~Oasis Among the Cornfields~
So far I have grown 3 species of Paulownia. None of them have been hardy enough to become a tree in my Iowa climate.
The last try is a Hybrid Paulownia, known as Paulownia Arctic. This hybrid suppose to be the cold-hardiest Paulownia available, so it is worth a chance to get this fast growing tree established on the farm.
A morning full of Fog finally leaves to the east.
Every year I add Praying Mantis egg cases to help with insect control.
In the fall, I may luck out and see one of the adults.
Jujubes usually bloom every year for me, but this year was the first that I got mature fruit to eat.
This fruit is on a seedling rootstock, so it is small and sour.
My Shinko Pear tree had a lot of fruit this year.
The fruit is attractive, but wasn’t the best quality of the Asian Pears.
Most Moths are boring, dull colors.
I do come across some that have more vivid colors.
I am noticing a lot of Beaver activity.
The hind feet of this Beaver are nearly as long as my hand.
Beavers have altered the ground below the water, as can be seen in this pic.
Our Llama continues to do well.
She has been around here for nearly two decades.
Growing Radishes has been more successful than spring.
I harvest them as needed, then when the ground will freeze, I harvest the rest. I can eat them for most of the winter.
Cosmos are an easy annual flower to grow.
These flowers reward with a heavy flowering display.