![]() ![]() It is a bright spot inĪn otherwise discouraging year that more people have had the time to explore They speak about helping the insects, theīirds, and ‘doing the right thing’ for the environment. I am encouraged by the number of folks deciding to choose One of the November highlights in my yard was the parsley hawthorn ( Crataegus marshallii) which turned completely red. In late October roared through and stripped off a bunch of leaves. We were too late for that but stumbled upon a gorgeous field of late annual sunflowersįall color was surprising good in spots even after the Zeta storm ![]() In October we ventured up to look for North Georgia apples This pink-flowered species looks a lot like blue mistflower ( Conoclinium coelestinum), especially I already grow the more common Brickellia eupatorioides which isĬream-colored. Song Native Plant Nursery introduced me to one of her favorite perennials: Brickellia cordifolia or Flyr'sīrickellbush, blooming here in September. The last of them were released in August (it was a strangely prolific year in Georgia for monarch egg-laying activity well into the summer), and I finally convinced him to hold one. He was eager to pose and the blooms on this scarlet hibiscus wereįabulous this year, many of them low enough for him to reach like these in July.Īlthough I never had any monarch eggs laid in my yard this year, a nearby friend was kind enough to share hers with us so that we could feed themĪnd watch the life cycle. Hands’ photos that I talked about in May continued through the growing Click on the picture to enlarge it and see the tiny flowers. Species is fairly widespread in Georgia and is considered mostly an annual andĪ bit of weed in some areas. A new plant found was the large-bracted plantain ( Plantago aristata). In June, I ventured out for a site evaluation for a plant rescue location. Rocky streams (and we have one on the property). Taken with my phone was the best I could do given the light and the short durationĪnother good indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Insect on the side of the house in May just as dusk was falling. ![]() If I had been more active (and therefore not home), I would have ![]() Looking carefully can find fleeting discoveries: a trio of tiny morel mushrooms Keep an eye out for yourself come spring. It’s hard to get the camera to capture the sweep of them. This year I found a big population in a lawn within walking distance of ![]()
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