I built my first Vernal Pool in the upland of the woods. It suppose to collect snowmelt and rain runoff and will slowly dry up during the year. Because they end up drying up, they do not contain fish, so are attractive to things like frogs and toads. This is a good test to see […]
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Ginseng Fruit
The roots of ginseng are said to be valuable in monetary terms, but the plant itself is attractive and valuable in the woodland landscape. Ginseng is especially beautiful in late summer when the fruit turns red. I try to collect the fruit and plant it in other places in the woods, but sometimes the wildlife […]