Notes from the Yard
ONE PART FIELD JOURNAL and ONE PART AWE
26 September 21
Soil might be the least understood ecosystem on land. But there are some things we can infer.
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.
26 September 10
Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) pruned heavily around a grafted apple, likely too late but playing with best times and ways. Tried two different methods - top heavy shape by starting cuts low and working up and topping (or a crude version of pollarding) to chest height.