By joenesgarden, 3 months and 2 days ago

Newsy Note: Japanese Barberry

Look into the woods of Connecticut during early spring and you'll likely notice stands of low-growing shrubs leafing out in an almost eerie lime-green. It's likely Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii DC) at its worst - invading our woodlands.

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By joenesgarden, 9 months and 2 days ago

Autumn Joys, part deux

beech-half changed 10-2009 sedum 10-2009 Now is the time to get out and enjoy the last of the fall colors in southern Connecticut.  While outside wandering … whether aimlessly or not … look high to grab a mental snapshot of New England's breathtaking fall colors.  But also look down to take note of color changes lower to the ground.  Often,  perennial plantings put on their own show each fall.  Low-growing sedum, once bright green, now displays it's autumn hues.

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