The green leaves on the Amur Maples have disappeared. Amur Maples are commonly planted for their vibrant fall foliage.
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Woodland Flowers
Even in late summer and fall, there are some woodland plants flowering. But most of the plants flower earlier in the year, especially in spring.
Sunflower Harvest
There was a lot of Sunflower heads produced in the garden. The kernels inside the seed shells are a tasty treat.
Norway Spruce Cultivars
There are many different Spruce cultivars a person can grow. This is a Norway Spruce that has reddish new growth.
Repurposing
I have been taking down old fences like this one: I will repurpose the posts and wire for cages around my trees.
American Dagger Moth Caterpillar
Some fuzzy individuals I found on a Lombardy Poplar:
Puffball Mushroom
Someone was curious about this Puffball Mushroom:
Hinge Cutting Trees
Hinge cutting trees can offer more wildlife habitat where there was little before. I also did this in the woods and opened up the canopy for more young growth in the woods. I cut this Elm tree down, but let it stay attached to the trunk, good example of a hinge cut.
Grasshopper Plague
Grasshoppers have been numerous this summer.
Zestar! Apple
My Zestar Apple had its first apple last year. Maybe this year more blooms equals more apples.