Notes from the Yard

ONE PART FIELD JOURNAL and ONE PART AWE

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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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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