Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013

American Elm?

The leaves certainly looked like American Elm to me. Is it possible there are still some large specimens here and there untouched by the blight? The "here" is New Suffolk, on the south shore of the North Fork of Long Island.

Cosmos

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Friday, September 6, 2013

Manny the praying mantis





Never thought I'd have an insect for a pet. Manny has been hanging around the garden for at least a week. Beautiful green color underneath. Fifth picture is from today, the others from last Saturday. When the camera approaches he turns his head as if to say hello.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Sibling rivalry among beans?

A healthy seedling suddenly collapsed. The other 12 seeds did not sprout. Is there a substance emitted by the first sprouters that prevents the others from emerging? Only 4 left now.