect green acorns in early fall. Choose ones that are free of worms, holes and fungus. 2. Put them in a bucket of water for a couple minutes. Discard any ones that float.

Since it's often prepared with cinnamon or brown sugar, acorn squash has the aroma and flavor of a crisp fall day. This version, with garlic butter and burrata, is perfect for any time of year ...