Late July 2003

Having been away for a week, I noticed the change right away, the Buddleia, Loosestrife and Teasel in full bloom.

I've been able to observe changes over several years, particularly in the small spillway field I visit frequently - just west of the Demott Lane bridge. As this field evolves (I think it's not more than 6 years since the spillway was re-created here), various plants struggle to find their place, competing with one another - and the ratios change from year to year. Visiting this field is a must for any who can, just to witness its vitality and the wealth and variety of organisms - nurtured by the occasional overflow of the Raritan river.