TheMondayGarden.com, Eco-gardening at its best
June 18, 2006, Issue 209
This week, to celebrate the official beginning of summer, is a virtual walk along the Mill River, featuring native and naturalized flora, many of which would also be good for your garden. The walk is divided into three parts by month; then the plants are grouped by environment, starting with the flora of the upland woods, then favorites from the part-shade and sun of the river-side and swamp, and finally the jewels of the open meadow.
JUNE: UPLAND WOODS
PICTURE: Look up to see the wonderful, water lily-like flowers of the majestic tulip tree, found in our upland woods, and in many a back yard. Strawberry Hill, Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: A maple-leaf viburnum, with friend, just about to burst into bloom in the full shade of the upland woods, the Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: A cat briar vine in flower at the Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford CT June 2005
PICTURE: mulberry (edge-of-forest) Downtown Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: Black raspberry (edge-of-forest), Downtown Stamford, CT June 2004
JUNE: RIVERSIDE AND SWAMP
PICTURE: Arrowwood viburnum, the Bartlett Arboretum Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: Silky dogwood (cornus), the Mill River riverwalk at Scalzi Park, Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: elderberry, the Mill River riverwalk at Scalzi Park, Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: Winterberry, the deciduous holly, the Bartlett Arboretum Stamford, CT June 2006
PICTURE: Yellow Iris (naturalized - possibly invasive), the Mill River riverwalk at Scalzi Park, Stamford, CT June 2005
PICTURE: Common milkweed flower buds, the Mill River riverwalk at Scalzi Park, Stamford, CT June 2005
JUNE: OPEN MEADOW
PICTURE: Blue-eyed grass ( iris-relative) Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford CT June 2005
PICTURE: Cinquefoil, (strawberry relative) Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford CT June 2006
PICTURE: yarrow, Downtown Stamford, CT June 2006
Photo credits: Sue Sweeney © Sue Sweeney 2006
Comments (1)
If that yellow iris is invasive, it can come and take over in my little garden anytime!
You have the most extraordinary eye, and I feel so connected with you by your photos.
Much love to you. Have a great summer. Back in August from Italy! See you then!
Posted by Marc | June 21, 2006 8:49 PM
Posted on June 21, 2006 20:49