The WILD Trail is full bloom.
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| The trail leading into the WILD Meadow |
While all the flowers are beautiful, some are invasive, especially Canada thistle and wild parsnip, which are both visible in this picture. The parsnip is the yellow flower and the thistle is the one with downy tops.
Other flowers blooming right now include;
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| Common St. John's Wort |
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| purple clover |
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| chicory |
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| Virginia rose |
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| Joe Pye Weed |
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| Blazing Star Liatris |
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| Swamp milkweed |
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| yarrow |
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| Queen Anne's Lace |
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| Deptford pink |
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| Ox-eye daisy |
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| purple milkweed |
In addition to flowers, some creatures are enjoying the WILD Meadow including
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| White tail deer |
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| American bluebird |
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an unknown snail
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Late June, early July is also the time for invasive control. We are spraying Autumn Olive right now and expect to have to do it again next year.
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| The method |
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The result
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