Phenological Events

Phenology is the study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how these are influenced by seasonal and interannual variations in climate, as well as habitat factors (such as elevation)."  Wikipedia

Here at Equinox Farm, it's more of an observation than a study and pretty much only involves one plant and one season.  

This is one of my favorite goldenrods, Solidago rugosa or "Fireworks".

It can be used for dyeing, but is also good food for bees and butterflies and general enjoyment without harvest.

It spends much of the summer training for fall by bulking up with green foliage.  By the middle of August it's setting out buds and the first week of September?

Get ready for some gold fireworks!**

Our flag from last year was too tattered to fly...so I'm making a bold prediction.

Go Packers!

** Yes, it does look like it might be a couple days away from full fireworks, but how the heck is a plant supposed to know we'd get the season opening Thursday night game?  It's ready ;-).