Author: Michael

The pools are lush and full. We live in a rain forest this month. My grandson took the previous pictures during a recent visit and this one too.

We went on a walk today and found many wood frogs and spotted newts.

Succulent in bloom on our new trail. Can anyone tell me what it is? I’ll tell you where it is in exchange.

Here are a few more images of the main meadow cleared of autumn olive, multiflora rose, and most of the forest invasion. we left scattered shrubs, future “shade” trees, and evergreen cover for the birds.

Two neighbor/friends and I worked hard this last couple of weeks on invasive plant control. One of them sprayed, and sprayed, and sprayed and the fields are now full of skeletons. Another brought his log skidder and pushed skeletons, giant autumn olives, unwanted trees, and sprouting trees off the meadows. The view from the throne rock is now about 45 degrees wider. More pictures to follow.

I was away and feared I missed the season but plenty of bushes are still in bloom. One of the best seasons ever.

The acres of Mountain Laurel in the woods are nearing peak bloom, and it’s looking like a very good year. I enjoy a daily look at the progression. Best days probably Thursday through the weekend.

One laurel in full bloom.

Another nearby just getting ready. It should be a great display by next weekend.