June 2014 – LandRemedy Blog

June 2014 – West Slope, Sans Knotweed

photo of west slope — Milkweed and rosa rugosa “Sandy” bloom happily on the west slope, where the knotweed once was. We remain vigilant for resprouts!

June 2014 – Mystery Plant Appears

photo of large plant — This plant is getting way too big for comfort.

photo of plant ID-ing — What the heck is this stuff?

I think it’s White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus). It’s a nitrogen fixer. Its roots are pretty deep the second year. I decide that if I find any in its first year again, I’ll just till it into the soil (before it flowers!)

Inspiration from Michigan

photo of Steve in garden — Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, Michigan

photo of garden pond — There seemed to be too many cattails here. There are lots of great native plants, looking beautiful.

photo of fence around tree — Aha! So that’s how they protect their young trees from deer browsing!

June 2014 – East Pond Sans Phragmites

photo of pond, E end — The phrags are gone, however, we remain vigilant for resprouts.

June 2014 – The Turtles Return

photo of turtle — The turtles are back, laying eggs again.