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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FORE Just planted this little shrub last fall. It’s a goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) and bearing large amounts of fruit already. I’m a fan of autumn olive–a cousin of goumi–but others consider autumn olive and other Elaeagnus plants (i.e. Russian olive) to be invasive. Goumi apparentlyContinue Reading

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FORE Found some relict American chestnut trees last week while hiking on the Shawangunk Ridge. Due to a legacy of human-caused burning on the ridge, American chestnuts aren’t uncommon there. Like oak, American chestnut has vigorous roots that resprout readily after being top-killed from cutting,Continue Reading