Mid-September 2003

Drier weather, bluer skies and a chance to walk into more park areas as the poison ivy, grass and nettle has died back.

Abundant rainfall has kept the area lush and the river muddy.

I've observed variations in the park's appearance from year to year and see, for example,  that this year was not favorable to Primrose, but was to the Teasel and while last year showed little Perilla Mint, this year seems to be producing a bounteous crop. The effect of this natural variation, may cause worry to those, who fear the loss  of this plant or that - concern that something's over-running or  choking out some favorite flora-pal.