Found this mini garden on a fence post while mowing the yard.

#FlowerReport from my family's tree farm. These flowers are growing in the stand that was precommerically thinned about two years ago. The understory is responding nicely to the increased sunlight.

Seeing common holly finally on the Washington State Noxious Weed List is very gratifying, especially since it took three years to accomplish this. For my graduate research, I studied holly's distribution in forestland in eastern Grays Harbor County. (1/2)

Here are some caused by nematodes

As a way to cope through the next four years, I decided to build my vinyl collection. I already have Beatles albums that I inherited from my aunt.

Tree Planters' Notes 2024 fall issue is now available! Articles include using DayGlo to improve seed visibility, a review of paper-wrapped plugs, and black walnut in Vermont. www.fs.usda.gov/sites/defaul...

Submission deadline for fall 2025 issue is July 1. Reach out if interested in submitting.

The 2025 "A Tour of Washington Forestry" calendars are being mailed out! Thank you to the tree farmers and Society of American Forester members for sharing their photographs that feature examples of sustainable forestry. Calendars are available at www.watreefarm.org.

Spent the morning picking a Hilltop Baldwin apple tree out in Oakville. Haven't made hard cider from this apple variety yet and am looking forward to testing a batch.

One question I would love an answer to is who throws coins out while they are driving. Usually I find pennies and nickels while running but today I found a half dollar. Did a double take to see it since it blended in with the gravel on the shoulder.