Field Notes

ONE PART FIELD JOURNAL + ONE PART AWE - THE STUFF THAT DRIVES our PRACTICE

26 Septmeber 16
Summer, Field Notes, Plants Cornelius Murphy Summer, Field Notes, Plants Cornelius Murphy

26 Septmeber 16

Easily one of the showiest wildflowers, New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) is a hallmark plant of late season pollinators. Found three monarchs feeding late day, one quick stop as part of their epic journey south…jealous.

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26 September 13
The Og, Field Notes, Summer, Berries Cornelius Murphy The Og, Field Notes, Summer, Berries Cornelius Murphy

26 September 13

Oddest thing on the goumi (Eleagnus multiflora). It’s struggled mightily here, especially considering its reputation as a incredibly adaptable plant - even in droughty and poor soil conditions. But this year, after a steamy late summer rain when the air is just starting to cool, we had a wild push of second growth.

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