Monthly Archives: October 2011

Katsura or Kudzu

Posted on October 27, 2011 by dskidmore1952

The Katsura tree, native to Japan and China, has been cropping up at nurseries the past few years, and I took a liking to it two years ago, and brought home a five foot high clump for a spot along … Continue reading →

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The architecture of death

Posted on October 20, 2011 by dskidmore1952

Autumn is upon us and things are falling apart, falling out and falling down, as cells shut down in falling temperatures and thinning sunlight. The ashes, maples, cottonwoods and redbud are now stark skeletons in our backyard and the birches … Continue reading →

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Last light on the green fuse

Posted on October 20, 2011 by dskidmore1952

A late afternoon sun on an autumn sedum is a reminder that these forms and colors are fleeting. This is one of the last bloomers in the garden, and on a sunny afternoon is a magnet for various bees and … Continue reading →

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Autumn Affirmation

Posted on October 17, 2011 by dskidmore1952

Intrepid? Resourceful? Resilient? Or just a genetic predisposition?  This sweet pea continues to grow and bloom into the third week of October. The same plant that was hitting its stride in mid-August (see second photo).  All around it are the … Continue reading →

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