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| Late August Fen [Insets, L to R: Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis), Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum), Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), Sweet Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa)] |
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| July Fen [Insets, L to R: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), Sawtooth Sunflower (Helianthus grosseserratus), Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum), Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)] |
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| May Fen [Insets, L to R: Wood Betony (Pedicularis canadensis), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea)] |
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| January Fen |
It's interesting to see how the area evolves during the course of the year - and it's a revelation to see how great it looks in August when my own garden is in the dumps.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is fascinating, because I forget some of the details if I don't have the images in front of me. The fen/prairie plants really lift the height of the scene. It will be interesting to compare the fall view, too.
DeleteI spy some of my favorites, Goldenrod and Black Eyed Susan.
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Oh, I know; I love those, too. And they love the fen and the prairies around here. :)
DeleteTotally love how you have formatted this post. Hey! Spotted Joe Pye Weed showed up this year right here on my land! I was so thrilled. Just the one, so far.
ReplyDeleteYay for you! Thanks for your kind comment. I find it fascinating and fun to compare the same location over the course of the year to document the seasonal changes. :)
DeleteWow, still plenty of color. Thanks for sharing (I'm a Joe Pye weed fan).
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, lots of color...probably more now than earlier in the summer. Soon the leaves on the trees will add more. :)
Deletethe detailed overlay brings the Fen up close for your readers - a lovely idea. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura. So many fun plants, so I'm only highlighting a few each time.
DeleteThat's a wonderful series of photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you! We visit the fen one or two times per week (it's adjacent to a lightly used dog hiking path). I think of it as a wonderfully magical, underappreciated place.
DeleteI love how you set this up Beth ! I also appreciate the naming of plants to confirm if I can actually remember them too ! LOL
ReplyDeleteThe contrast with the winter photo is perfect ... it actually made me smile because I am tired of summer and so behind in garden chores! LOL
Thanks. :) It's been fun to compare the same location over the seasons, for a couple of years now. I feel the winters are too long here, but they do help us appreciate the color of the other seasons.
DeleteEndlessly fascinating to scroll up and down thru those photos!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's interesting because we live through the dramatic seasonal changes every year, but when we're in the middle of a season it's hard to fully "feel" the moods of others. Having photos of the same spot in different seasons helps keep it in perspective.
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