True Colors of Leaves Being Revealed in NE Ohio
Up here in sugar maple land, everyone wants to know when the leaf colors will change and if it will be a good year for colors. Like always, I give them the solid scientific response to their questions of “When they are ready”… and “Yep, it could be a good year!” So, I thought I’d review the science as to why leaves change colors and then maybe you can forecast your own “fall color spectrum” chances.
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Bois D'Arc
They're BAACK... The Hairy Bittercress Horde!
As I was outside soaking up the glorious October warmth and sunshine, I suddenly noticed little flecks of green scattered out in the landscape beds. Intrigued and forever curious, I wandered over, saw what was growing and I got a twitch in my eye. I remembered receiving an email from a reader telling me that I should remind everyone about seasonal timing and control of this despicable landscape curse. I wrote this Spring (April 23, 2021) in an attempt to stem the tide of the prolific green horde of wicked plants taking over the garden world...but of course, they have...
Tips on Oak Tips
Fungi of the Field and Woods: Do You Really Know Who They Are? - Friday, October 15, 2021
Time for Peony Clean-Up
Late-Season Ornamental Cherry Defoliation
Orb Weavers in the Morning Dew
Tis the Season... For Fresh Picked Apples!
I love this time of year in Northeast Ohio because it is apple picking time! Just a little over a week ago, the customer favorite ‘Honeycrisp’ apples were being picked and sorted. Due to the May 25th & 27th freeze/frost events creating light to non-existent crops, the ‘Gala’, ‘Jonamac’, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Macintosh’ apples were quickly picked in the previous three weeks. I’m looking forward to tasting the purplish-burgundy colored ‘Macoun’ apples with their brilliant white flesh and unique flavor.
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