The transition to fall is underway in October, but it seems a bit slower this year with the warmer temperatures. The attention of pollinators shifted from goldenrods to asters, particularly our latest bloomers… the aromatic asters (Raydon’s Favorite, October Skies, and straight species). There is still some butterfly and caterpillar activity. We are on the…
Category: Seasons
September Imagery and Notes
In September, the landscape is full of contrasts. Many plants are heading to dormancy with blooms spent and in some cases ready to cast about their trove of seeds. Other plants are just hitting their stride. Goldenrods are changing the topology of beds as they shoot up above their neighbors with masses of small sunny…
August Imagery and Notes
August has been delightful so far. The pace is different… lingering now is a way of being in the garden. We are in maintenance mode so more time is available to enjoy and be present (plus photography). Insects are lingering as well. Four or five monarchs have taken up residence. They flit and sail along…
July Vistas
The first half of July provided peak blooms and color in the landscape! We hope our Open Garden visitors enjoyed the show. Something new this month is drone imagery! Following the notes below, there are sections of drone imagery, July photos, and then landscape videos. July Notes Drone Imagery It is hard to convey Catchfly…
June Vistas
Spring plants are taking a backseat to the summer now! Summer bloomers are getting big and bloom buds are showing up in anticipation of July. Following the notes below, there is a section of June photos and then videos. June Notes Growing Degree Days “Growing Degree Days are a measurement of the growth and development…
May Vistas
We are really starting so see big changes in the yard! Lots of new growth shooting up and colors are bursting out. Following the notes below, there is a section of May photos and then videos. May Notes Growing Degree Days “Growing Degree Days are a measurement of the growth and development of plants and…
April Vistas
April Notes Growing Degree Days “Growing Degree Days are a measurement of the growth and development of plants and insects during the growing season. Development does not occur at this time unless the temperature is above a minimum threshold value (base temperature). The base temperature varies for different organisms. It is determined through research and…
March Vistas
Growing Degree Days I will start including Growing Degree Days (GDD) as part of the monthly vistas post. This is a good reference point for tracking plant and insect development. “Growing Degree Days are a measurement of the growth and development of plants and insects during the growing season. Development does not occur at this…
February Vistas
This year I am trying to follow through on a suggestion Terri made to document the backyard in photos and videos once a month. My intent is to do this on the same day of the month and from roughly the same locations. I will post the videos each month and occasionally a small number…
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