The bark on my Corylus Fargesii is already showing the ornamental appeal. This tree’s common name is Paperbark Hazel.
Author Archives: Lance Kleckner
Fall Melon Crop
The Melon crop was large this year. f
Tree Hazel Leaves
It is easy to differentiate between my two Tree Hazels. l. Paperbark Hazel on the left and Turkish Hazel on the right.
80+ MPH Winds
Strong winds and hail hit during a thunderstorm on August 31, probably the most damaged trees on this Oasis in one event. Most of the Apples fell from the trees prematurely. To preserve the harvest, I have had to start dehydrating the fallen apples. Basswoods quickly were demolished. The large Black Cherry above was uprooted […]
Flood waters
The vernal ponds were all full of water from the 3 inch rain event on August 31. The pond worked on in the past post Old Ponds Renewed was at the fullest level of water so far.
Yellow Caterpillar
A Yellow Caterpillar crossed paths with me while I had a camera.
White Guineas Minus One
I guess it was not a surprise, as noted back in January in this post, Dumb Youth , the White Guineas I have seem stupid. Above in the photo, only the two females remain. The male Guinea Fowl ran off, never to be seen again by me. It has been the only time I have […]
Weeping Willow Breeze
A young Weeping Willow was catching the breeze on top of the hill.
Variegated Hybrid Maple
Crossing a Silver Maple and Red Maple has never been splashier. This cultivar is known as Shelina’s Beauty.
Variegated Chinese Elm
Variegated Chinese Elm has good variegation on some leaves and on other leaves not so much.