I don’t know what it is, but it is growing quite conspicuously on a cedar tree along the driveway. The surface is plush and moist. I’d like to improve my mushroom identification skills.
Cedar fungus
Author: Catherine
The shrubbery
The shrubbery is planted. I’m addition to the witch hazel from Fedco Trees, we planted three more seedlings today. After being undecided for a long time about the elderberry, I finally opted to put it in the lawn with the others.
West side walk
Going down to Perley’s on a walk. I can see the mountains of Acadia far in the distance. Not sure which mountain this is. I’d like to get to know my area well enough that I can name all the mountains from any angle I’m looking. I’ve often thought there should be an app for that, and maybe there is.
Millard’s hay
We got 24 bales of mulch hay from Millard. Most beautiful setting for a hayfield.
Stacked it up on pallets in the yard for garden blanketing as fall progresses.
Fall color
It really is so beautiful. It’s hard to resist photographing even though every year and for every viewer, it’s always beautiful. Kind of a cliché.
These are from my walking route. Maples and a cinnamon fern.
Camp – some colors
I don’t know what these mushrooms are, but the colors are stunning. And a red maple leaf thrown into the mix.
Camp cleanup
Work has slowed down to a crawl at camp. Other chores are taking precedence. But the bathroom tiling is complete. Floor including two saddles, and shower stall.
And we received a nice rug as a gift from Jerry, which is currently spread out in the loft.
We spent some time today just cleaning up. Mostly moving things out of the bedroom, which is designated as a place to store incoming furniture. The main area is being kept clear so the kitchen work can proceed without worrying about sawdust marring the furnishings.
I feel hopeful that next year, we’ll be able to spend more time at camp in a functional dwelling.
Witch hazel
I staked out a claim to part of the lawn today for a shrubbery. Actually, this witch hazel went into the hole where the smoke bush didn’t make it. Hopefully, this beautiful little plant will have better luck. It’s one of our purchases from Wild Seed Plants. Three more to plant here, and one at camp.
Visitor
It’s always wonderful to see a large bird in the yard. This owl visited this morning. We observed it for awhile, and it seemed to be observing us as well. I wish it would catch some more voles that seem to be flourishing in the yard and garden. Hello owl!
Jerusalem artichoke
I don’t know why this is growing here in the herb bed. It seemed to make an appearance on its own. I didn’t intentionally plant it. I have a practice of just letting unidentified plants grow until I get around to identifying them. My plant app said “Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus).” And it is quite attractive with tall strong stems and long-lasting yellow flowers late in the season. The bumblebees seem to really enjoy it.
So I think I’ll move the tubers to a location where they can spread. Maybe near the driveway. It would be nice to be greeted by a thicket of these yellow flowers when coming up to the house.
