The deer like to hide in this cove in the valley. There are many evergreens in this area, the ones visible in this photo are Norway Spruces and Green Giant Cedars.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Iowa English Yews
I planted a Hungarian genotype of the English Yew. This selection suppose to be cold hardier than common seedlings and cultivars that are available. I’ve had some of my seedlings die from lack of hardiness, while others have survived the Iowa winters relatively well.
Alder Spring
The various species of Alders on my Oasis have awakened with some warmer weather. This is my best looking Black Alder. Most of them have succumbed to various problems, the main one being major sunscald problems I think. My young Gray Alders have attractive female cones developing this spring. The reddish cones will turn brown […]
Bathtub Ring
This Pond frequently has a case of bathtub ring. The hump in the middle is infrequently an island.
Fool’s Gold
This Witchhazel cultivar continues to hold onto its flowers through the cold weather, whether spring is here or not. The benefit of growing a cultivar is larger and more noticeable flower display.
Tree Surgery Inspection
The cat is looking over my current tree project. I detached one of the trunks on my Purple-Leaved White Birch clump. Hopefully I can create a new tree when I plant this section elsewhere.
Enjoying the View
Witchhazel Flowers
Witchhazel is an early flowering shrub and it can be common to see snow while they bloom. There are many different cultivars selected for their flower color.
In Like a Lamb
March started off with a light snow, covering the landscape. Soon it will melt off with the warm temps.