Here’s what the river birches look like from the other side. This year, perhaps because they’re bigger, and even with the drought, (or perhaps because of the drought?) they’re less affected by sawfly larvae.
Month: May 2016
Teenaged Trees
In the background are the Heritage river birches (Betula nigra) that were mere twigs when we planted them in 2012. Fast growers, they’re now much taller than the white pine, willow and variegated dogwoods.
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Variegated Red-Twig Dogwood, Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) and Stachys byzantina (lamb’s ears) join native plants Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar), alder, Galliardia (Blanket Flower) and coreopsis to beat the heat and dryness.
Chips are Down
Our piles of mulch and wood chips have dwindled, as we struggle to help our trees and shrubs retain every last drop of moisture.
June 2016 Dry Pond
The pond is usually twice this size at this time of year. We’re experiencing an unusual drought.
A Sated Great Blue
This great blue heron appears to be resting, after indulging in a tasty meal of tadpoles.
